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Libya's National Development Agency announces over 200 new strategic projects
via Libya Herald2 min read
Libya's National Development Agency NDA has announced more than 200 new strategic projects aimed at enhancing development, reconstruction, and construction. These projects, described as part of a national vision, focus on strengthening infrastructure, improving services, and consolidating security and stability. Key initiatives include the Khalifa Medical City project in Sirte, intended to be Libya's largest integrated medical complex, along with the Sirte Central Oncology Hospital and a similar oncology center in Sebha, and the Bin Jawad Hospital for accidents and childbirth. In the financial sector, the NDA plans the new headquarters for the Central Bank of Libya in Sirte. Sports projects include the Sirte International Equestrian Track and the Jabal al-Akhdar International Stadium. Religious and cultural projects feature the Imam Malik Mosque. Infrastructure improvements include expanding Sirte's water treatment plant to 35,000 cubic meters per day and the strategic Sirte Oil Depot project to enhance energy security. The NDA states these projects aim to build modern infrastructure, achieve balanced development, and enhance national stability, positioning Sirte as a model for urban renaissance and a key player in Libya's future.
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