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PM Aldabaiba inaugurates 6th African Construction & Equipment Exhibition in Misrata
via Libya Herald5 min read
Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba inaugurated the 6th African Construction and Equipment Exhibition in Misrata, hosted at the Misrata International Fairgrounds from May 2 to 5. The event, organized in collaboration between the Misrata Chamber of Commerce and the Sfax Chamber of Commerce, aims to strengthen economic partnerships and expand cooperation in the building and construction sector. The exhibition features over 70 Libyan companies and more than 25 companies from Tunisia, alongside participants from Syria, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Ghana, and China, highlighting growing regional and international interest in Libya鈥檚 construction sector. Prime Minister Aldabaiba affirmed government support for the construction sector, recognizing its role as a key driver of national development and reconstruction. Following the inauguration, he toured the exhibition, reviewing new technologies and solutions. Abubakr Shanab, Director General of the Misrata Chamber of Commerce, stated that the exhibition provides a strategic opportunity for Libyan and international companies to connect, fostering investment and expertise transfer, particularly given Libya's reconstruction needs. The event also includes an economic forum and business-to-business meetings to facilitate partnerships.
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