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Tripoli hosts Italian Design Day 2026 focusing on sustainable urban development and cultural cooperation
via Libya Herald2 min read
Tripoli recently hosted the Italian Design Day 2026, an event organized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Italian Trade Agency ITA, and the OpportunItaly Initiative, in collaboration with the Libyan Architecture Authority. The event gathered Libyan and Italian architects, designers, and academics to discuss "Design, Sustainability, and Urban Identity: Redesigning, Renewing Spaces, Objects, Ideas, and Relationships." This theme aimed to foster dialogue on the future of cities and the role of design in sustainable development. A publication titled "The Path of Italian Architecture in Tripoli: From Eclecticism to Rationalism," supported by the Italian Embassy in Libya, was presented, documenting architectural landmarks from the early 20th century and exploring the evolution of Italian architectural influence in Tripoli. Ghaleb Al-Giblawi, General Manager of ADD Exhibitions and Conferences, stated that the event highlights growing interest in using design and architecture for cultural dialogue and strengthening cooperation between Libya and Italy. He emphasized Tripoli's rich architectural heritage, a blend of civilizations, and the importance of preserving and developing it to support the city's urban identity and create investment opportunities. Italian architecture significantly influenced Libyan cities like Tripoli and Benghazi, with many structures from the colonial period still present. This architectural legacy is now studied fro
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National Oil Corporation NOC Chairman Masoud Suleiman met with Chevron's Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs, Alex Mistry, and Director of Exploration and Development, Sunday Shepperd, at Chevron's headquarters. The meeting aimed to strengthen strategic partnerships with international companies and focused on exploring cooperation avenues and following up on Memoranda of Understanding MoUs between the two parties. These efforts contribute to the NOC's plans for developing Libya's oil and gas sector. Discussions included reviewing existing cooperation areas, assessing MoU progress, and outlining implementation steps to achieve shared objectives, enhance investment, and transfer expertise and modern technologies. Both sides emphasized continued coordination to translate MoUs into practical projects, increasing operational efficiency, enhancing technical capabilities, and exploring new opportunities in exploration, development, and production. The meeting also addressed strengthening the strategic partnership to support the NOC's vision of increasing production, developing technical infrastructure, and fostering an attractive investment environment based on transparency and cooperation with leading international companies.
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