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🇱🇾Libya Herald·22 hours ago
Benghazi reconstruction committee meets with Turkish, Italian, British, and Polish companies for redevelopment projects
The Committee for the Reconstruction of Benghazi Centre and al-Sabri RBCS, part of the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, held multiple meetings in July with international companies regarding the Benghazi redevelopment project. The RBCS met with Turkish company NKY to discuss progress and technical proposals for the Benghazi Waterfront Development Project, focusing on design updates and architectural solutions. Another Turkish company, IRIS, visited project sites to understand the area's character and assess existing buildings for restoration, including historic structures. RBCS Chairman Mohamed Al-Hassadi met with Filippo Colombo, Consul General of Italy in Benghazi, and representatives of Italian company FIMA to discuss the restoration of historic buildings with Italian architectural character, aiming to preserve their identity and rehabilitate them to international standards. The committee also met with British company P+P to discuss the area's master plan, investment opportunities, and potential development sites, focusing on creating an attractive investment environment. Additionally, the RBCS held meetings with Polish company APA and Turkish company On Tasarim to review progress, discuss design updates, and technical modifications for the Benghazi Waterfront Corniche Project, ensuring integrated design solutions and adherence to high technical standards.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·1 day ago
Libyan Business Council to host presentation on Pure Core project for local activated carbon production
The Libyan Business Council LBC will host a presentation on the Pure Core project, which aims to produce activated carbon locally from agricultural resources and waste. The LBC states this initiative aligns with its commitment to sustainable projects that offer positive environmental impact, economic diversification, and local resource utilization. The presentation, scheduled for Thursday, July 16, at the LBC's Tripoli headquarters, is open to members including business owners and companies in the date and palm sectors, various industries, health, water treatment, solar energy, and oil and gas. It will cover the project's concept, technologies, and investment opportunities. The Pure Core project was selected by the Hult Prize platform as one of 80 projects from approximately 18,000 global entrepreneurial submissions. Activated carbon has diverse industrial applications, including water treatment, juice production, and the manufacturing of filters and disinfection products, alongside other industrial, health, and environmental uses.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·1 day ago
Khoms port receives new Liebherr LHM550 vertical gantry crane
Khoms Port announced the successful unloading and installation of a new LIEBHERR-LHM550 vertical gantry crane. The 150-ton capacity crane arrived by ship and was met with an official reception. This development is seen as a significant step in the port's growth, enhancing its operational capabilities and representing an investment in its future. The Libyan Ports Company's commitment to modernizing infrastructure, improving handling efficiency, and expediting the movement of ships and goods is reflected in this acquisition. The port anticipates that the crane will contribute to a new era of achievements and strengthen its position as a key port in Libya.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·1 day ago
Southern Liberation Operations Room attacks checkpoint in Libya's deep south
The self-proclaimed Southern Liberation Operations Room SLOR reportedly attacked the Arandega checkpoint, south of the Tajerhi oasis in southern Libya. This checkpoint is said to be under the control of Hafter's forces. The SLOR claimed on its Facebook page to have taken some of Hafter's LNA/affiliated soldiers as prisoners and stated it was heading north towards the Wigh airbase. However, a source in southern Libya refuted this, indicating the SLOR conducted a 'hit and run' operation and then moved south again. The source described the SLOR's actions as "gorilla-warfare to undermine LNA positions in the desert terrains and the border areas," noting that the group has modest military capabilities but poses a significant security risk to the LNA from its operating bases in northern Niger. The SLOR's presence also challenges the LNA's claim of "effective control" over Fezzan and its border areas. This incident follows a January 31 attack on the Al Toum border security checkpoint and other southern border posts by militias identifying themselves as the "Sons and Revolutionaries of the Libyan South," who accused Hafter's General Command of exploiting southern resources and fueling regional instability.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·2 days ago
Sebha Chamber of Commerce signs cooperation agreement with Agadez counterpart in Niger
The Sebha Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday, July 6, that it signed a cooperation agreement with the Regional Consular Department of the Agadez Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Niger. This agreement aims to foster economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, reflecting a strategic vision to integrate with African markets. The Chamber stated that this initiative transforms the region's geography into an economic opportunity, positioning the southern Fezzan region as a hub for future investments. It establishes an economic corridor linking Libya to its African depth, strengthening southern Libya's role as a logistical and commercial center capable of attracting investments and revitalizing trans-Saharan trade. The cooperation is expected to strengthen the Fezzan-Agadez trade corridor, facilitating goods movement, reducing transportation costs, and improving supply chain efficiency. It also aims to expand joint investment opportunities across sectors like agriculture, industry, logistics, energy, tourism, and trade, and to build a shared economic information system for investors. This agreement coincides with preparations for the Fezzan Economic Forum, scheduled for November 24-26 in Sebha, which seeks to translate agreements into tangible investment projects and unite investors, the private sector, financial institutions, and decision-makers.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·3 days ago
Libyan economic delegation visits Japan to enhance cooperation in energy, trade, and infrastructure
A high-level Libyan economic delegation, led by Minister of Oil and Gas Khalifa Abdel-Sadig and including Minister of Economy and Trade Suhail Abu Shiha, visited Japan from July 7 to 10. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and expand economic and investment cooperation between Libya and Japan. The delegation met with senior Japanese government officials, including the Minister of Economic and Financial Policy and Administrative Reform, and representatives from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, the Japan Export and Investment Insurance Corporation, and the Japan External Trade Organization JETRO. Discussions focused on enhancing economic and investment cooperation and exploring partnership opportunities in energy, trade, infrastructure, and development. The delegation also participated in the second Libyan-Japanese Economic Forum, which served to promote economic dialogue and showcase investment opportunities in Libya. Additionally, meetings were held with Japanese companies and economic institutions to review Libya's investment climate and discuss strategic partnerships.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·3 days ago
Sebha Flour, Pasta, and Feed Complex nears operational readiness, boosting southern region's food security
The National Development Agency NDA, controlled by the Hafter family, announced on July 5 that the Sebha Flour, Pasta, and Feed Complex maintenance, development, and operation project is making significant progress. Rehabilitation and development work on storage silos, flour and feed mills, electrical and mechanical systems, production lines, and infrastructure are largely complete. The project also included installing an integrated camera system, rehabilitating generators and well pumps, and developing external facilities to restore the complex to full operational readiness. The NDA stated this project is crucial for food security and development in the southern region, providing modern production infrastructure for citizens and aligning with the NDA’s Libya Vision 2030 goals.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·3 days ago
Libya's Border Guard Agency discusses cooperation on illegal immigration and border security in Brussels
Major General Mohammed Al-Marhani, Head of Libya’s Tripoli-based Border Guard Agency, attended a high-level meeting in Brussels on July 2 with representatives from the European Union, the United Nations Mission, and international organizations focused on migration. The meeting served as a platform to discuss strategies for addressing illegal immigration, enhancing international cooperation against migrant smuggling and human trafficking, and supporting Libya's border security efforts. Voluntary return programs for migrants were also discussed. Al-Marhani detailed the agency's work in securing land borders, highlighting achievements in strengthening border security and reducing smuggling and transnational organized crime, attributing these successes to the Interior Minister's support. He affirmed the Border Guard's commitment to its duties through a comprehensive security strategy involving border control, coordination with other agencies, and international partnerships to combat illegal immigration and organized crime. The Libyan delegation emphasized Libya's role as the first line of defense against illegal immigration to Europe, stressing that strengthening security institutions like the Border Guard and the Anti-Illegal Immigration Agency is crucial for border protection, combating transnational organized crime, and fostering international partnerships for regional and international security and stability.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·3 days ago
Misrata Free Zone signs MoUs with Italian industry and commerce bodies in Rome
The Misrata Free Zone MFZ signed two Memoranda of Understanding MoUs in Rome with the Italian Confederation of Industries for Africa and the Mediterranean CIME and the Libyan-Italian Joint Chamber of Commerce. These agreements aim to expand MFZ's international partnership network and strengthen economic and investment cooperation between Libya and Italy. The MoUs establish an institutional framework for collaboration in investment, trade, logistics, ports, and industry, seeking to attract Italian investments to MFZ, encourage joint projects, and facilitate the exchange of economic and investment expertise. The agreements also include organizing economic forums, business meetings, trade and investment delegations, and workshops to foster strategic partnerships between Libyan and Italian business communities. This initiative leverages the Free Zone's strategic location as a gateway to African markets, following a marketing tour organized by MFZ in Rome on July 9.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·3 days ago
Misrata Free Zone Port customs revenues increase by 49% in first half of 2026
The Customs Authority in Misrata Free Zone MFZ announced a 49.35% increase in revenues for MFZ's Port during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. Revenues rose from LD 161 million in the first half of 2025 to LD 240.6 million in the first half of 2026. The Customs Authority attributed this growth to the effectiveness of adopted policies, sound governance in regulating document cycles, and the development of financial systems, which have maximized collection efficiency and improved overall customs performance at the Customs Centre.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·3 days ago
Misrata Free Zone attracts over 100 Italian companies at Rome promotion event
The Misrata Free Zone MFZ delegation held bilateral business-to-business meetings with representatives from over 100 Italian companies in Rome as part of an investment promotion tour. The event aimed to showcase investment and trade opportunities and enhance cooperation between the two sides. Alaa El-Din Baba, MFZ’s Director of Marketing and International Relations, stated that the significant turnout reflects growing Italian private sector interest in the Libyan market and MFZ's advantages as a regional hub. The meetings, themed “Misrata Free Zone: Africa’s Gateway for Italian Companies,” highlighted MFZ's strategic Mediterranean location, advanced infrastructure, and investment incentives. Discussions covered opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, re-export, energy, and maritime industries, focusing on launching joint investment projects to strengthen economic cooperation between Libya and Italy. Baba noted genuine interest from Italian companies in MFZ's investment opportunities, aiming to build sustainable partnerships and leverage the Free Zone’s role as a gateway connecting Europe to Libyan and African markets. The promotional tour seeks to expand international partners and attract high-quality investments, with MFZ offering a competitive business environment and incentives for investors.
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Must Read🇱🇾Libya Herald·3 days ago
Libya's Man-made River Project eastern section achieves record water production
Libya's Man-made River MMR Project has reported a record daily production of 1 million cubic meters of water from its Sarir–Sirte–Tazerbo–Benghazi system. This milestone marks the highest output achieved by the project since 2011. Despite facing operational challenges such as limited resources, high temperatures, and frequent power outages, the project has significantly increased water inflow to key reservoirs. The Omar Al-Mukhtar terminal reservoir now receives 80,000 cubic meters per day, up from 40,000, while the Al-Qardabiya terminal reservoir's inflow has quadrupled to 40,000 cubic meters per day from 10,000.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·4 days ago
Libya and EU discuss clean energy and oil and gas sector cooperation
Libya's Ministry of Oil and Gas met with the EU to discuss enhancing technical cooperation in the oil and gas sector and reviewed the "ANQA" Clean Energy and Industry Project 2027–2030. This initiative aims to support Libya's transition to a cleaner and more sustainable oil industry. The Ministry's team also affirmed its commitment to ensuring national institutions' participation in the Methane Emission Reduction and Gas Flaring Mitigation Committee. This effort is seen as crucial for sustainability, the transition to clean energy, and strengthening Libya's international environmental standing. The meeting concluded with all parties emphasizing the importance of continued coordination to achieve national development and shared goals. Attendees included representatives from the Ministry's Planning and technical departments, Renewable Energy and International Cooperation offices, and EU delegation experts such as Mr. Jan Matej, Dr. Haitham Hassan, and Mr. Ali Al-Jahawi.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·4 days ago
Japan and Libya seek to strengthen economic ties amid improved security
Japan's Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ONISHI Yohei expressed optimism for developing economic relations between Japan and Libya, citing positive changes in Libya's security situation and the country's economic potential. His remarks were made at the Second Japan-Libya Economic Forum in Tokyo, co-hosted by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, METI, and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation. A Libyan ministerial government delegation, led by Mustafa AL-Manea, Head of the Executive Team for the Prime Minister’s Initiatives and Strategic Projects and Special Envoy of Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, is visiting Japan from July 7 to 19. The delegation includes key officials such as the Minister of Oil and Gas, the Minister of Economy and Trade, and the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation. During their visit, the delegation is participating in the forum and holding discussions with Japanese companies, with the Japanese Embassy anticipating strengthened bilateral relations, especially in the energy sector.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·5 days ago
Libya and China to launch new logistics and cultural initiatives
China's Ambassador to Libya, Ma Shui Liang, affirmed his country's commitment to supporting several projects and services between the two nations during a meeting in Tripoli on July 6 with Khaled Rashid, Secretary of the Supreme Committee for Supervising Libyan-Chinese Cooperation. Discussions focused on developing relations across various sectors. The Ambassador announced the imminent launch of a direct air cargo route and plans to increase maritime shipping frequency to once a week to boost trade. He also stated the Embassy's intention to begin accepting visa applications in Tripoli soon. Both sides also discussed enhancing cultural exchange through the establishment of a Chinese language institute at a Libyan university.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·5 days ago
Sirte Free Zone port quay construction reaches 90% completion
Mahmoud Al-Furjani, Chairman and General Manager of the Sirte Free Zone, announced that the construction of the port quay has reached a 90% completion rate, entering its final stages before operations begin. This development is expected to enhance trade and investment, supporting the national economy by activating the strategic role of the free zone and its seaport. Additionally, construction continues on the dry bulk grain quay and the oil and gas quay, which spans 360 meters, also reaching 90% completion. This progress indicates the project's imminent service entry and will strengthen its handling and logistics capabilities.
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Must Read🇱🇾Libya Herald·5 days ago
Libya's House of Representatives Speaker confirms Hussein Al-Ayeb as Intelligence Chief
Libya's House of Representatives Speaker, Ageela Saleh, confirmed that Lieutenant General Hussein Al-Ayeb will continue as head of the Libyan Intelligence Service with full legal authority. Saleh stated this decision ensures operational functioning and institutional stability, emphasizing the protection of the Service's headquarters and documents. He also mandated that Intelligence Service personnel adhere to constitutional legitimacy and report to the parliamentary leadership on operational developments and national security. This confirmation follows a June 29 decision by the Presidency Council, led by Mohamed Al-Menfi, to relieve Al-Ayeb and appoint Abdelmajid Al-Maligta as head, with Abdulshafi Al-Juwaifi as Deputy Head. However, Musa Al-Koni, a Member of the Presidency Council, denied approving this change. Ageela Saleh also criticized the timing of the Presidency Council's appointments, made without consulting other bodies, as an attempt to create political turbulence.
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Must Read🇱🇾Libya Herald·5 days ago
Tripoli International Airport prepares for potential reopening
The Security Directorate at Tripoli International Airport TIA announced that its Director signed meeting minutes with the Head of the Tripoli International Airport Outfitting Committee on July 5. These minutes outline procedures and mechanisms for the airport's operation. The signing follows several meetings in June and early July with security agencies, airport administration, and the Passports Authority, focusing on operational arrangements and service quality. The Director of Security emphasized that security and stability are crucial for smooth operations and called for coordinated efforts among all authorities to support the operational phase. Despite social media speculation about an imminent opening, the Tripoli government has not provided a timeline and has restricted media access to the construction site.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·6 days ago
Waha Oil Company advances meter bank system for crude export efficiency
Waha Oil Company is implementing a new "Meter Bank" system to upgrade its loading infrastructure and improve the accuracy and reliability of crude oil export measurements. The project, executed by the Engineering Department, includes four metering units distributed across two groups for operational flexibility, a specialized calibration unit, and a "Master Meter" for verifying performance accuracy against international standards. The system is currently undergoing trial operations and final testing, with coordination underway with the National Oil Corporation NOC to finalize technical certifications and conduct system trial tests before final approval. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and accuracy in export operations, aligning with global best practices in the oil and gas industry.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·6 days ago
NOC and LIA sign EPSA with UCC Holding for Area 47 in Ghadames Basin
The National Oil Corporation NOC Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, announced the signing of an Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement EPSA for Area 47 in the Ghadames Basin with UCC Holding, in partnership with the Libyan Investment Authority LIA. This agreement aims to attract investment, boost exploration and development activities, and implement exploration and development programs using best technical practices. The goal is to unlock hydrocarbon potential, increase production rates, and maximize natural resource utilization for Libya's economy. The EPSA is expected to strengthen partnerships with international investors and facilitate development projects with high safety and operational efficiency. Project implementation is contingent on technical studies and development plan approvals. The partnership also seeks to increase crude oil production to approximately 80,000 barrels per day and use associated gas for electricity generation, with the investor fully financing the project. The NOC reaffirms its commitment to developing the oil and gas sector, enhancing the investment climate, and collaborating with partners for sustainable development and national economic support.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·6 days ago
Waha Oil Company implements Powered Dump Flood Technology in North Daffa Station
Waha Oil Company has successfully implemented Powered Dump Flood Technology in well B-225i at the North Daffa Station in Waha Field. This new technology, a first for the company, integrates water injection and production processes within the same well through geological formations, offering an alternative to separate injection wells. The initiative, a collaborative effort by the Operations, Drilling, and Reservoir Engineering & Production departments, aims to develop dump-flood well operations. Initial results, overseen by national engineers and technicians, indicate the trial's success. Waha Oil Company expects this technology to reduce operating costs, enhance performance efficiency, and support reservoir pressures to counteract natural decline, potentially leading to its broader application in similar wells to ensure stable and increased daily production rates.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·7 Jul 2026
Libya launches national housing policy to address shortage
Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba participated in a National Dialogue on "The Role of the Banking Sector in Revitalizing Housing and Urban Development Projects," organized by the Ministry of Housing and Reconstruction. The Prime Minister highlighted that housing in Libya is now an economic and social concern, requiring a shift from piecemeal solutions to a comprehensive, long-term national policy. The government aims to build an integrated housing and real estate finance system through a partnership between the state, banks, and the private sector. This initiative includes a national program to construct 150,000 housing units in its first phase and develop a stable real estate finance environment. Minister of Housing and Construction Essam Al-Tamouni presented the ministry's action plan, including developing the "Libyan Building Code" to unify technical and engineering standards. The dialogue revealed a housing deficit of 315,000 units in Greater Tripoli, 175,000 in Greater Benghazi, 84,000 in the Central Region, 70,000 in the Southern Region, and 56,000 in other regions. Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, emphasized real estate financing as a key driver for economic growth, requiring integrated roles from legislative, executive, and regulatory bodies, banks, and the private sector.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·7 Jul 2026
Libya faces 800,000-unit housing deficit, Prime Minister Aldabaiba outlines new policy
Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba stated that Libya has a housing deficit of approximately 800,000 units, a challenge he believes requires a partnership between the state, banks, and the private sector. Speaking at a National Dialogue on the banking sector's role in housing and urban development, Aldabaiba emphasized that housing is now an economic and social issue. The new housing policy divides roles, with the state providing planning, land, and infrastructure, banks offering financing, and the private sector handling development. He categorized Libyan families into three segments: 15% capable of self-build, 15% able to purchase from the market, and 70% requiring support and long-term mortgage financing. The first phase of the National Housing Programme aims to complete about 150,000 stalled housing units, with the state covering land, concrete structure, and infrastructure costs. Citizens will finance completion through long-term bank loans with a 15% down payment and repayment periods of 25 or 30 years. Aldabaiba noted that 10% of units would be allocated to those unable to pay, with ownership transferred by the state, stressing that support would be for eligible individuals, not free housing for all. The next phase involves allocating planned land to developers to boost supply and stimulate the economy.
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🇱🇾Libya Herald·6 Jul 2026
Executives of Libya's Industrial Investment Development Company detained in 130 million dinar fraud case
The Libyan Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of the Financial Director and two Board Members of the Industrial Investment Development Company, a subsidiary of the Libyan Internal Investment Fund LIIF. They are accused of authorizing the disbursement of 130 million dinars in financing to the North Africa Company for projects that were never implemented, leading to the disappearance of the funds. The Attorney General's Office reported that the Public Prosecution also ordered the detention of all other shareholders involved in the incident.
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