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Libya has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for 2026–2030 and adopted a National Charter for Artificial Intelligence Ethics as part of National Technology Day celebrations in Tripoli. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said artificial intelligence has become an important tool for improving public services, increasing Government efficiency and boosting the country’s economic competitiveness. He […]
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya has announced its strongest monthly financial performance in a decade, recording approximately US$4 billion in revenues for May 2026 from crude oil sales and royalties. The announcement was made on Sunday, May 31, in the capital, Tripoli, where NOC Chairman Masoud Suleiman attributed the milestone to improved operational […]
Central Bank of Libya has issued an apology following a major disruption to the country’s electronic payment infrastructure, after an unprecedented surge in transaction volumes triggered system instability across commercial banks. According to the Bank, around two million point-of-sale (POS) transactions were recorded in a single day across approximately 67,000 terminals nationwide, placing excessive strain […]
Libya’s Oil and Gas Minister Khalifa Abdul Sadiq has held discussions with Turkey’s Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the oil, gas and wider energy sectors over the week-end. The meeting took place in Istanbul on the sidelines of the 2026 Natural Resources Summit, where both sides explored opportunities […]
Mohammed Al-Menfi has met with leaders and representatives of several Libyan political parties in Tripoli as part of renewed efforts to strengthen national consensus and advance the country’s stalled political transition. The meeting, held on Wednesday, May 20, focused on ways to safeguard the political process and accelerate preparations for consensual national elections aimed at […]
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) says 741 migrants were returned to Libya between May 10 and 16 after being intercepted at sea, while attempting to cross to Europe. According to the IOM, the migrants were disembarked in several Libyan coastal cities, but details about their nationalities and ages were not disclosed. The Agency noted […]
Libya and Germany held a meeting in Tripoli on Sunday to discuss means of strengthening investment cooperation and expanding economic relations between the two countries. The meeting, held on the eve of the fifth edition of the Libyan-German Forum scheduled for May 19–20 in Tripoli, gathered Minister of Economy and Trade Suhail Abu Shiha and […]
Libya has reaffirmed commitment to providing a safe and stable investment environment for Chinese companies to resume stalled projects and undertake new investments, particularly in the energy, housing and infrastructure sectors. The pledge was made by PM Abdul Hamid Dbeibah during a dialogue session organized on Wednesday by the High Committee for Supervising Libyan-Chinese Cooperation. […]
Abdulhamid Dbeibah has called for improved performance in Libya’s health sector and faster completion of treatment projects, while insisting on transparency and strict oversight in the awarding of contracts and tenders. Speaking during an expanded meeting on Monday, May 11, with senior Government officials and health sector Agencies, Dbeibah stressed the need to complete the […]
Zawiya Oil Refining Company has announced on May 10 the resumption of normal operations at all its facilities following the restoration of calm in and around the refinery area since Friday evening, in coordination with the National Oil Corporation. Chairman of the company’s management Committee, Emad Ben Koura, said the refinery had immediately restarted its […]