Libya, Egypt consider opening joint free-trade zone
The Director General of the Joint Libyan-Egyptian Economic Chamber, Mohammed Rafi, has said that the Chamber is in the process of considering the launching of a joint free-trade zone between Egypt and Libya in the Al-Jawf region, which is located in southeastern Libya, in cooperation with the Unions of Chambers of Commerce and Industries.
Libya ranks among top ten fastest-growing economies
Libya continues to maintain its presence on the list of the top ten fastest-growing economies in the world for the second consecutive year, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expecting Libyan economy to grow by 7.8% in 2024, decreasing to 6.9% in 2025.
According to the latest semi-annual IMF projections published in April 2024, this is higher than its previous global growth forecast of 2.9% six months ago.
While the IMF is concerned about the global economic growth slowdown over the remaining decade, many emerging countries have strong short-term expectations.
Libyan Football Federation postpones convening of General Assembly after FIFA, clubs' meeting
More than 180 clubs that are members of the General Assembly of the Libyan Football Federation expressed their refusal to adopt the proposals to amend the system presented by the Libyan Football Federation because of the controversial points.
This came during their meeting with the representative of FIFA on Thursday. The General Assembly meeting, which was scheduled for Friday, was canceled and postponed for 45 days. Sports clubs had decided to form legal committees from all regions to discuss and amend the proposals before presenting them at the next meeting.
Relief for family as kidnapped child reunited in Benghazi
The Public Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Saturday the liberation of a child from his captors in Benghazi and the apprehension of those involved in the crime.
According to a statement from the office, they received reports of the abduction of three-year-old Mohammed Ahmed, a Chadian national, to extort his family for a ransom of 20,000 dinars.
National "Reading Challenge" takes off, Souk Al-Jumaa hosts first stage
The Ministry of Education launched the first phase of the "Reading Challenge" competition on Sunday at the Abdullah bin Masoud School under the supervision of the Education Directorate in Souk Al-Jumaa.
Minister of Education Musa Al-Maqreif announced in his address at the opening ceremony that the ministry intends to roll out a national version of the initiative, distributing libraries to 900 educational institutions in the near future.
State of emergency declared in Kufra as displaced population brings disease outbreak
The Director of Kufra Teaching Hospital, Ismail Al-Ayda, has expressed concern about the spread of infectious diseases among displaced individuals arriving from Sudan to Kufra. He noted that the Ministry of Health has declared a state of emergency in response to this situation.
Al-Ayda described the health situation in the city as extremely critical, highlighting that a significant number of displaced individuals are suffering from infectious and potentially life-threatening diseases such as tuberculosis, AIDS, viral hepatitis, malaria, and various skin conditions.
What will happen following Bathily's resignation?
Contrary to his previous briefings, the UN envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily spoke in his last briefing in mid-April, before the UN Security Council, in a different language and a sharp tone, in which he criticized the political class, describing it as selfish at the expense of their country’s interest, expressing his disappointment with them and their stubborn resistance to his initiative.
Coast Guard arrests French man and Filipino woman and hands them over to intelligence
Coast Guard and Security Support Force have found a tourist boat 30 miles north of Zuwara, with a French man and a Filipino woman on board.
Al-Aabid leads efforts to streamline foreign labour permits via "Wafed"
Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation, Ali Al-Aabid, has overseen the final preparations for issuing work permits for foreign labour through the electronic Wafed platform
Italian energy giant Eni reports cyber attack on Mellitah Company
Italian energy corporation Eni has confirmed reports of a cyber attack on Mellitah Oil and Gas Company, in which it maintains a stake.
Minister of Culture participates in Global Forum for Intercultural Dialogue in Azerbaijan
The Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development of the Government of National Unity, Mabrouka Toghi, has participated in the Ministerial Conference of the Sixth Global
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Marine Studies to open a branch in Tripoli
The Ministry of Technical Education in the Government of National Unity and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Studies have agreed to open a branch of
Audit Bureau reviews readiness of its report for 2023
The Libyan Audit Bureau has held its second regular meeting for the current year, to follow up on its annual report for the year 2023, in the presence of directors of dep
Minister of Transport discusses return of Austrian companies to Libya
Minister of Transport, Mohammed Al-Shahoubi, has discussed with Austrian Ambassador Barbara Grosse ways to overcome the difficulties facing Austrian companies in returnin
Tripoli to convene interior ministers for border security talks
The Ministry of Interior announced plans to organize a meeting for interior ministers from countries concerned with illegal migration and border security on July 3rd in T
Libya, Japan discuss embassy reopening in Tripoli
Deputy to the Presidential Council (PC) Abdullah Al-Lafi discussed with Japan's Deputy Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Yoichi Suzuki, enhancing bilateral relations be
Committee proposes urban supply plan to address groundwater flooding in Zliten
The Technical Committee monitoring groundwater flooding in Zliten has recommended a comprehensive urban supply plan for the municipality.
