By Houda Mzioudet.
Tripoli, 23 September 2013:
Two Libyan inventors have won gold medals at an international competition in the South of France . . .[restrict]which attracted more100 entrants from all over the world.
Abdelhakim Arrabti and Jalal Annaghassa were the first Libyans ever to enter the Moug’Innov competition since it began in 1948, which is now held at the futuristic Eco Parc at Mougins, near Cannes.
Arrabti’s innovation focused on aviation technology while Annaghassa designed a piece of equipment for geological exploration.
When they both arrived back Tripoli International Airport to a jubilant welcome from supporters, they said they dedicated their success to the Libyan people and particularly to its youth. They also praised the support they had received from the GNC and the Libyan government.
The French ambassador to Libya, Antoine Sivan told the Libya Herald that he welcomed the decision of the Moug’Innov jury to award the gold medal to the Libyan inventors. He encouraged them: “to continue their work, which makes a contribution to the spreading of Libyan research in the world”. [/restrict]
