Libya HeraldLatest coverage from Libya Heraldhttps://libyaherald.com/enCopyright 2026, Libya HeraldSat, 05 Sep 2026 16:28:00 GMThttps://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationAstro RSS15Newshttps://libyaherald.com/apple-touch-icon.pngLibya Heraldhttps://libyaherald.com144144Health Sector Movement Union object to import of foreign medical staff at expense of local cadreshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/health-sector-movement-union-object-to-import-of-foreign-medical-staff-at-expense-of-local-cadres/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/health-sector-movement-union-object-to-import-of-foreign-medical-staff-at-expense-of-local-cadres/The Health Sector Movement Union revealed that the Tripoli government has contracted with a recruitment company to recruit medical and paramedical per...Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:28:00 GMTHealthcare & PharmaLabor DisputesMedical PersonnelHealthcare SectorPublic Health Policyforeign recruitmentzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Brega claims significant easing of petrol queues with increased supplies – public still complaining about long queueshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/brega-claims-significant-easing-of-petrol-queues-with-increased-supplies-public-still-complaining-about-long-queues/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/brega-claims-significant-easing-of-petrol-queues-with-increased-supplies-public-still-complaining-about-long-queues/Brega Petroleum Marketing Company is claiming today that cities and regions across Libya have witnessed ''a noticeable reduction''...Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:50:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateEnergy Infrastructurepetroleum distributionFuel SupplyPublic Servicezaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size – Only USA votes against the resolutionhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/un-votes-to-adopt-new-world-map-to-reflect-africas-true-size-only-usa-votes-against-the-resolution/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/un-votes-to-adopt-new-world-map-to-reflect-africas-true-size-only-usa-votes-against-the-resolution/The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional Mercator world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa.The "Co...Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:21:00 GMTGovernment & PoliticsDiplomacyUnited NationsAfrican Unioncartographygeographic representationzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Rehabilitated Benghazi University reopened during an extravagant opening ceremonyhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/rehabilitated-benghazi-university-reopened-during-an-extravagant-opening-ceremony/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/rehabilitated-benghazi-university-reopened-during-an-extravagant-opening-ceremony/At an extravagant event ceremony yesterday, the opening ceremony of the new-loom University of Benghazi took place, following the completion of the co...Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:57:00 GMTCulture & SocietyBenghaziHigher EducationInfrastructure ReconstructionPublic Workszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)State of emergency declared at Janzour Fuel Depot after drone fibre-optic remnants discoveredhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/state-of-emergency-declared-at-janzour-fuel-depot-after-drone-fibre-optic-remnants-discovered/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/state-of-emergency-declared-at-janzour-fuel-depot-after-drone-fibre-optic-remnants-discovered/A state of emergency was declared at Brega Petroleum Marketing Company’s Janzour Fuel Depot yesterday after drone related fibre-optics were discovered...Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:05:00 GMTEnergy & ClimatesecurityOil InfrastructureFuel SupplyDrone Incidentszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Health Ministry launches ‘‘Pulse 2’’ campaign to localise cardiac treatment and reduce waiting listshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/health-ministry-launches-pulse-2-campaign-to-localise-cardiac-treatment-and-reduce-waiting-lists/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/health-ministry-launches-pulse-2-campaign-to-localise-cardiac-treatment-and-reduce-waiting-lists/The Tripoli Ministry of Health announced yesterday that the National Centre for Cardiac Treatment and Surgery in Tajoura, Tripoli, announced the launc...Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:14:00 GMTHealthcare & PharmaPublic HealthHealthcare InfrastructureCardiac SurgeryMedical Localisationzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Meeting on preparations for Libyan-Korean Economic Cooperation Forum to be held in Libya on 28 September 2026https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/meeting-on-preparations-for-libyan-korean-economic-cooperation-forum-to-be-held-in-libya-on-28-september-2026/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/meeting-on-preparations-for-libyan-korean-economic-cooperation-forum-to-be-held-in-libya-on-28-september-2026/As part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations in the field of international cooperation between Libya and the Republic of Korea, a meeting was...Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:09:00 GMTEconomy & Policyeconomic cooperationforeign investmentBilateral Relationsdiplomatic visa exemptionzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Libyan-Japanese Parliamentary Friendship Association to visit January’s LEES 2027https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/libyan-japanese-parliamentary-friendship-association-to-visit-januarys-lees-2027/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/libyan-japanese-parliamentary-friendship-association-to-visit-januarys-lees-2027/Member of the Japanese House of Representatives and member of the Libyan-Japanese Parliamentary Friendship Association, Yoichi Fukazawa, revealed that...Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:45:00 GMTBusiness & InvestmentInternational CooperationDiplomatic Relationsenergy summitparliamentary exchangezaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)After delayed GE Vernova maintenance: Zawia Power Station's third unit finally returns to national grid with 150 MWhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/after-delayed-ge-vernova-maintenance-zawia-power-stations-third-unit-finally-returns-to-national-grid-with-150-mw/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/after-delayed-ge-vernova-maintenance-zawia-power-stations-third-unit-finally-returns-to-national-grid-with-150-mw/The General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) announced the connection of the Third Unit at the Zawia Combined-Cycle Power Plant to the national gr...Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:53:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateEnergy SecurityPower GenerationInfrastructure MaintenanceGECOLPower Gridzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)e-payment transactions between 1 January and 31 August reached LD 765 billion - reflecting growing use of e-payment and digital bankinghttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/e-payment-transactions-between-1-january-and-31-august-reached-ld-765-billion-reflecting-growing-use-of-e-payment-and-digital-banking/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/e-payment-transactions-between-1-january-and-31-august-reached-ld-765-billion-reflecting-growing-use-of-e-payment-and-digital-banking/The total value of Libyan electronic payment transactions processed through various systems between 1 January and 31 August 2026, reached approximatel...Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:17:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyCentral BankLiquidityForeign CurrencyDigital Bankinge-paymentzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Drone attack: National Oil Corporation condemns drone attack on its Brega Airport Rd Fuel Depot – starts emptying fuel tankshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/drone-attack-national-oil-corporation-condemns-drone-attack-on-its-brega-airport-rd-fuel-depot-starts-emptying-fuel-tanks/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/drone-attack-national-oil-corporation-condemns-drone-attack-on-its-brega-airport-rd-fuel-depot-starts-emptying-fuel-tanks/The National Oil Corporation (NOC) condemned this morning’s drone attack on its Brega Airport Road Fuel Depot.It announced that it has raised the stat...Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:32:00 GMTSecurity & RiskTripoliEnergy SecurityOil InfrastructureFuel Supplydrone attackzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Tripoli Chamber of Commerce to host B2B meetings with Spanish companies on 7 Septemberhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/tripoli-chamber-of-commerce-to-host-b2b-meetings-with-spanish-companies-on-7-september/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/tripoli-chamber-of-commerce-to-host-b2b-meetings-with-spanish-companies-on-7-september/Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Commercial Office of the Spanish Embassy in Tripoli, announced today that it will be hosting B2B...Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:10:00 GMTBusiness & InvestmentIndustrial InvestmentForeign tradecommercial partnershipsSpanish-Libyan relationszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Libya and Japan sign first memorandum of cooperation in the health sectorhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/libya-and-japan-sign-first-memorandum-of-cooperation-in-the-health-sector/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/libya-and-japan-sign-first-memorandum-of-cooperation-in-the-health-sector/Tripoli based Libyan Minister of Health, Mohamed Al-Ghouj, signed the first memorandum of cooperation in the health sector between Libya and Japan yes...Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:02:00 GMTHealthcare & PharmaMedical TrainingHealth InfrastructureBilateral RelationsHealthcare Cooperationzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Updated: Drone ''crashes'' near Tripoli’s Airport Road Fuel Depot – no damage, fire, injuries or fatalities reportedhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/updated-drone-crashes-near-tripolis-airport-road-fuel-depot-no-damage-fire-injuries-or-fatalities-reported/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/updated-drone-crashes-near-tripolis-airport-road-fuel-depot-no-damage-fire-injuries-or-fatalities-reported/A drone has ''crashed'' early this morning near one of the fuel storage tanks at the Airport Road Fuel Depot in Tripoli, Brega Pet...Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:13:00 GMTSecurity & RiskNational SecurityOil InfrastructureFuel Supplydrone attackzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Fuel crisis: 490 petrol stations involved in fuel smuggling closed by Interior Ministryhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/fuel-crisis-490-petrol-stations-involved-in-fuel-smuggling-closed-by-interior-ministry/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/fuel-crisis-490-petrol-stations-involved-in-fuel-smuggling-closed-by-interior-ministry/The Minister of Interior, Major General Imad Trabelsi, revealed yesterday that 490 petrol stations, being exploited for fuel smuggling operations, wer...Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:49:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyEnergy InfrastructureFuel SmugglingFuel SubsidiesFuel distributionpetrol stationszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Chinese companies ready to contribute to development of oil, gas & renewable energy sectors: Chinese Petroleum Chamber of Commercehttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/chinese-companies-ready-to-contribute-to-development-of-oil-gas-renewable-energy-sectors-chinese-petroleum-chamber-of-commerce/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/chinese-companies-ready-to-contribute-to-development-of-oil-gas-renewable-energy-sectors-chinese-petroleum-chamber-of-commerce/Chinese companies affiliated with the Chinese Petroleum Chamber of Commerce are ready to contribute to the development of Libya’s oil, gas and renewab...Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:19:00 GMTBusiness & Investmentforeign investmentBilateral TradePetroleum IndustryRenewable EnergyEnergy Sectorzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)LC fraud and its impact on exchange rates discussed at summit meetinghttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/lc-fraud-and-its-impact-on-exchange-rates-discussed-at-summit-meeting/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/lc-fraud-and-its-impact-on-exchange-rates-discussed-at-summit-meeting/During its second periodic meeting—attended by representatives from the Central Bank of Libya, the Customs and Tax Authorities, and the Municipal Guar...Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:32:00 GMTEconomy & Policyforeign exchangeFinancial CorruptionImport RegulationLetter of Credit Fraudcustomszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)LISCO heads Libyan delegation at ZEPS 2026 exhibition in Zenica, Bosnia Herzegovina – 2 to 5 Septemberhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/lisco-heads-libyan-delegation-at-zeps-2026-exhibition-in-zenica-bosnia-herzegovina-2-to-5-september/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/lisco-heads-libyan-delegation-at-zeps-2026-exhibition-in-zenica-bosnia-herzegovina-2-to-5-september/The 32nd edition of the “Zeps 2026” International Fair (2-5 September) opened in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina yesterday with the participation of a...Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:19:00 GMTBusiness & Investmentforeign investmentInternational TradeIndustrial CooperationLISCOEconomic partnershipzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Tripoli International Airport to open in fourth quarter of 2026!https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/tripoli-international-airport-to-open-in-fourth-quarter-of-2026/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/tripoli-international-airport-to-open-in-fourth-quarter-of-2026/After months of speculation, the Tripoli government’s Ministry of Transport has inadvertently confirmed that the opening date for the newly constructe...Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:43:00 GMTInfrastructure & DevelopmentCivil AviationConstruction ProjectsAirport InfrastructureTransportationzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Planning Minister chairs meeting to review Blue Economy priority initiatives and projectshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/planning-minister-chairs-meeting-to-review-blue-economy-priority-initiatives-and-projects/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/planning-minister-chairs-meeting-to-review-blue-economy-priority-initiatives-and-projects/The Higher Committee for the National Economic Diversification Framework, chaired by Minister of Planning Mohammed Al-Zaidani, held a meeting today to...Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:15:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyInfrastructure DevelopmentSustainable DevelopmentEconomic DiversificationMarine ResourcesBlue Economyzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Minister of Housing discusses with several Tunisian investors opportunities for cooperation in building materials manufacturinghttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/minister-of-housing-discusses-with-several-tunisian-investors-opportunities-for-cooperation-in-building-materials-manufacturing/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/minister-of-housing-discusses-with-several-tunisian-investors-opportunities-for-cooperation-in-building-materials-manufacturing/The Minister of Housing and Reconstruction, Issam Al-Tamouni, discussed opportunities for cooperation in the field of building materials manufacturing...Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:03:00 GMTBusiness & Investmentforeign investmentManufacturingConstruction SectorBuilding MaterialsReconstruction Projectszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Successful maintenance of the Second Gas Turbine Unit at Sirte Oil’s Petrochemicals Power Planthttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/successful-maintenance-of-the-second-gas-turbine-unit-at-sirte-oils-petrochemicals-power-plant/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/successful-maintenance-of-the-second-gas-turbine-unit-at-sirte-oils-petrochemicals-power-plant/Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Processing Company reported yesterday that the maintenance team from the Petrochemicals Maintenance Section, in colla...Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTEnergy & ClimatePower GenerationIndustrial MaintenanceGas TurbinesSirte Oilzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Julyana Free Zone continues implementation work on 200,000-ton grain storage silos projecthttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/julyana-free-zone-continues-implementation-work-on-200000-ton-grain-storage-silos-project/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/julyana-free-zone-continues-implementation-work-on-200000-ton-grain-storage-silos-project/Julyana Free Zone is continuing implementation work on its 200,000 tons grain storage silos project located alongside Berth No. 3.The Free Port report...Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:44:00 GMTInfrastructure & DevelopmentFood SecurityLogisticsJob CreationPort Infrastructuregrain storagezaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation directs installation of solar panel systems at ministry’s buildingshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/minister-of-labour-and-rehabilitation-directs-installation-of-solar-panel-systems-at-ministrys-buildings/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/minister-of-labour-and-rehabilitation-directs-installation-of-solar-panel-systems-at-ministrys-buildings/Libya’s Tripoli based Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation, Ali Al-Abed Al-Reda, directed the Ministry’s Project Management Team yesterday to impleme...Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:51:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateVocational TrainingDigital TransformationRenewable EnergyElectricity InfrastructureSolar Powerzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Zawia Criminal Court convicts Libyan and nine expatriates of diesel and food smugglinghttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/zawia-criminal-court-convicts-libyan-and-nine-expatriates-of-diesel-and-food-smuggling/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/zawia-criminal-court-convicts-libyan-and-nine-expatriates-of-diesel-and-food-smuggling/The Attorney General’s Office reported yesterday that Zawia Criminal Court convicted a Libyan national and nine expatriates of ‘‘engaging in activitie...Wed, 02 Sep 2026 09:06:00 GMTSecurity & RiskZawiaSmugglingFuel SmugglingJudicial ProceedingsAttorney General's Officezaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Sebha Food & Drug Control Office seizes and destroys onions unfit for human consumption originating from Egypthttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/sebha-food-drug-control-office-seizes-and-destroys-onions-unfit-for-human-consumption-originating-from-egypt/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/sebha-food-drug-control-office-seizes-and-destroys-onions-unfit-for-human-consumption-originating-from-egypt/Libya’s Food and Drug Control Centre reported last Monday (31 August) that its Sebha Office seized and destroyed a quantity of onions it deemed unfit...Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:55:00 GMTSecurity & RiskPublic HealthAgricultural TradeFood Safetyimport inspectionzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)National Mining Corporation participates in National Dialogue on Sustainable Energy Transition in Libyahttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/national-mining-corporation-participates-in-national-dialogue-on-sustainable-energy-transition-in-libya/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/national-mining-corporation-participates-in-national-dialogue-on-sustainable-energy-transition-in-libya/Representatives from the National Mining Corporation (NMC) participated in a national workshop yesterday entitled: "National Dialogue on Transfor...Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:32:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateRenewable EnergyEnergy TransitionSustainable EnergyMining Industryzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)NOC discusses enhancing trainee competence and streamlining deployment procedures with prestigious US universitieshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/noc-discusses-enhancing-trainee-competence-and-streamlining-deployment-procedures-with-prestigious-us-universities/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/noc-discusses-enhancing-trainee-competence-and-streamlining-deployment-procedures-with-prestigious-us-universities/The National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported today that it had held an extensive virtual meeting with representatives from several prestigious US unive...Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:23:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateWorkforce DevelopmentHuman ResourcesOil and Gas SectorAcademic Partnershipszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Several major Saudi companies interested in entering Libyan market – Saudi Chargé d'affaireshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/several-major-saudi-companies-interested-in-entering-libyan-market-saudi-charge-daffaires/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/several-major-saudi-companies-interested-in-entering-libyan-market-saudi-charge-daffaires/Several major Saudi companies are interested in entering the Libyan market.The news came out of a meeting, reported by the Tripoli based Libyan govern...Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:11:00 GMTBusiness & Investmentforeign investmentBilateral RelationsStrategic Partnershipszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Open heart surgeries and cardiac catheterization for children cancelled today due to power cut at Tripoli University Hospitalhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/open-heart-surgeries-and-cardiac-catheterization-for-children-cancelled-today-due-to-power-cut-at-tripoli-university-hospital/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/open-heart-surgeries-and-cardiac-catheterization-for-children-cancelled-today-due-to-power-cut-at-tripoli-university-hospital/Open heart surgeries and cardiac catheterization for children were unexpectedly cancelled today due to power cuts at Tripoli University Hospital, a we...Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:19:00 GMTHealthcare & PharmaHealthcare InfrastructurePower GridEnergy Shortagepediatric surgeryMedical Cooperationzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Messina Line launching new West Med Line in September, combining existing Algeria and Libya services into a single networkhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/messina-line-launching-new-west-med-line-in-september-combining-existing-algeria-and-libya-services-into-a-single-network/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/messina-line-launching-new-west-med-line-in-september-combining-existing-algeria-and-libya-services-into-a-single-network/Italy’s Messina Line will launch its new West Med Line in September, combining its existing Algeria and Libya services into a single network across th...Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:47:00 GMTBusiness & Investmentmaritime logisticsTrade RoutesFreight Transportshipping serviceszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)IOM repatriates 535 illegal migrants from Libya to Chad, Guinea, Gambia and Bangladeshhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/iom-repatriates-535-illegal-migrants-from-libya-to-chad-guinea-gambia-and-bangladesh/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/iom-repatriates-535-illegal-migrants-from-libya-to-chad-guinea-gambia-and-bangladesh/The IOM Libya reported today that 535 illegal migrants were repatriated to their countries through IOM Libya’s Voluntary Humanitarian Return programme...Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:31:00 GMTSecurity & RiskRepatriationMigrationHumanitarian Aidzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Libyan Express to launch three new direct flights to Malta, Rome and Milan on 6 Septemberhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/libyan-express-to-launch-three-new-direct-flights-to-malta-rome-and-milan-on-6-september/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/libyan-express-to-launch-three-new-direct-flights-to-malta-rome-and-milan-on-6-september/The privately owned carrier, Libyan Express, announced today that it is to inaugurate three new flights to European destination: Malta, Rome and Milan...Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:06:00 GMTBusiness & InvestmentAviationAir TransportInternational TravelAircraft MaintenanceLibyan Expresszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)NOC completes work at Zuwara Desalination Plant – in preparation for operation after a hiatus of more than seven years.‎https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/noc-completes-work-at-zuwara-desalination-plant-in-preparation-for-operation-after-a-hiatus-of-more-than-seven-years/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/noc-completes-work-at-zuwara-desalination-plant-in-preparation-for-operation-after-a-hiatus-of-more-than-seven-years/The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced today that it has completed technical and mechanical works, as well as full cleaning and disinfection ope...Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:58:00 GMTInfrastructure & DevelopmentDesalinationEnergy SectorinfrastructureGas Supplyzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Russia's state geological company Rosgeologia searching for underground water in Libya's Sahara Deserthttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/russias-state-geological-company-rosgeologia-searching-for-underground-water-in-libyas-sahara-desert/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/russias-state-geological-company-rosgeologia-searching-for-underground-water-in-libyas-sahara-desert/Russia's state geological company Rosgeologia is searching for underground water in Libya's Sahara Desert, Russian Natural Resources Ministe...Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:17:00 GMTInfrastructure & DevelopmentWater InfrastructureResource ManagementGeological Explorationgroundwater extractionLibyan-Russian relationszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)First batch of Libyan oil arrived at Georgia’s Kulevi oil refinery on 28 August following switch due to anti-Russian EU sanctionshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/first-batch-of-libyan-oil-arrived-at-georgias-kulevi-oil-refinery-on-28-august-following-switch-due-to-anti-russian-eu-sanctions/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/first-batch-of-libyan-oil-arrived-at-georgias-kulevi-oil-refinery-on-28-august-following-switch-due-to-anti-russian-eu-sanctions/The first batch of Libyan oil arrived at Georgia’s Kulevi oil refinery on 28 August, Russia’s TASS news agency reported yesterday.The refinery, as rep...Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:54:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateEnergy InfrastructureOil ExportEU SanctionsPetroleum TradeBlack Sea Petroleumzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Another partial blackout hits western Libya as the country’s miserable summer continueshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/another-partial-blackout-hits-western-libya-as-the-countrys-miserable-summer-continues/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/another-partial-blackout-hits-western-libya-as-the-countrys-miserable-summer-continues/The General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) announced today that a partial blackout occurred in the western section of the electrical grid in the...Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:33:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateElectricity GridEnergy SectorinfrastructurePower Outageszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Twelve out of 16 fuel tankers scheduled for August received - remaining tankers are discharging at Libyan ports https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/twelve-out-of-16-fuel-tankers-scheduled-for-august-received-remaining-tankers-are-discharging-at-libyan-ports/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/twelve-out-of-16-fuel-tankers-scheduled-for-august-received-remaining-tankers-are-discharging-at-libyan-ports/Speaking during today’s press conference in Tripoli on the latest economic and service situation in Libya, Ahmed Al-Masallati, Director of Media and C...Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:25:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateEnergy InfrastructurePetroleum LogisticsZawia RefineryFuel SupplyBrega Petroleumzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Tripoli PM Aldabaiba welcomes signing of agreement by the "4+4" Mini-Dialogue Committeehttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/tripoli-pm-aldabaiba-welcomes-signing-of-agreement-by-the-44-mini-dialogue-committee/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/tripoli-pm-aldabaiba-welcomes-signing-of-agreement-by-the-44-mini-dialogue-committee/Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, welcomed the signing today of the UNSMIL-brokered agreement by the "4+4" Mini-Di...Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:29:00 GMTGovernment & PoliticsUNSMILPolitical TransitionNational Elections4+4 Committeezaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)UNSMIL welcomes signing of agreement on Libya’s electoral framework and next steps towards national electionshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/unsmil-welcomes-signing-of-agreement-on-libyas-electoral-framework-and-next-steps-towards-national-elections/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/unsmil-welcomes-signing-of-agreement-on-libyas-electoral-framework-and-next-steps-towards-national-elections/The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) today hosted the signing of the agreement of the Smaller Convening (the "4+4" Mini-dial...Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:21:00 GMTGovernment & PoliticsUNSMILHNECNational ElectionsPolitical RoadmapElectoral Frameworkzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Minister of Oil and Gas discusses partnership development with Norwegian Energy Ministerhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/minister-of-oil-and-gas-discusses-partnership-development-with-norwegian-energy-minister/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/minister-of-oil-and-gas-discusses-partnership-development-with-norwegian-energy-minister/Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Oil and Gas reported yesterday that its Minister, Khalifa Abdel-Sadig, held a meeting with the Norwegian Minister of...Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:56:00 GMTEnergy & Climateforeign investmentRenewable EnergyEnergy Sectoroffshore developmentzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Cement prices fall to LD 82 per quintar as Arab Union Construction Company factory restartshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/cement-prices-fall-to-ld-82-per-quintar-as-arab-union-construction-company-factory-restarts/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/cement-prices-fall-to-ld-82-per-quintar-as-arab-union-construction-company-factory-restarts/The average cash price of 50 kgs (qintar/quintal) of the Zliten Al-Ittihad factory (Arab Union Construction Company - AUCC) cement fell to an average...Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:56:00 GMTEconomy & PolicySupply ChainMarket RegulationIndustrial ProductionElectricity CrisisCement Priceszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Federation of Egyptian Industries and Libyan Union of Chambers of Commerce in Benghazi discuss establishing permanent Egyptian expo in Libyahttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/federation-of-egyptian-industries-and-libyan-union-of-chambers-of-commerce-in-benghazi-discuss-establishing-permanent-egyptian-expo-in-libya/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/federation-of-egyptian-industries-and-libyan-union-of-chambers-of-commerce-in-benghazi-discuss-establishing-permanent-egyptian-expo-in-libya/The Federation of Egyptian Industries and the General Union of Chambers of Commerce in Benghazi discussed establishing a permanent exhibition for Egyp...Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:02:00 GMTBusiness & InvestmentLogisticsIndustrial CooperationTrade RelationsExportTransit Tradezaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Libya aims to localise prosthetics industry by attracting international companieshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/libya-aims-to-localise-prosthetics-industry-by-attracting-international-companies/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/libya-aims-to-localise-prosthetics-industry-by-attracting-international-companies/Discussions regarding mechanisms for localizing the prosthetics industry and related services within Libya by attracting branches and centres of speci...Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:53:00 GMTHealthcare & Pharmaforeign investmentPublic HealthHealthcare InfrastructureMedical TechnologyProstheticszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Fuel receipt and distribution continuing around the clock across Libyahttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/fuel-receipt-and-distribution-continuing-around-the-clock-across-libya/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/fuel-receipt-and-distribution-continuing-around-the-clock-across-libya/Brega Petroleum Marketing Company reported that fuel receipt and distribution operations are continuing around the clock across various operational si...Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:10:00 GMTEnergy & ClimatePower GenerationPetroleum InfrastructureEnergy SupplyFuel distributionzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Visiting US medical team performs 16 open heart surgeries and paediatric cardiac catheterization at Tripoli University Hospitalhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/visiting-us-medical-team-performs-16-open-heart-surgeries-and-paediatric-cardiac-catheterization-at-tripoli-university-hospital/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/visiting-us-medical-team-performs-16-open-heart-surgeries-and-paediatric-cardiac-catheterization-at-tripoli-university-hospital/The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Health reported yesterday that the Libyan medical teams at the Department of Paediatric Cardiology and Paediatric...Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:44:00 GMTHealthcare & PharmaPublic HealthHealthcare InfrastructurePediatric CardiologyMedical Cooperationzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Libya’s fuel shortage: Nearly 7,000 trucks supplied with diesel in 4 Dayshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/libyas-fuel-shortage-nearly-7000-trucks-supplied-with-diesel-in-4-days/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/libyas-fuel-shortage-nearly-7000-trucks-supplied-with-diesel-in-4-days/The Tripoli based Security Directorates Support Unit reported that the fuel stations under its supervision supplied diesel to nearly 7,000 trucks betw...Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateTransportation LogisticsFuel SupplyFuel SubsidiesBlack Marketdiesel shortagezaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Localising healthcare: National Heart Centre in Tajoura performs quadruple coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedurehttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/localising-healthcare-national-heart-centre-in-tajoura-performs-quadruple-coronary-artery-bypass-graft-cabg-procedure/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/localising-healthcare-national-heart-centre-in-tajoura-performs-quadruple-coronary-artery-bypass-graft-cabg-procedure/The National Heart Centre in Tajoura, Tripoli, reported today that a specialized medical team, led by cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Mohamed Aliwa and ass...Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:17:00 GMTHealthcare & PharmaPublic HealthHealthcare LocalizationCardiologymedical surgeryzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)General Electricity Company of Libya announces ‘‘the start of operation’’ of first unit at new South Tripoli Power stationhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/general-electricity-company-of-libya-announces-the-start-of-operation-of-first-unit-at-new-south-tripoli-power-station/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/general-electricity-company-of-libya-announces-the-start-of-operation-of-first-unit-at-new-south-tripoli-power-station/The General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) announced today ‘‘the start of operation’’ of the first unit at the new South Tripoli station.This co...Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:08:00 GMTEnergy & ClimatePower GenerationGECOLElectricity InfrastructurePower GridEnergy Crisiszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Healthcare localisation: Tripoli University Hospital conducts advanced Laparoscopic Surgery allowing patient to leave hospital within 23 Hourshttps://libyaherald.com/2026/08/healthcare-localisation-tripoli-university-hospital-conducts-advanced-laparoscopic-surgery-allowing-patient-to-leave-hospital-within-23-hours/https://libyaherald.com/2026/08/healthcare-localisation-tripoli-university-hospital-conducts-advanced-laparoscopic-surgery-allowing-patient-to-leave-hospital-within-23-hours/Tripoli University Hospital reported yesterday that, in a medical achievement reflecting the advancement of its laparoscopic surgery services, the Adv...Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:45:00 GMTHealthcare & PharmaPublic HealthMedical InfrastructureHealthcare LocalizationLaparoscopic Surgeryzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)