Latest posts in Economy & Policyhttps://libyaherald.com/enhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/07/libya-and-japan-discuss-enhancing-economic-investment-cooperation-review-opportunities-in-energy-trade-infrastructure-development/https://libyaherald.com/2026/07/libya-and-japan-discuss-enhancing-economic-investment-cooperation-review-opportunities-in-energy-trade-infrastructure-development/Reporting on hosting the high-level Libyan economic delegation on an official visit to Japan from July 7 to 10 July, the Libyan Embassy in Tokyo said...Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:37:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/07/misrata-free-zone-ports-customs-revenues-up-49-percent-in-first-half-of-2026/https://libyaherald.com/2026/07/misrata-free-zone-ports-customs-revenues-up-49-percent-in-first-half-of-2026/The Customs Authority in Misrata Free Zone (MFZ) announced yesterday that MFZ’s Port achieved an increase in revenues of 49.35% (LD 79.5 million) for...Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/07/signs-of-better-change-in-libyas-security-situation-positively-affecting-libya-japan-economic-relations/https://libyaherald.com/2026/07/signs-of-better-change-in-libyas-security-situation-positively-affecting-libya-japan-economic-relations/Japan's Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ONISHI Yohei said there were signs of positive change in Libya’s security situation.He ex...Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:43:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/07/several-new-projects-and-services-to-be-launched-between-libya-and-china-soon/https://libyaherald.com/2026/07/several-new-projects-and-services-to-be-launched-between-libya-and-china-soon/China's Ambassador to Libya, Ma Shui Liang, affirmed his country's commitment to supporting the implementation of several promising projects...Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:34:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/07/policy-dialogue-held-on-innovative-sustainable-financing-for-development-in-libya/https://libyaherald.com/2026/07/policy-dialogue-held-on-innovative-sustainable-financing-for-development-in-libya/Libya's Tripoli based Ministry of Finance, in partnership with the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office and United Nations Development Pr...Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:26:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/07/libya-suffers-800000-unit-housing-deficit-which-the-state-cannot-solve-on-its-own-without-the-banking-and-private-sector/https://libyaherald.com/2026/07/libya-suffers-800000-unit-housing-deficit-which-the-state-cannot-solve-on-its-own-without-the-banking-and-private-sector/Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba said Libya suffers from a housing deficit estimated at approximately 800,000 units, a numbe...Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:58:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/07/pm-aldabaiba-affirms-launch-of-national-policy-to-address-housing-shortage-and-enhance-real-estate-finance/https://libyaherald.com/2026/07/pm-aldabaiba-affirms-launch-of-national-policy-to-address-housing-shortage-and-enhance-real-estate-finance/Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba participated yesterday in the National Dialogue on “The Role of the Banking Sector in Revita...Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:47:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/07/libyan-ministerial-delegation-to-visit-japan-from-7-to-19-july-for-the-second-japan-libya-economic-forum/https://libyaherald.com/2026/07/libyan-ministerial-delegation-to-visit-japan-from-7-to-19-july-for-the-second-japan-libya-economic-forum/The Japanese Embassy in Libya revealed yesterday that a Libyan ministerial government delegation will visit Japan from 7 to 19 July.The delegation wil...Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:21:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/07/reaol-and-odac-discuss-installing-renewable-energy-technologies-in-public-buildings-including-schools/https://libyaherald.com/2026/07/reaol-and-odac-discuss-installing-renewable-energy-technologies-in-public-buildings-including-schools/The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) and the Organisation for the Development of Administrative Centres (ODAC) held a meeting last Wednesda...Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:04:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/07/undersecretary-and-others-in-the-ministry-of-marine-resources-detained-for-corruption-in-granting-of-tuna-fishing-licences/https://libyaherald.com/2026/07/undersecretary-and-others-in-the-ministry-of-marine-resources-detained-for-corruption-in-granting-of-tuna-fishing-licences/The Attorney General's Office reports that the Anti-Corruption Prosecution in Tripoli has ordered the detention of the Undersecretary of the Mini...Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:58:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/07/czech-delegation-visits-tripoli-reopening-czech-embassy-and-economic-cooperation-discussed/https://libyaherald.com/2026/07/czech-delegation-visits-tripoli-reopening-czech-embassy-and-economic-cooperation-discussed/A Czech delegation led by Petr Hladík, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republi...Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:36:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/serbian-minister-of-trade-and-industry-and-accompanying-delegation-visiting-tripoli/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/serbian-minister-of-trade-and-industry-and-accompanying-delegation-visiting-tripoli/The Minister of State for Prime Minister and Cabinet Affairs, Mohamed Ben Ghalboun, held a meeting yesterday with the Minister of Trade and Industry o...Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/about-6000-e-visas-to-enter-libya-issued-since-electronic-system-was-launch/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/about-6000-e-visas-to-enter-libya-issued-since-electronic-system-was-launch/The Minister of State for Prime Minister and Cabinet Affairs, Mohamed Ben Ghalboun, held a meeting on Monday as part of a series of meetings dedicated...Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/central-bank-source-to-libya-herald-bank-has-supplied-over-us-12-billion-in-foreign-currency-continues-to-bolster-market-reserves/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/central-bank-source-to-libya-herald-bank-has-supplied-over-us-12-billion-in-foreign-currency-continues-to-bolster-market-reserves/A senior official at the CBL revealed to Libya Herald yesterday that the bank successfully supplied a new shipment of foreign currency yesterday, exce...Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/cultural-and-tourism-caravan-to-be-launched-to-showcase-national-identity-promote-libyan-heritage-and-revitalize-domestic-tourism/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/cultural-and-tourism-caravan-to-be-launched-to-showcase-national-identity-promote-libyan-heritage-and-revitalize-domestic-tourism/Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industries, Nasr al-Din Milad al-Fazani, met with Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Salem al-Alam, to...Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:50:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/ministry-of-local-government-participates-in-developing-waste-management-and-environmental-sanitation-workshop/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/ministry-of-local-government-participates-in-developing-waste-management-and-environmental-sanitation-workshop/The Ministry of Local Government's Waste Management and Environmental Sanitation team participated in a technical workshop held in the Tunis from...Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:21:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/ministry-of-industry-to-launch-100-day-plan-for-developing-the-sector/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/ministry-of-industry-to-launch-100-day-plan-for-developing-the-sector/The Minister of Industry and Minerals, Mohamed Abdelgader, reviewed the ministry's 100-day plan for developing the sector.This came during his ch...Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:05:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/central-bank-of-libya-source-to-libya-herald-us-6-billion-injected-over-two-months-measures-expected-to-curb-speculation/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/central-bank-of-libya-source-to-libya-herald-us-6-billion-injected-over-two-months-measures-expected-to-curb-speculation/A senior source at the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) revealed in an exclusive statement to Libya Herald that the bank injected a total of approximately...Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:30:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/malaysian-nationals-to-be-exempt-from-the-need-to-obtain-an-entry-visa-into-libya-for-the-duration-of-30-days/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/malaysian-nationals-to-be-exempt-from-the-need-to-obtain-an-entry-visa-into-libya-for-the-duration-of-30-days/According to a decree (No. 252 of 2026) by Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba dated 8 June and leaked on social media today, Libya will exempt Malay...Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:43:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/minister-of-economy-addresses-establishment-of-wazen-free-zone/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/minister-of-economy-addresses-establishment-of-wazen-free-zone/The Tripoli based Libyan Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, addressed the establishment of the Wazen Free Zone and the completion of its...Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:36:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/economy-minister-abu-shiha-explains-the-governments-conceptual-outlook/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/economy-minister-abu-shiha-explains-the-governments-conceptual-outlook/The Tripoli based Libyan Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, said that since assuming responsibility for the Ministry, the Prime Minister...Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:30:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/deputy-pm-and-head-of-southern-development-improvement-authority-zadma-discusses-with-italian-ambassador-support-programmes/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/deputy-pm-and-head-of-southern-development-improvement-authority-zadma-discusses-with-italian-ambassador-support-programmes/The Tripoli based Libyan Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the Southern Development and Improvement Authority, Salem Al-Zadma, met in Tripoli yesterd...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/meeting-held-in-tripoli-on-developing-tuna-fisheries-sector-according-to-iccat-regulations/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/meeting-held-in-tripoli-on-developing-tuna-fisheries-sector-according-to-iccat-regulations/A meeting was held yesterday at the Tripoli Libyan government’s Cabinet Office between the Committee Overseeing the Implementation of the 2026 Tuna Fi...Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:30:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/transport-minister-shahoubi-extends-invitation-to-chadian-minister-of-transportation-to-visit-libya-to-activate-direct-flights/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/transport-minister-shahoubi-extends-invitation-to-chadian-minister-of-transportation-to-visit-libya-to-activate-direct-flights/The Minister of Transport and Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, received a delegation of members of the Chadian Senate at...Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:52:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/pm-aldabaiba-inaugurates-libya-international-exhibition-for-e-payment-digital-transformation-epaix-2026/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/pm-aldabaiba-inaugurates-libya-international-exhibition-for-e-payment-digital-transformation-epaix-2026/Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba inaugurated yesterday the Libya International Exhibition for Electronic Payment and Digital Transformation "...Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:32:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/export-and-transit-trade-development-workshop-recommends-activation-of-free-zones-and-modernisation-of-legislation/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/export-and-transit-trade-development-workshop-recommends-activation-of-free-zones-and-modernisation-of-legislation/The National Council for Economic and Social Development (NESDB), in partnership with the Libyan Industry Union (LIU), held a workshop at its Tripoli...Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:50:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/launch-of-digital-postal-address-project-for-companies-as-part-of-efforts-to-regulate-market-and-promote-digital-transformation/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/launch-of-digital-postal-address-project-for-companies-as-part-of-efforts-to-regulate-market-and-promote-digital-transformation/The Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, discussed with the Chairman of Libya Post, Sami Al-Sayeh, the mechanisms of launching the digital...Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:20:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/libyan-business-council-organises-debate-on-startup-ecosystem-and-venture-capital/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/libyan-business-council-organises-debate-on-startup-ecosystem-and-venture-capital/The Libyan Business Council (LBC) and Libya’s Planning Institute organised at the LBC's Tripoli headquarters today a debate entitled "The St...Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:02:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/national-strategy-for-marine-fisheries-for-2027-2037-discussed-production-and-contribution-to-gdp-targets-set/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/national-strategy-for-marine-fisheries-for-2027-2037-discussed-production-and-contribution-to-gdp-targets-set/A meeting was held today, Monday, between the Minister of State for Prime Ministerial and Cabinet Affairs, Mohamed Ben Ghalbon, the Chairman of the Bo...Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:48:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/cbl-source-to-libya-herald-all-cbl-systems-are-back-in-operation-personal-loan-limit-to-rise-to-us-4000/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/cbl-source-to-libya-herald-all-cbl-systems-are-back-in-operation-personal-loan-limit-to-rise-to-us-4000/In an exclusive statement to Libya Herald, a Central Bank of Libya source announced the resumption of operations for the personal loan system, includi...Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:20:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/06/libyan-export-development-authority-signs-mou-with-moroccan-counterpart-amdie-to-enhance-economic-and-trade-cooperation/https://libyaherald.com/2026/06/libyan-export-development-authority-signs-mou-with-moroccan-counterpart-amdie-to-enhance-economic-and-trade-cooperation/The Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA) and the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) signed a memorandum of understand...Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:55:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/minister-of-economy-and-trade-affirms-ministrys-orientation-towards-building-a-more-disciplined-and-transparent-business-environment/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/minister-of-economy-and-trade-affirms-ministrys-orientation-towards-building-a-more-disciplined-and-transparent-business-environment/ Libya’s Tripoli based Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, affirmed his Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined an...Tue, 26 May 2026 12:45:12 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/ministry-of-tourism-and-handicrafts-releases-its-q1-2026-report-for-the-libyan-tourism-sector/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/ministry-of-tourism-and-handicrafts-releases-its-q1-2026-report-for-the-libyan-tourism-sector/ The Tourism Information and Documentation Centre, part of Libya’s Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, released yesterday its statistical report...Tue, 26 May 2026 08:48:12 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/minister-of-economy-visits-tripoli-port-discusses-accelerating-goods-processing-time-to-reduce-cost-of-imports/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/minister-of-economy-visits-tripoli-port-discusses-accelerating-goods-processing-time-to-reduce-cost-of-imports/ The Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, visited Tripoli Port yesterday, with the aim of regulating the market and improving the flow...Fri, 22 May 2026 09:01:33 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/fx-black-market-has-existed-for-years-and-decades-and-eliminating-it-in-a-short-period-is-impossible-cbl-governor-issa/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/fx-black-market-has-existed-for-years-and-decades-and-eliminating-it-in-a-short-period-is-impossible-cbl-governor-issa/ Speaking during a press conference after his meeting with the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Governor Naji Issa last Monday (18 May), Interior Minis...Wed, 20 May 2026 17:09:11 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/cbl-to-inject-us-3-billion-in-may-and-another-us-3-5-billion-in-june-to-meet-accumulated-demand-and-stabilise-currency-and-commodity-markets/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/cbl-to-inject-us-3-billion-in-may-and-another-us-3-5-billion-in-june-to-meet-accumulated-demand-and-stabilise-currency-and-commodity-markets/ A Central Bank of Libya source informed Arabic-language Libyan media yesterday that by the end of this week, the total amount of dollars injected...Wed, 20 May 2026 08:44:07 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/cbl-renews-call-on-economy-ministry-to-prohibit-imports-without-payment-through-official-bank-transfers-starting-from-15-june/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/cbl-renews-call-on-economy-ministry-to-prohibit-imports-without-payment-through-official-bank-transfers-starting-from-15-june/ The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, addressed the Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, in a letter dated 18 M...Tue, 19 May 2026 17:18:59 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/cbl-governor-interior-minister-discuss-action-plan-to-curb-fx-black-market-reduce-smuggling-across-borders-and-imports-outside-banking-system/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/cbl-governor-interior-minister-discuss-action-plan-to-curb-fx-black-market-reduce-smuggling-across-borders-and-imports-outside-banking-system/ Naji Issa, Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), and Major General Emad Al-Trabulsi, Minister of Interior, discussed a joint action plan a...Mon, 18 May 2026 16:38:49 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/economy-ministry-accredits-seven-international-inspection-companies-to-inspect-imports-of-medicines-medical-equipment-at-ports-of-origin/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/economy-ministry-accredits-seven-international-inspection-companies-to-inspect-imports-of-medicines-medical-equipment-at-ports-of-origin/ The Tripoli based Libyan Minister of Economy and Trade announced yesterday Decision No. (272) of 2026 (dated 17 May 2026) authorizing the Ministr...Mon, 18 May 2026 08:08:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/central-bank-of-libya-source-to-libya-herald-direct-transfers-will-effectively-end-the-black-markets-monopoly-on-foreign-currency/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/central-bank-of-libya-source-to-libya-herald-direct-transfers-will-effectively-end-the-black-markets-monopoly-on-foreign-currency/ A well-placed source at the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) confirmed to Libya Herald that the bank officially launched its direct foreign currency t...Sun, 17 May 2026 17:42:47 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/numisma-bank-pledges-to-supply-record-amounts-of-cash-dollars-to-the-central-bank-of-libya-in-its-second-phase-of-cash-injection-to-the-libyan-market/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/numisma-bank-pledges-to-supply-record-amounts-of-cash-dollars-to-the-central-bank-of-libya-in-its-second-phase-of-cash-injection-to-the-libyan-market/ The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) reported today that Numisma Bank pledged to supply record amounts of cash dollars to it in its Second Phase of ca...Sun, 17 May 2026 13:35:30 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/ministry-of-economy-and-libya-industry-union-discuss-practical-solutions-to-problems-facing-local-manufacturing/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/ministry-of-economy-and-libya-industry-union-discuss-practical-solutions-to-problems-facing-local-manufacturing/ As part of efforts to support local production, Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, met with a delegation from the Libyan Industry U...Thu, 14 May 2026 07:22:28 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/registered-jobseekers-across-libya-total-240548-ministry-of-labour/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/registered-jobseekers-across-libya-total-240548-ministry-of-labour/ Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Labour and Rehabilitation published statistics yesterday for the number of jobseekers across Libya. It said it...Thu, 14 May 2026 07:17:51 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/ministry-of-economy-issues-decrees-directing-importers-to-use-legal-distribution-channels-to-control-prices-in-the-market/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/ministry-of-economy-issues-decrees-directing-importers-to-use-legal-distribution-channels-to-control-prices-in-the-market/ The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade issued Statement No. 5 of 2026 last Sunday (10 May) regarding directing businesses to use...Tue, 12 May 2026 16:29:36 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/cbl-renews-call-for-closure-of-unofficial-fx-sales-outlets-as-dinar-begins-to-slide-again/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/cbl-renews-call-for-closure-of-unofficial-fx-sales-outlets-as-dinar-begins-to-slide-again/ In a letter leaked to Libyan media outlets yesterday, the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, addressed the Minister of the I...Tue, 12 May 2026 11:06:57 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/cbl-to-inject-us-300-million-into-card-system-authorises-transfer-for-small-traders-of-up-to-us-100000-quarterly/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/cbl-to-inject-us-300-million-into-card-system-authorises-transfer-for-small-traders-of-up-to-us-100000-quarterly/ The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) briefed local Libyan Arabic-language media outlets today that it has concluded a meeting with major local banks t...Tue, 05 May 2026 14:26:10 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/tripoli-pm-aldabaiba-reveals-2026-unified-budget-of-ld-167-36-bn-at-todays-cabinet-meeting/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/tripoli-pm-aldabaiba-reveals-2026-unified-budget-of-ld-167-36-bn-at-todays-cabinet-meeting/ Speaking at today’s Cabinet meeting held in the coastal city of Qaser Al-Akhyar, about 75 kms east of Tripoli, Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabai...Mon, 04 May 2026 17:07:29 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/china-unilaterally-exempts-53-african-countries-with-which-it-has-diplomatic-relations-from-customs-duties/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/china-unilaterally-exempts-53-african-countries-with-which-it-has-diplomatic-relations-from-customs-duties/ ‎Chinese state media revealed last Friday that 53 African countries with which China has diplomatic relations, including Libya, will be exempted...Mon, 04 May 2026 09:17:07 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/05/economy-ministry-hails-market-correction-in-meat-fish-vegetable-grain-prices-resulting-from-policy-adjustments-and-supply-chain-regulation/https://libyaherald.com/2026/05/economy-ministry-hails-market-correction-in-meat-fish-vegetable-grain-prices-resulting-from-policy-adjustments-and-supply-chain-regulation/ Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Economy and Trade hailed last Wednesday (29 April) the significant price declines in the white and red meat mar...Fri, 01 May 2026 07:43:23 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/04/cbl-loosens-foreign-currency-controls-including-permitting-cash-dollar-deposits-and-transfer/https://libyaherald.com/2026/04/cbl-loosens-foreign-currency-controls-including-permitting-cash-dollar-deposits-and-transfer/ According to a leaked letter, directed to all General Managers of banks operating in Libya, dated 28 April, the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has i...Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:30:00 GMT