Latest posts in Economy & Policyhttps://libyaherald.com/enhttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/cbl-meets-germanys-commerzbank-announces-resumption-of-banking-cooperation-after-ten-year-hiatus/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/cbl-meets-germanys-commerzbank-announces-resumption-of-banking-cooperation-after-ten-year-hiatus/The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) reported today that a delegation accompanying the Governor met today with a high-level delegation from Germany’s Comme...Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:22:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/julyana-free-zone-receives-high-level-maltese-delegation-led-by-deputy-prime-minister-minister-of-economy/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/julyana-free-zone-receives-high-level-maltese-delegation-led-by-deputy-prime-minister-minister-of-economy/Julyana Free Zone reported yesterday that its Director General, Captain Ahmed Al-Omami, received a high-level delegation representing the Maltese gove...Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:08:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/central-bank-of-libya-governor-discusses-economic-financial-reforms-with-us-assistant-secretary-of-treasury/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/central-bank-of-libya-governor-discusses-economic-financial-reforms-with-us-assistant-secretary-of-treasury/Central Bank of Libya Governor, Naji Issa, met today with Eric Meyer, U.S. Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, and his accompanying delegation.The me...Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:39:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/libyan-export-development-authority-calls-meeting-to-discuss-blanket-export-ban/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/libyan-export-development-authority-calls-meeting-to-discuss-blanket-export-ban/The Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA) invites exporters and export company owners to a meeting to discuss the latest developments in the expo...Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:19:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/ministry-of-housing-reconstruction-launches-preparatory-workshop-to-establish-libyan-building-code/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/ministry-of-housing-reconstruction-launches-preparatory-workshop-to-establish-libyan-building-code/The Ministry of Housing and Reconstruction announced yesterday that, in cooperation with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), and un...Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:02:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/undersecretary-of-ministry-of-industry-minerals-discusses-industrial-commercial-investment-partnerships-in-somalia/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/undersecretary-of-ministry-of-industry-minerals-discusses-industrial-commercial-investment-partnerships-in-somalia/The Undersecretary of the Tripoli based Ministry of Industry and Minerals, Mustafa Al-Samou, led a Libyan delegation on an official visit to the Somal...Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:41:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/several-national-commercial-bank-managers-in-pretrial-detention-for-granting-credit-facility-in-violation-of-regulations/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/several-national-commercial-bank-managers-in-pretrial-detention-for-granting-credit-facility-in-violation-of-regulations/The Attorney General’s Office reported today that the Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of the former Director of the National Commercial B...Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:51:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/small-importers-call-on-tripoli-government-to-halt-decisions-no-428-449-465-of-2026-which-regulate-foreign-trade/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/small-importers-call-on-tripoli-government-to-halt-decisions-no-428-449-465-of-2026-which-regulate-foreign-trade/Several small importers issued a statement today calling on Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, and the Minister of Economy an...Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:22:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/nocs-brega-has-failed-to-deliver-fuel-to-southern-libya-for-three-consecutive-days/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/nocs-brega-has-failed-to-deliver-fuel-to-southern-libya-for-three-consecutive-days/Major General Jamal Al-Omami, Head of Sebha's City Reorganization Committee, stated that Brega Oil Marketing Company has failed to meet its oblig...Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:16:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/african-union-launches-africa-credit-rating-agency-afcra/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/african-union-launches-africa-credit-rating-agency-afcra/The African Union officially launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Port Louis, Mauritius on 7 October, establishing a new Africa-focused...Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:55:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/ministry-of-agriculture-signs-veterinary-health-certificate-agreement-with-romania-for-meat-and-livestock-imports/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/ministry-of-agriculture-signs-veterinary-health-certificate-agreement-with-romania-for-meat-and-livestock-imports/Following their meeting and deliberations in Bucharest on 7 October, Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock announced today that...Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:57:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/libyas-foreign-currency-deficit-reaches-us-47-billion-by-end-of-september-2026-central-bank-of-libya/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/libyas-foreign-currency-deficit-reaches-us-47-billion-by-end-of-september-2026-central-bank-of-libya/The Central Bank of Libya announced yesterday Libya’s revenues and expenditures for the first nine months of 2026.The figures revealed a foreign curre...Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:37:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/ahlia-cement-co-reorganising-its-cement-distribution-system-away-from-old-system-widely-perceived-as-corrupt/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/ahlia-cement-co-reorganising-its-cement-distribution-system-away-from-old-system-widely-perceived-as-corrupt/The newly installed Steering Committee of the National Cement Company ‘‘Al-Ahlia’’ continues to work on organizing the cement distribution mechanism t...Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:16:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/libya-and-us-sign-framework-for-strategic-cooperation-in-communications-and-technology/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/libya-and-us-sign-framework-for-strategic-cooperation-in-communications-and-technology/Libya and the United States signed last Monday (5 October) a framework for strategic cooperation in the communications, information technology and tec...Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:35:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/libya-and-china-discuss-several-cooperation-files-including-return-of-chinese-companies-to-stalled-projects-and-new-projects/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/libya-and-china-discuss-several-cooperation-files-including-return-of-chinese-companies-to-stalled-projects-and-new-projects/Libya and China addressed various areas of bilateral cooperation, including mechanisms for the return of Chinese companies to Libya to resume their su...Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:47:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/94-ships-docked-at-julyana-free-zone-port-in-september/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/94-ships-docked-at-julyana-free-zone-port-in-september/Julyana Free Zone revealed today that during the month of September, 94 ships loaded with various goods docked at its port, as follows:- 40 container...Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:07:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/lisco-resumes-gradual-production-of-12-14-mm-and-8-mm-iron-coils-in-response-to-increasing-prices/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/lisco-resumes-gradual-production-of-12-14-mm-and-8-mm-iron-coils-in-response-to-increasing-prices/The Misrata based state Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO), announced yesterday that its Bar and Bar Rolling Mill has resumed the gradually increas...Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:35:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/economy-ministry-calls-on-companies-to-disclose-their-activities-submit-financial-statements-according-to-applicable-legislation/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/economy-ministry-calls-on-companies-to-disclose-their-activities-submit-financial-statements-according-to-applicable-legislation/The Ministry of Economy and Trade issued Circular No. 6 of 2026 today, calling upon companies, establishments, and traders to disclose their activitie...Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:03:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/electronic-transactions-reached-865-billion-libyan-dinars-by-end-of-september-2026-cbl/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/electronic-transactions-reached-865-billion-libyan-dinars-by-end-of-september-2026-cbl/Electronic transactions reached approximately 865 billion Libyan dinars by the end of September 2026, the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) revealed today.T...Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:53:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/world-bank-group-appoints-sameh-i-mobarek-as-its-new-resident-representative-for-libya/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/world-bank-group-appoints-sameh-i-mobarek-as-its-new-resident-representative-for-libya/The Media Department of the World Bank Group informed Libya Herald today that Sameh I. Mobarek has been appointed as the Group’s new Resident Represen...Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:06:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/tripoli-economy-ministry-bans-exports-of-agricultural-products-locally-produced-food-products-re-export-of-imports/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/tripoli-economy-ministry-bans-exports-of-agricultural-products-locally-produced-food-products-re-export-of-imports/The Minister of Economy and Trade published Decision No. 493 of 2026 on the regulation and control of export operations.The Ministry says this comes a...Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:38:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/lia-welcomes-french-court-ruling-rejecting-kuwaiti-al-kharafis-appeal-upholds-judgment-against-seizure-of-lia-assets-in-france/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/lia-welcomes-french-court-ruling-rejecting-kuwaiti-al-kharafis-appeal-upholds-judgment-against-seizure-of-lia-assets-in-france/The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) welcomed the ruling issued yesterday by the French Court of Cassation in its favour.The ruling rejected the appe...Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:01:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/libyan-civil-aviation-renews-continuing-airworthiness-management-organization-camo-accreditation-to-libyan-air-ambulance-service/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/libyan-civil-aviation-renews-continuing-airworthiness-management-organization-camo-accreditation-to-libyan-air-ambulance-service/The Tripoli government announced yesterday that the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority has renewed the accreditation of the Continuing Airworthiness Mana...Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:37:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/ministry-of-marine-resources-urges-fishermen-to-adhere-to-swordfish-regulations-to-preserve-resources-sustainability/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/ministry-of-marine-resources-urges-fishermen-to-adhere-to-swordfish-regulations-to-preserve-resources-sustainability/Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Marine Resources urged yesterday all fishermen, and those working in the marine fishing sector, to strictly adhere t...Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:12:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/10/applications-by-citizens-for-libyan-passports-at-several-embassies-resume/https://libyaherald.com/2026/10/applications-by-citizens-for-libyan-passports-at-several-embassies-resume/The Tripoli Ministry of Interior’s Department of Passports and Nationality announced yesterday that passport issuance (photo-capture procedures) for c...Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:58:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/minister-of-economy-and-trade-opens-libya-korea-economic-forum-attended-by-south-korean-deputy-foreign-minister/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/minister-of-economy-and-trade-opens-libya-korea-economic-forum-attended-by-south-korean-deputy-foreign-minister/The Minister of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Shiha, inaugurated the Libya-Korea Economic Forum in Tripoli yesterday.The event was organized by the Ge...Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:45:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/tripoli-government-meets-omani-oq-exploration-production-oqep-to-follow-up-on-cooperation-investment-files/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/tripoli-government-meets-omani-oq-exploration-production-oqep-to-follow-up-on-cooperation-investment-files/The Tripoli based Libyan government reported today that Mustafa Al-Mana, Head of the Executive Team for the Prime Minister’s Initiatives and Strategic...Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:01:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/resumption-of-operations-at-the-ahlia-national-cement-company-plants-after-a-closure-since-august/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/resumption-of-operations-at-the-ahlia-national-cement-company-plants-after-a-closure-since-august/The ‘‘Ahlia’’ National Cement Company announced yesterday that all its previously stalled plants have resumed operations after a closure since August....Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:29:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/air-algerie-preparing-to-resume-direct-flights-to-tripoli-on-28-october-following-a-suspension-that-lasted-nearly-a-decade/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/air-algerie-preparing-to-resume-direct-flights-to-tripoli-on-28-october-following-a-suspension-that-lasted-nearly-a-decade/Air Algérie is preparing to resume direct flights to Tripoli starting on 28 October, following a suspension that lasted nearly a decade.According to t...Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:25:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/acting-minister-of-local-government-discusses-utilizing-renewable-energy-to-meet-municipal-government-facility-needs/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/acting-minister-of-local-government-discusses-utilizing-renewable-energy-to-meet-municipal-government-facility-needs/The Acting Minister of Local Government, Mohamed Bin Ghalboun, met at his Tripoli office today with Aseel Younis Mohamed, Chairman of the Board of Dir...Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:54:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/general-authority-for-exhibitions-conferences-discusses-strengthening-economic-partnership-with-malaysian-chamber-of-commerce/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/general-authority-for-exhibitions-conferences-discusses-strengthening-economic-partnership-with-malaysian-chamber-of-commerce/On the sidelines of Libya’s participation in the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 in Kuala Lumpur (23-25 September), Essam Al-A...Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:56:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/stakeholders-to-adhere-to-unified-spending-agreement-implement-fiscal-trade-monetary-policies-governor-issa-to-libya-herald/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/stakeholders-to-adhere-to-unified-spending-agreement-implement-fiscal-trade-monetary-policies-governor-issa-to-libya-herald/Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Governor Naji Issa stated that the Bank is collaborating with various relevant institutions and stakeholders to adhere to...Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:10:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/ministry-of-economy-trade-discusses-strengthening-economic-relations-with-france-granting-visas-from-tripoli-discussed/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/ministry-of-economy-trade-discusses-strengthening-economic-relations-with-france-granting-visas-from-tripoli-discussed/The Minister of Economy and Trade reported yesterday that it discussed with the Ambassador of France to Libya ways to strengthen economic and trade re...Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/frances-mac3-discusses-deploying-modern-well-drilling-technologies-with-water-resources-ministry/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/frances-mac3-discusses-deploying-modern-well-drilling-technologies-with-water-resources-ministry/The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Water Resources reported yesterday that its Minister Hosni Oweidan, met with representatives from the French comp...Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:04:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/libya-and-austria-discuss-accelerating-re-establishment-of-direct-air-route-between-the-two-countries/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/libya-and-austria-discuss-accelerating-re-establishment-of-direct-air-route-between-the-two-countries/Libya and Austria are discussing the acceleration of the re-establishment of a direct air route between the two countries.The news came out of last Tu...Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:58:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/international-shipping-companies-discuss-libyas-new-unified-trade-system-pts-process-with-ltn/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/international-shipping-companies-discuss-libyas-new-unified-trade-system-pts-process-with-ltn/A meeting was held today at the Tripoli headquarters of the Libya Trade Network (LTN).The meeting brought together several scheduled international shi...Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:55:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbl-aiming-to-lower-parallel-usd-exchange-rate-to-below-9-dinars-by-early-october-and-inject-us-3-billion/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbl-aiming-to-lower-parallel-usd-exchange-rate-to-below-9-dinars-by-early-october-and-inject-us-3-billion/An informed source at the Central Bank of Libya revealed that the Bank is working on a comprehensive plan to stabilize the foreign exchange market. Th...Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:24:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbl-governor-seeks-to-coordinate-international-support-ensuring-alignment-with-national-priorities/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbl-governor-seeks-to-coordinate-international-support-ensuring-alignment-with-national-priorities/The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Mohamed Issa, participated last Monday (21 September) in the second meeting of the National Committee...Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:20:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/enhancing-alignment-between-educational-outputs-and-labour-market-needs/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/enhancing-alignment-between-educational-outputs-and-labour-market-needs/The Ministry of Planning is attempting to addressed ways to enhance the alignment between educational outputs and labour market needs.This came during...Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:32:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/ministry-of-economy-trade-approves-52-decisions-to-expand-presence-of-foreign-companies-in-libya/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/ministry-of-economy-trade-approves-52-decisions-to-expand-presence-of-foreign-companies-in-libya/The Ministry of Economy and Trade announced today that its minister approved 52 decisions regarding foreign company branches and authorized representa...Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:02:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/libyan-business-council-to-lead-trade-delegation-to-torontos-buildings-show-2026-from-2-to-4-december/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/libyan-business-council-to-lead-trade-delegation-to-torontos-buildings-show-2026-from-2-to-4-december/The Libyan Business Council (LBC) is to lead a trade delegation to "The Buildings Show 2026," hosted in Toronto, Canada from 2 to 4 December...Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:43:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/minister-of-industry-minerals-holds-meeting-with-eu-delegation-to-libya-on-eu-libya-initiative-for-cleaner-energy-and-industry/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/minister-of-industry-minerals-holds-meeting-with-eu-delegation-to-libya-on-eu-libya-initiative-for-cleaner-energy-and-industry/The Tripoli based Libyan Minister of Industry and Minerals, Mohamed Abdel-Gader, inaugurated the first coordination meeting on the EU-Libya Initiative...Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:28:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbl-governor-discusses-economic-reform-files-with-minister-of-finance-head-of-audit-bureau/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbl-governor-discusses-economic-reform-files-with-minister-of-finance-head-of-audit-bureau/The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) reported today that its Governor, Naji Issa, held a meeting today at his office with the Minister of Finance, Rashid A...Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:27:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/planning-institute-discusses-launching-libyas-first-green-business-incubator-and-venture-capital-fund-with-giz-libya/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/planning-institute-discusses-launching-libyas-first-green-business-incubator-and-venture-capital-fund-with-giz-libya/Libya’s Planning Institute reported last Friday (18 September) that it had held a preparatory meeting in Tunis with Germany’s GIZ Libya to discuss lau...Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:46:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbl-source-to-libya-herald-central-bank-plans-to-inject-quantities-of-foreign-currency-into-market-over-coming-days/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbl-source-to-libya-herald-central-bank-plans-to-inject-quantities-of-foreign-currency-into-market-over-coming-days/An informed source at the Central Bank of Libya told the Libya Herald today that the Bank plans to inject quantities of foreign currency into the mark...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:48:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/op-ed-supporting-the-libyan-dinar-should-not-mean-defending-the-exchange-rate-alone/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/op-ed-supporting-the-libyan-dinar-should-not-mean-defending-the-exchange-rate-alone/Supporting the Libyan dinar should not mean defending the exchange rate alone, says Dr Najat Altorjman, Corporate Governance Researcher at the Sunderl...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:16:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbls-sharia-board-confirms-validity-of-personal-fx-grant-unrestricted-mudaraba-certificates-of-deposit/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbls-sharia-board-confirms-validity-of-personal-fx-grant-unrestricted-mudaraba-certificates-of-deposit/The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) announced today that its Central (Islamic) Sharia Supervisory Board confirmed the religious validity of the foreign cu...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:52:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/misrata-free-zone-explores-new-trade-and-investment-opportunities-with-malta/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/misrata-free-zone-explores-new-trade-and-investment-opportunities-with-malta/The Director General of the Misrata Free Zone (MFZ), Ayman Al-Darwish, met today with Sean Circop, Chargé d'affaires at the Maltese Embassy in Li...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:26:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/spanish-ambassador-meets-nda-head-in-benghazi-extends-invitation-to-visit-madrid/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/spanish-ambassador-meets-nda-head-in-benghazi-extends-invitation-to-visit-madrid/The Spanish Embassy in Libya reported that the Spanish Ambassador, Javier Soria, and his accompanying delegation, met with the Director-General of the...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:49:00 GMThttps://libyaherald.com/2026/09/governor-of-central-bank-of-libya-holds-meetings-with-major-international-financial-institutions-banks-in-london/https://libyaherald.com/2026/09/governor-of-central-bank-of-libya-holds-meetings-with-major-international-financial-institutions-banks-in-london/The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) reported yesterday that its Governor, Naji Issa, and his accompanying delegation, held an extensive meeting in London...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:56:00 GMT