Libyan Iron & Steel Company discusses with US firm Midrex Technologies development of direct reduction plants

The Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) and the American firm Midrex Technologies, Inc. are exploring the development of direct reduction plants and the expansion of their production capacity. This came during a meeting held in Cairo today. LISCO said this comes as part of its ongoing efforts to upgrade its facilities and enhance its production capabilities, Midrex Technologies, Inc. is a world-leading direct reduction iron (DRI) technology provider and engineering company…

Julyana Free Zone port receives 80 commercial vessels during October

Julyana Free Zone port reported today that it received 80 commercial vessels during October. The cargoes carried by these ships included containers, fuel, cement, grain, vehicles, and passengers, as well as shipments of iron, asphalt, and transit goods; additionally, some vessels stopped at the port solely for refuelling. Furthermore, the port recorded the arrival of 4 commercial vessels from China, handled by the "Bahhar Al-Alam" (World of Seas) agency, as part of internati…

National Mining Corporation calls for collaboration and investment after promising mineral indicators

The Al-Butnan branch (eastern Libya) of Libya’s National Mining Corporation has put out a call for collaboration and investment. It invites local and international companies—specializing in exploration, mining, mineral processing, and downstream manufacturing—to reach out and explore opportunities for collaboration. This includes conducting technical and exploratory studies, as well as developing investment projects based on the region’s mineral potential.

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Governor of Central Bank of Libya, Abu Khazam, takes legal oath before House of Representatives

The new Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Fawzi Abu Khazam, took the legal oath before the Speaker of the House of Representatives and several members of the House today. This action was taken in accordance with the House of Representatives' resolution dated 2 November 2, 2026, appointing him as Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, and serves to fulfil the legal requirements for him to assume his official duties. The CBL said this step comes at a critical juncture tha…

Fawzi Abu Khazam Takes Oath as Central Bank of Libya Governor

Libya October crude oil output recovers to 1.4m bpd

Libya’s Parliament Speaker Calls For Comprehensive Economic Reform Plan

Libyan Business Council organises workshop on Islamic Sukuk and their role in financing

The Libyan Business Council (LBC)—in collaboration with Amwal Financial Brokerage—held a specialised workshop titled "Islamic Sukuk (bonds) and Their Role in Financing" at the LBC’s Tripoli headquarters. The workshop, held last Monday 2 November, was organized exclusively for LBC members as part of ongoing efforts to enhance understanding of modern financial instruments and to expand financing and investment opportunities within the private sector. The workshop covered the c…

Libyan Business Council Hosts Workshop on Islamic Sukuk Financing

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Libyan Parliament Speaker Swears in New Central Bank Governor

LIA Chairman discusses implementing UN Security Council Resolutions regarding frozen assets in Paris

The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) reported last Monday (2 November) that its Chairman, Ali Mahmoud, held a meeting, on the same day, in Paris at the headquarters of the French Treasury—part of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Representing the French side was Emmanuel Chay, Deputy Director in charge of sanctions and the fight against financial crime, accompanied by a team from the department responsible for overseeing sanctions files and frozen assets. The meeting add…

LIA Chairman Discusses Frozen Asset Management in Paris

Libya has raised the stakes in the Eastern Med gas dispute

MFZ signs cooperation agreement with the Western Sicily Port System

Misrata Free Zone (MFZ) signed a cooperation agreement with the Western Sicily Port System Authority and the Italian-Libyan Chamber of Commerce. The authority is Sicily’s largest and one of Italy’s leading port operators, overseeing seven ports, including Palermo, Italy’s fourth largest. MFZ said Italy is one of Libya’s main trading partners and a key source of goods for the Libyan market, with shipping lines linking the two countries. Closer cooperation between port and bus…

Misrata Free Zone Signs Cooperation Deal with Western Sicily Port Syst

UN Security Council Urges Political Deal To Pave Way For Libya’s Elections

The United Nations Security Council has urged Libya’s political institutions and major stakeholders to make the compromises needed to end the country’s political deadlock and advance presidential and parliamentary elections. In a statement published by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the Council called on all Libyan parties to participate fully, transparently and in good faith in negotiations, without preconditions or delays. The Council stressed that n…

WHO delivers over 6400 medical consultations in southern Libya with support from the EU and Japan