Local News: Political News
Dabaiba announces the launch of a strategic partnership to develop and expand the Misrata Free Zone port terminal with investments reaching (2.7) billion dollars
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Tripoli, January 18, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dabaiba announced the launch of one of the largest maritime infrastructure projects in Libya's history. This involves the signing of a strategic partnership to develop and expand the Misrata Free Zone port terminal, with investments reaching $2.7 billion. Qatari, Italian, and Swiss companies are participating, most notably MSC, the world's largest shipping company. The project aims to increase the terminal's capacity to 4 million containers annually.In a post on his... Read more
The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, his Qatari counterpart, and the Italian Foreign Minister participated in the signing ceremony of a partnership agreement for investment, operation, and development of container terminals and the
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The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, his Qatari counterpart, and the Italian Foreign Minister participated in the signing ceremony of a partnership agreement for investment, operation, and development of container terminals and the expansion of the Misrata Free Zone.... Read more
Al-Menfi approves the credentials of 11 ambassadors to Libya.
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Tripoli, 18 January 2026 (Lana) President of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, approved yesterday the credentials of a number of newly appointed ambassadors to Libya.The credentials include:- Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Ali Rashid Al Mazrouei.- Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam, Nguyen Huy Dung.- Ambassador Extraordinary and... Read more
Misrata International Airport receives the first Royal Jordanian Airlines flight
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Misrata, January 15, 2026 (LANA) – The first Royal Jordanian Airlines flight from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, arrived at Misrata International Airport on Thursday, marking the resumption of regular flights between Libya and Jordan.According to the Misrata Municipality, the aircraft was given an official reception in the presence of the Municipal Council and the Airport Director. The reception included the traditional water salute. The municipality indicated that there will be two flights per week, on... Read more
Central Bank: The value of oil revenues supplied since the beginning of January amounted to $371 million.
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Tripoli, January 15, 2025 (LANA) – The Central Bank of Libya announced today, Thursday, that the value of oil revenues deposited into the bank from the beginning of January until the 15th of the same month amounted to only $371 million.In a statement, the bank said it continues to provide foreign currency to meet the needs of the Libyan market, aiming to achieve financial stability for the country and ensure the availability of basic commodities in the markets before the start of the holy month of Ramadan, thus contributing to... Read more
