Low-pressure system affects the north and winds exceeding 60 km/h in Al-Jabal al-Akhdar and the far eastern coast
It brings active winds, causing dust and sand. They will be westerly to northwesterly in the northeastern regions. Starting tomorrow, most northern, southwestern, and northeastern regions will again be affected. Active winds will cause dust and sand. This condition will extend to the northeastern regions on Monday.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 14:31 UTC
Tripoli Bariatric Surgery Forum 2026
The Tripoli Bariatric Surgery Forum 2026 was hosted at the conference hall of Radisson Blu Al Mahary Hotel in the capital Tripoli. The event was organized by Al‑Rawafed Conference Organizing Company and brought together a distinguished group of physicians, consultants, and specialists in bariatric and laparoscopic surgery from more than 20 countries, with the attendance of a number of professionals interested in the healthcare sector. The forum aimed to highlight the latest scientific developments and modern technologies in the field of bariatric surgery and the treatment of associated conditions, in addition to discussing best medical practices and ways to improve the quality of healthcare services provided to patients. Participants emphasized the importance of such scientific forums in enhancing the competencies of local medical professionals and strengthening communication and the exchange of expertise among physicians, contributing to the development of healthcare services and keeping pace with international standards in the treatment of obesity. The organization of the Tripoli Bariatric Surgery Forum 2026 comes as part of ongoing efforts to raise health awareness about the risks of obesity and the importance of addressing it based on advanced scientific and medical principles, with a positive impact on individual and community health.
Source:Libya Observer
February 13, 2026 13:49 UTC
Turkish intel chief meets Libya leaders to discuss stability, crash probe
Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) chief Ibrahim Kalin (L) meets with Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah in Tripoli, Feb. 12, 2026. (Photo via X)Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) chief Ibrahim Kalin met with Libya's top leaders in Tripoli on Thursday, briefing them on the investigation into the December plane crash that killed Libya's chief of general staff and discussing regional stability amid ongoing challenges. According to the Presidential Council's statement, Kalin conveyed greetings from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Menfi during the meeting. Libya's stability 'fundamental' for regional securityBoth sides emphasized that Libya's stability is a fundamental element for regional security and stressed the importance of continued consultations between Türkiye and Libya to support it. "The two sides emphasized the importance of strengthening coordinated international efforts to support Libya's political process," the statement said.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 11:56 UTC
Libya reopens oil licenses, but major multinationals remain cautious
The reopening of exploration licenses in Libya, after nearly eighteen years of inactivity, marks a significant transition for the country's energy sector. The most telling figure isn't so much who won, but rather how many blocks remained unassigned: only five out of twenty were actually awarded. For Energy Capital & Power, this doesn't represent a failure, but rather a sign of a "selective restart." The portal emphasizes that the companies' decisions reflect a risk management approach: not a massive and indiscriminate return, but a gradual and calculated one. In this sense, the reopening of licenses represents a sign of progress, but not yet a full reset of international confidence in the Libyan energy sector.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 11:48 UTC
Libya after Saif al-Islam Gadhafi
The killing of Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son and once presumed successor of Libya’s long-time ruler Muammar Gadhafi, whose funeral drew thousands of mourners from across Libya, may represent more than the disappearance of a controversial political figure. Gadhafi reshaped Libya through a centralised but chaotic political architecture that fused authoritarian rule with complex tribal mediation. “The Gadhafi state was less ideological than outsiders assumed. When Gadhafi was captured and killed near Sirte in October 2011, Libya lost not only its ruler but the centralised authority that sustained its political system. History may ultimately remember Saif al-Islam Gadhafi not simply as the heir of a controversial ruler but as one of Libya’s last unresolved political alternatives.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 11:40 UTC
China appoints Ma Xueliang as its new ambassador to Libya – after a 10-year gap
According to several Chinese news sites, China has appointed Ma Xueliang as its new ambassador to Libya. This follows the reopening of its Tripoli embassy in November 2026, after more than a decade of closure due to security concerns. China had closed its embassy in Tripoli in 2014 and moved its diplomatic mission to Tunisia because of the security situation in Libya. Chinese Chargé d’affaires to begin work at embassy in Tripoli mid-November – opening direct cargo flights, holding Libyan Chinese Economic Forum before year end discussedChinese Embassy officially resumes its operations from Tripoli today – after a 10-year closure due to security situation
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 11:06 UTC
Libya awards new oil, gas blocks to Chevron, Eni, others in first bidding round since 2007
Libya awarded oil and gas exploration blocks to foreign firms on Wednesday, including Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy and Repsol, in its first licensing round in nearly two decades as it seeks to revitalise the sector despite political risks. Libya reopened oil and gas bidding after 17 years , awarding blocks to Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy, and Repsol. , awarding blocks to Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy, and Repsol. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced the winners of its first bidding round since 2007, allocating key acreage across the onshore Sirte and Murzuq basins and the offshore Sirte basin in the gas-rich Mediterranean. Chevron secured the Sirte S4 exploration license, marking a significant return to Libya’s most prolific onshore basin.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 10:28 UTC
CoE considering annual commemoration of 21 martyrs in Libya
The bravery of the 21 martyrs in the moments before their execution deeply moved Christians around the world. The Church of England is making plans to commemorate 21 Christian men martyred by ISIS in 2015. They fell into the hands of ISIS when the terror group took control of the city of Sirte. The Coptic Orthodox has already recognised the men as martyrs. One of the more recent additions was the marking of 24 April in memory of the Seven Martyrs of the Melanesian Brotherhood.
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 05:40 UTC
The Assassination of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi and Conditions in Libya
Chris Smalls is the founder of the Amazon Labor Union, the first independent worker-led union in the US and the first to successfully organize an Amazon warehouse. He joins us from London to discuss…
Source:Libya Today
February 13, 2026 00:46 UTC
Libya’s National Development Agency Strikes Strategic Lighting Deal with Signify (Philips) in Amsterdam
Amsterdam – The National Development Agency signed a partnership agreement today in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with Signify – Philips, as part of efforts to enhance international cooperation and support sustainable development projects in Libya. The agreement was signed by the Director General of the Agency, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Furjani, while Mr. As Tempelman, CEO of Signify, signed on behalf of the company. The partnership agreement aims to explore areas of cooperation for the supply and provision of smart and energy-efficient lighting solutions, systems, and services from Signify, to serve future projects overseen by the Agency across various sectors. Signify is considered a leading global company in manufacturing and providing high-quality connected lighting solutions to its customers in the commercial, industrial, municipal, and service sectors. This cooperation comes in the context of the Agency’s openness to European partnerships, technology transfer, and the application of the best international standards in implementing projects within Libya.
Source:Libya Today
February 12, 2026 21:57 UTC
Chevron Wins Libya License as 20-Block Tender Draws Limited Bids
Chevron (NYSE:CVX) has moved back into Libya's energy landscape after securing an exploration license in the Sirte basin, a core onshore region that historically ranked among the country's most prolific. The award follows Libya's first licensing round since 2007, covering 20 onshore and offshore blocks, though only five received valid bids. Alongside Chevron, Italy's Eni (NYSE:E), QatarEnergy, and a consortium of Spain's Repsol, Turkiye Petrolleri AO and Hungary's Mol Nyrt. captured offshore acreage, underscoring that major producers may be recalibrating their risk appetite as Libya reopens to foreign capital. The 20 blocks offered are estimated to hold about 10 billion barrels of available resources and 18 billion barrels yet to be discovered.
Source:Libya Today
February 12, 2026 19:36 UTC
Al-Hadaba Al-Khadra General Hospital announces resumption of hip replacement surgeries after a two-year hiatus
After a hiatus of more than two years, Al-Hadaba Al-Khadra General Hospital announced today the resumption of hip replacement surgeries. The surgeries will be performed by the specialized medical team in the Orthopaedic Surgery Department, in cooperation with the Department of Support and Development of Medical Services (DSDMS). The hospital said this step comes as part of the hospital’s commitment to reactivating specialized surgical services and raising the level of healthcare provided to patients, in line with modern medical standards and contributing to alleviating patient suffering. On a broader level, the move comes as part of the Tripoli government’s localisation of healthcare.
Source:Libya Today
February 12, 2026 19:29 UTC
Big Oil embraces global exploration again as Chevron returns to Libya
As the U.S. shale oil boom matures, Big Oil is doing something it hasn’t done in years: increasing global exploration outside of the Americas. Following two decades of depressed global searching for oil and gas, frontier exploration is bouncing back. Global exploration is recovering from historically low levels, so progress remains gradual, but it is clearly rebounding, said Patrick Rutty, director of global intelligence at Enverus. He added that there remains a risk of a global oil shortfall later this decade as demand continues to rise in the short term. Another reason why global exploration had stalled is the ongoing projection that global oil demand would eventually peak and began to decline later this century as the world moves to electric vehicles and other cleaner fuel sources.
Source:Libya Today
February 12, 2026 08:20 UTC
QatarEnergy wins offshore exploration licence in Libya
Tribune News NetworkDohaQatarEnergy won an offshore exploration licence in the State of Libya following the conclusion of the "Libya Bid Round”, marking QatarEnergy’s first entry into the country’s upstream sector. The results of the competitive bid process, the first to be held in Libya since 2007, were announced today by the National Oil Corporation (NOC) awarding the exploration and production rights for offshore block O1 to a consortium of QatarEnergy (40% participating interest) and Eni (the operator, 60 percent participating interest). Commenting on the award, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and President and CEO of QatarEnergy HE Saad Sherida Al Kaabi said, "We are pleased to be awarded this exploration block and enthusiastic about the prospects of Libya’s offshore upstream sector and about expanding our upstream footprint in North Africa.”Minister Al Kaabi said, "I would like to take this opportunity to thank and congratulate the Libyan authorities on the success of this bid round. We look forward to a collaborative and productive relationship, working alongside the Libyan authorities and Eni to deliver a successful exploration programme.”Located in the offshore Sirte Basin, block O1 covers an area of approximately 29,000 km² in water depths of up to 2,000 meters.
Source:Libya Today
February 12, 2026 05:22 UTC