The Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister inaugurated the first China-Libya Economic Forum in Peking last Friday 31 May, under the slogan “Libya, China Partners in Development and Reconstruction” in the presence of 84 Chinese companies operating in various fields. Directors of government executive agencies, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy for Commercial Affairs Suhail Abu Shiha, Director General of the National Council for Economic and Social Development, the Libyan Embassy in China, and Director of the Asia Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended on the Libyan side.23,000 Chinese workers in Libya currentlyIn his speech, Aldabaiba stressed China’s role in the reconstruction witnessed by Libya, and the need to focus on resuming stalled projects, contracting them with Chinese companies, and considering them the first stage of joint cooperation. He pointed out that there are more than 23,000 Chinese workers in Libya currently, after their number was only 5,000 during the past years.Abu Shiha also gave a presentation in which he explained the volume of trade exchanged between the two countries, the economic and investment opportunities available to leading companies, as well as the growth indicators witnessed by Libya, according to the reports of the International Monetary Fund in recent years.The directors of the executive agencies also presented the targeted development projects within the government’s plan for the ‘‘Return of Life’’, and a technical and financial analysis of the projects contracted with Chinese companies, and implementation priorities.On the other hand, several Chinese companies presented technical presentations showing their fields of work, and similar projects in several countries around the world.Need to continue communicationsOne of the most important recommendations of the forum was the need to continue communication between Libya and China, politically and technically, to address the difficulties and problems facing the full return of Chinese companies, and to agree to hold the second forum in the capital Tripoli next October.Return of Chinese companies, return of the Embassy to TripoliDuring his political meetings with Chinese officials, Aldabaiba discussed the return of Chinese companies to work in Libya, overcoming the difficulties they face, the return of the Chinese embassy to work in Tripoli, and activating the commercial department to assume the role of coordination and communication with the relevant Libyan ministries.
Source:Libya Today
June 02, 2024 22:14 UTC
The Security Council has decided to renew measures designed to implement the arms embargo against Libya for another year, the UN said in a statement. The measures include authorizing Member States — acting nationally or through regional organizations — to inspect vessels on the high seas off Libya’s coast believed to be in violation of the arms embargo imposed on that country. Adopting Resolution 2733 (2024) by a recorded vote of 9 in favor to none against, with 6 abstentions, the Council extended the authorizations set out in its Resolution 2684 (2023) for a further 12 months, the statement said late Friday.
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June 02, 2024 14:44 UTC
FIFA WC Qualifier: India to face Kuwait at Kolkata’s Salt Lake stadiumA spot in the third round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers and direct qualification for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 is on the line. By ANI Published Date - 2 June 2024, 04:00 PMKolkata: India’s all-important FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Kuwait is inching closer with every day. For a simple reason – a spot in the third round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers as well as direct qualification for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 is on the line. In fact, India has not lost a match at Kolkata’s iconic stadium since a 0-3 defeat to Saudi Arabia in the Asian Cup Qualifiers in August 2006. In November, a Manvir Singh strike helped India eke out a 1-0 win in Kuwait City in the first matchday of the World Cup Qualifiers.
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June 02, 2024 06:51 UTC
2024 BAL Coach of the YearRivers Hoopers head coach Odaudu Ogoh led his team to a third–place finish with a 6–3 record duringthe Sahara Conference group phase in Dakar, Senegal, and the Playoffs. 2024 BAL Sportsmanship AwardRivers Hoopers point guard Will Perry received The Manute Bol Trophy for exemplifying the ideals ofsportsmanship and camaraderie. Perry was also named to the 2024 All–BAL First Team. Ndour waspresented with the 2024 BAL Ubuntu Trophy during an on–court ceremony on May 25 in conjunctionwith Africa Day. Fans can follow the BAL (@theBAL) onFacebook, Instagram, Threads, X, and YouTube and register their interest in receiving more informationat BAL.NBA.com.
Source:Libya Today
June 02, 2024 01:53 UTC
CNN —A statue of a bearded man striding forward was crafted from black basalt over 2,000 years ago during the Ptolemaic dynasty. Now, it’s finally set to return to Libya, where it was looted during British occupation in World War II, according to the Cleveland Museum of Art. The museum, which has held the piece since 1991, announced the planned return in a Wednesday news release. The statue then ended up at the Ptolemais Museum in Libya, which was destroyed during the British occupation of the area. The statue spent the decades between 1966 and 1991 in the private collection of New York art collectors Lawrence and Barbara Fleischman and was donated to the museum in 1991.
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June 01, 2024 20:09 UTC
The Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Khalifa Haftar, received the Russian Deputy Defense Minister in his office at the Ar Rajma military base, near Benghazi, Junus-bek Yevkurov, and his delegation. For his part, the Russian deputy minister "underlined Russia's contribution to the development of the capabilities of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces in the areas of training and increasing efficiency, underlining joint cooperation in the fight against terrorism and extremism" . Yevkurov, arrived yesterday at Benina airport Benghazi, in eastern Libya, on his fifth visit to the country since last August. The latter, son of the "field marshal", had gone to Moscow at the beginning of the month where he had met, among others, the deputy foreign minister Mikhail Bogdanov. The Russian embassy in Libya, for its part, had defined the investigation as a "mixture of half-truths and lies" that would have been "manufactured by Western secret services".
Source:Libya Today
June 01, 2024 16:02 UTC
The Security Council of United Nations decided to renew the measures relating to the implementation of the arms embargo imposed on Libya for a further year. Now, all member states are authorized to seize and dispose of prohibited items, such as weapons, in international waters off Libya. Member States may temporarily store confiscated items in a secure area before final disposal. The Security Council's decision comes after the latest report from the UN Panel of Experts on Libya monitored "continued violations of the arms embargo on Libya." On the contrary, the Russian representative to the Security Council, justifying her country's abstention, criticized the effectiveness of the European operation "Irini".
Source:Libya Today
June 01, 2024 14:42 UTC
La National Oil Corporation Libya's (NOC) said yesterday, Friday, that its Al Waha subsidiary managed to increase its production by 40.000 barrels per day, from October 2022. The well was completed and tested with satisfactory results in excess of three thousand barrels. Noc is carrying out various projects to increase oil production in the country that is a member of the OPEC oil cartel from the current 1,2 million barrels per day to 1,4 million barrels per day by the end of 2024, and then rise to 2 million barrels during 2025. The field of which Eni is the operator extracts over XNUMX thousand barrels of oil of a quality low in sulfur and very easy to refine. The country, in fact, imported around 14,5 million tonnes of crude oil, down by 3,3, 2023 percent compared to the same period in 38.
Source:Libya Today
June 01, 2024 10:14 UTC
However, Africa’s potential remains largely untapped as the continent continues to export raw materials while importing finished goods. Dangote is one African whose unwavering commitment to Africa's advancement is reshaping industries and driving self-sufficiency across the continent. His company's landmark achievement, the completion of Africa's largest petroleum refinery, marks a significant milestone in the continent's quest for self-reliance. So, we need to really change it by making sure that we don't just produce raw material. One of the things that we need to know as Africans is that yes, we produce raw materials, and then export them.
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June 01, 2024 09:35 UTC
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June 01, 2024 06:56 UTC
(Copy & Paste This Website on you browser to watch LIVE. ➡️➤COPY TO WATCH➡️ https://cutt.ly/Xeub4hzb. BAL Final 2024Basketball Africa League Final 2024Petro de Luanda vs Libya Al Ahly LyThere were semi-final defeats in 2021 and 2023 - the latter of which came when they were expected to win the tournament - and a heartbreaking final defeat to US Monastir in 2022. There's always different philosophies, different approaches, but the fact that we have a new coach right now after nearly four years [under Neto] just makes us unpredictable. "No-one knows what we're going to do; no-one knows how we're going to do things and this can be a thing in our favour."
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June 01, 2024 02:36 UTC
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Junus-bek Yevkurov, arrived today at Benina Airport in Benghazi, eastern Libya, on his fifth visit to the country since last August. Khaled Haftar, former commander of the NLA's 106th Brigade, has attracted attention for his rapid rise in the military. Since last summer, Khaled has been placed head of the NLA "Security Forces", a new entity that also includes the Khalid ibn al Walid Brigade, one of the strongest militias in eastern Libya. The same Russian official then returned to eastern Libya in October 2023, following devastating floods in the Derna region, to meet Haftar again. The Russian Deputy Defense Minister then made another visit to Benghazi last December, during which he met Haftar again, focusing on the modalities of joint cooperation, as reported by the Cyrenaica media.
Source:Libya Today
May 31, 2024 15:00 UTC
SummaryTreating extreme weather events as “unexpected emergencies” is no longer possible for safety, health and environmental management. The frequency, intensity and widespread occurrence of extreme weather events requires formal risk investigation, prioritization and response planning that includes ongoing threat assessment, regular training, drills and continuous improvement. How to provide workable backups and alternatives for supply and distribution channels and connecting transportation. Employee Safety and Productivity: Predicting employee responses to extreme weather risks and prioritizing needed support, training and backups. Predicting employee responses to extreme weather risks and prioritizing needed support, training and backups.
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May 31, 2024 14:13 UTC
SummaryIt’s not easy being an EHS manager today, and part of the challenge comes from feeling isolated and not knowing how your management practices compare to those of peers in other organizations. Better access to information about the “state of the market” in EHS management can provide a much-needed perspective to help you assess and improve your programs. VelocityEHS, a global leader in EHS and ESG software, recently partnered with EHS Today to survey hundreds of EHS professionals to benchmark current practices and trends in EHS management. Anyone responsible for managing EHS will want to delve into these results and learn some takeaways. Join our subject matter experts for this new webinar presenting the survey methodology and results, including a live Q & A for attendees.
Source:Libya Today
May 31, 2024 13:49 UTC
The American Chamber of Commerce in Libya (AmCham Libya) informed Libya Herald today that it is organizing a delegation of U.S. companies active in the oil & gas sector for a trade mission to Tripoli from 2 to 3 July. AmCham had previously organised an American company trade mission in Tripoli in 2021, and this is a follow up on that event. Libya’s commercial opportunities are significantDebbie Hirst, President of AmCham Libya said, “Libya contains Africa’s largest oil reserves, and is investing significantly to maintain existing infrastructure, develop new production, and achieve environmental goals, including a reduction in gas flaring. AmCham Libya is an independent affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Any companies who are interested in participating can reach out to AmCham Libya at [email protected].
Source:Libya Today
May 31, 2024 13:01 UTC