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Ashneibeesh: “Between Reality, Ambition, and True Will… What If Libya Became the Singapore of North Africa?”
Anas Ashneibeesh wrote an article in which he said:In a world where technological advancement is accelerating, digital transformation has become a national necessity, not a choice. Singapore presents a model worth emulating in how it has employed technology to build a strong economy and an integrated society, despite limited natural resources. From this perspective, Libya—currently […]
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Mraja’a Ghaith Comments on Al-Safi’s Proposal Regarding Budget Ceilings and Revenue Tagging
Former member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Libya, Mraja’a Ghaith, stated that the economic expert Mohammed Al-Safi had proposed setting a predetermined ceiling for the budget allocated to government entities, with the requirement that these entities operate within that ceiling. He also suggested linking some budget chapters to non-oil revenues […]
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Ashneibeesh: From Cash Liquidity to the Digital Economy… A Libyan Roadmap Toward Electronic Payments
Anas Ashneibeesh wrote an article stating:The world has long been moving toward reducing reliance on paper money, yet Libya still suffers from an economy heavily dependent on cash liquidity, which impedes transparency, enlarges the informal market, and slows the national economic engine. However, with the Central Bank of Libya continuing to print cash, a strategic […]
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OilPrice: Oil Blockade Looms Again as Libya Seeks to Attract Global Oil Investments
The oil-focused website OilPrice reported on Thursday that Libya aims to boost its oil production to 2 million barrels per day by 2028, through new bidding rounds designed to attract major international oil companies. According to the site, rising political instability threatens to trigger a new oil blockade and production disruptions. The report pointed out […]
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German Website: Abu Salim District Generates $300 Million Monthly from Smuggling — Oil Fuels Corruption in Libya
The German website Blitz reported on Tuesday that the takeover of the Abu Salim district in the capital Tripoli involves critical financial infrastructure. When a rival faction was eliminated under the guise of a government-led “purge,” control of Abu Salim shifted to forces loyal to the Government of National Unity (GNU). These forces now control […]
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As Confirmed by Sada: Central Bank Announces Its Decision to Withdraw Several “Old Issues” of Banknotes from Circulation
The Central Bank of Libya has announced that its Board of Directors has convened and issued decisions to withdraw several “old issues” of banknotes from circulation — confirming the exclusive report published by our source in recent days. The decision takes effect starting June 17, 2025, with the final deadline for commercial banks and their […]
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With a 3 Billion Difference… Central Bank Reveals It Received More 50-Dinar Notes Than It Printed — Suspicions Surround the 20-Dinar Note
Our source at the Central Bank of Libya revealed to that the Central Bank has uncovered an illegal printing of the 50-dinar denomination, confirming that the bank officially received over 3 billion dinars more than the original printed amount (13.5 billion dinars), bringing the total recorded amount of 50-dinar notes to more than 16 billion […]
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Exclusive: Central Bank Demands Accurate Sorting of Withdrawn Banknotes and Circulates Withdrawal Implementation Mechanism
Our source has exclusively obtained a circular from the Director of the Issuance Department at the Central Bank, addressed to commercial banks, outlining the mechanism for implementing the decision to withdraw certain currency denominations from circulation (1 dinar, 5 dinars, and 20 dinars). Key points of the circular:
Al-Zantouti Writes: “The State Budget Between Capping, Labeling, and a Comprehensive Vision — and the Absence of Will to Combat Corruption and Mismanagement”
Written by financial analyst Khaled Al-Zantouti: With all due respect to every viewpoint, a budget by definition implies capping—each expenditure item listed in the budget is inherently limited to a specific amount. Likewise, all items in the budget are labeled—meaning they are devoted to a particular purpose. In emergencies, there are reserves that can be […]
Al-Barghouthi Writes: The Proposal for Budget Capping and Labeling – A Serious Step Toward Fiscal Discipline That Restores the State’s Authority
Written by Professor of Political Economy Mohammed Belqasem Al-Barghouti: The Proposal for Budget Capping and Labeling – A Serious Step Toward Fiscal Discipline That Restores the State’s Authority Amid Libya’s complex economic landscape—where resources are drained and traditional tools fail to bring financial stability—Professor Mohammed Al-Safi’s proposal for “budget capping and labeling” stands out as […]
Zaher: Libya and the Curse of Oil – When the Economy Devours Society
Ahmed Zaher wrote an article entitled: “Libya and the Curse of Oil – When the Economy Devours Society“: Great wealth doesn’t always produce great nations; sometimes, it yields even greater corruption—because when abundance precedes awareness, it turns from a blessing into a curse. When Libya transitioned from a feudal system to capitalism, the consequences of […]
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Exclusive – With Official Documents: GNU Withdraws Al-Huwaij’s Powers and Removes Him from Sovereign Committees While Assigning His Advisor to International Cooperation Role
Ourr source has exclusively obtained a decision issued by the Government of National Unity to withdraw key powers from the Ministry of Economy, headed by Mohamed Al-Huwaij, specifically those related to the management of companies, trademarks, and commercial agencies, transferring them to the Commercial Registry Authority. In addition, our source has also obtained another exclusive […]
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Exclusive: Presidential Council Requests House of Representatives to Submit Draft Budget Proposal After Consultation with High Council of State
Our source has obtained a copy of a letter from the President of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh. In the letter, Al-Menfi requests the submission of the draft budget proposal by the executive authority. This request is conditioned on prior consultation with the High […]
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Global Platts: Libya’s Oil Production Reaches Highest Level in 12 Years Despite Escalating Tensions in Tripoli
British agency Global Platts reported on Thursday that Libya’s oil production rose to its highest level at 1.23 million barrels per day, according to a Platts survey conducted by S&P Global Commodity Insights on June 10, despite escalating political tensions in the country. According to the agency, the survey found that crude oil production in […]
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Shriha: Central Bank Report Aligns with OPEC Data on Libya’s Oil Production, Boosting Credibility
Oil expert Eng. Massoud Shriha told Sada that the Central Bank of Libya’s report clearly indicates that Libya’s oil production figures align with those provided by OPEC, effectively putting an end to ongoing debates and enhancing the credibility of the organization. Shriha also raised a critical question regarding the allocation of funds exceeding 65 billion […]