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Exclusive: NOC Requests Waha Oil Company to Provide Required Information to Audit Committees
Our source has exclusively obtained a correspondence from the National Oil Corporation addressed to Waha Oil Company. The letter emphasizes the importance of providing full cooperation and all necessary information to the committees assigned to audit the company’s accounts and contracts. It also urges the relevant departments at Waha Oil Company to comply and supply […]
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Exclusive: House of Representatives Issues Decision on Income Taxes
Our source has exclusively obtained a decision from the House of Representatives amending Article (25) of Law No. 7 of 2010 on income taxes. According to the decision, the article now states:“The state’s right to claim what is due under the provisions of this law does not expire over time. This provision applies to any […]
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Exclusive: NOC Issues Decision to Amend Unified Bidding and Contracting Regulations for Affiliated Oil Companies
Our source has exclusively obtained a decision from the Board of Directors of the National Oil Corporation regarding an amendment to the unified bidding and contracting regulations for its affiliated oil companies, as per Decision No. (188) of 2023. The amendment aims to maximize economic and technical efficiency in executing sector projects at competitive prices […]
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Oil Price: Oil Prices Remain Under Pressure After NOC Eases Supply Concerns
The oil-focused website Oil Price reported on Wednesday that oil prices remained slightly lower after rising on Tuesday. This came following threats from protesters to block crude oil exports at two terminals in the Oil Crescent. However, the National Oil Corporation stated that exports were proceeding at normal rates. In a statement on Tuesday, the […]
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Exclusive: Director of Administrative Affairs at National Union Bank Announces Activation of Cash Withdrawal Service for All Commercial Banks via ATMs
The Director of Administrative Affairs at the National Union Bank, Mohamed Al-Kadiki, exclusively informed our source about the launch of the ATM cash withdrawal service. He announced that the service has been activated for all commercial banks through the bank’s ATMs, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to providing advanced banking services that facilitate seamless financial transactions […]
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With the Disclosure of Its Profits and the Appointment of Husni Bey as Chairman of Its General Assembly… Learn All the Details of Assaray Bank’s Meeting
On Wednesday, the General Assembly of Assaray Bank convened to restructure the Board of Directors, where a vote was held to appoint Husni Bey as Chairman of the General Assembly, in agreement with the temporary committee assigned by the Central Bank of Libya. During the meeting, the bank’s 2024 profits were revealed to be 27 […]
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Al-Abidi to Sada: “The 2025 Budget Will Be Unified… and These Are the Benefits of the Central Bank Administration’s Visit to Derna”
The Second Deputy Chairman of the High Council of State, Omar Al-Abidi, revealed in a statement to our source that the visit of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Libya, led by Governor Naji Issa, carries significant political symbolism and reflects Libya’s commitment to unity and the fact that Libya is one […]
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Canadian Newspaper: FBI Investigates Illegal Arms Deal to Libya Worth Over $1 Billion
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has arrested a former United Nations agency executive in Montreal on charges of attempting to broker illegal arms deals worth more than $1 billion between Libya and China. According to the Canadian newspaper Global News, the official is accused of leading a scheme to help China sell $1.54 billion worth […]
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Exclusive: Dbeibeh Issues Circular with Several Measures to Rationalize Public Spending
Our source has exclusively obtained a copy of Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity’s Circular No. 5 for 2024, issued on December 31, 2024. The circular stipulates several measures aimed at controlling public expenditures. It mandates the halt of vehicle purchases and the suspension of new appointments, except with the direct approval of […]
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Exclusive: Temporary Suspension of Oil Port Closures for Two Weeks to Meet Demands
Our source from the oil sector revealed that the protest movement in the Oil Crescent region decided to temporarily suspend the closure of oil ports. This decision followed communication with the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation, Engineer Masoud Suleiman, during a phone call on January 28, 2025. As a result of this call, the […]
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Exclusive: Commenting on Oil Field Closures, Al-Safi States: “The Central Bank’s Ability to Meet Demand Will Decline, Potentially Forcing a Return to Demand-Curbing Policies”
Economic expert Mohamed Al-Safi exclusively told our source regarding the closure of oil fields: “It’s truly a regretful development that further complicates the situation. The Central Bank is already struggling to counter excessive demand for dollars.” He added: “The oil closures, which will result in a drop in revenues, will reduce the Central Bank’s capacity […]
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Bloomberg: Libya’s Major Oil Ports Halt Operations
The American news agency Bloomberg reported today, Tuesday, that oil loading operations at Libya’s major ports have stopped due to protests, disrupting about one-third of oil exports. This highlights the risks to global supplies stemming from ongoing tensions in Libya. According to Bloomberg, two individuals familiar with the situation stated that the shutdown began on […]
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Exclusive: Central Bank Announces Start of Applications for Financial Leasing Activity Licenses
Our source at the Central Bank of Libya revealed that it has begun accepting applications for licensing financial leasing activities as of Sunday, January 26, through its official website. This step comes after issuing regulations governing contracts in the sector, as part of the bank’s efforts to stimulate economic growth.
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Ashnibish: “Between the Hammer of Falling Oil Prices and the Anvil of Libya’s Economic Challenges”
Anas Ashnibish, in a statement to our source, discussed the recent calls to reduce global oil prices, including direct appeals to OPEC by the leader of a nation with the highest oil production globally. Ashnibishwarned that, if these measures are implemented as urgently as proposed, the repercussions on Libya’s economy and financial stability in 2025 […]
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Exclusive: Al-Harati Criticizes Delays in the Ain Zara Road Expansion Project
Legal advisor Hisham Al-Harati spoke exclusively to our source, expressing frustration over the prolonged delays in the Ain Zara Road expansion project. He stated: “The continued neglect and procrastination in executing contracts for critical projects, especially the Ain Zara Road expansion, which has been stalled for over three years, represent a blatant disregard for citizens’ […]