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AG Energy obtains a license to build the first solar power plant in Ghadames

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The Independent Power Producer (IPP) AG Energy has just obtained the authorization from the authorities in charge of energy in Libya, for the construction of a 200 MWp solar photovoltaic power plant in Ghadames.

The first renewable energy project to be carried out by an independent power producer (IPP) is now entering its full development phase in Libya. The decision was taken by the Libyan Privatization and Investment Board (PIB) and the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL). The validated project is carried by AG Energy, an independent power producer (IPP) based in Dublin, Ireland.

Active mainly in North Africa with 3,500 MW of generating capacity under development, IPP wants to build a solar plant in Libya. The facility, which will have a capacity of 200 MWp, will be located in Ghadames, 650 km from the capital Tripoli. It is mainly a pilot project for the authorities who want to attract private investment in renewable energy in Libya.

Adapted from Africa Energy Portal Website

The Minister of Foreign Affairs arrives in Ethiopia to participate in the 40th session of the Executive Council of the African Union

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The fortieth ordinary session of the executive council is scheduled to be held on February 2 and 3 at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa to discuss a number of topics of interest to the African continent, most notably the challenges facing African countries, including: the situation of peace and security on the continent, and the repercussions of the Corona pandemic on the economic and health situation in the African continent.

That’s why Mrs. Najlaa Al-Manqoush, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and her accompanying delegation arrived at dawn today, Tuesday, February 1, 2022, to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, to participate in the meetings of the session.

She was received at Addis Ababa airport by senior officials of the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Adapted from Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official Facebook Page

Ministry of Transportation : « The reason for the delay of the plane that carried the MPs from Mitiga International Airport to Tobruk is due to technical and logistical issues »

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The Transportation Ministry of the National Unity Government clarified in a statement on Monday, that the reason for the delay of the plane that transported the deputies from Mitiga International Airport to Tobruk is due to technical and logistical issues, denying the accusations of Parliament Speaker, Aqila Saleh, that the government tried to disrupt the parliament session.

The ministry stated that it had tracked the background of the incident of the delay of the plane belonging to the Berniq Airways, which was intended to transport members of the House of Representatives to the city of Tobruk, through the civil aviation and airports departments specialized in supervising air traffic and airports. Dedicated in the Mitiga International Airport yard to receive the plane, which caused a temporary flight delay, and as soon as the place became available, permission was given to resume the flight.

The Ministry of Transportation confirmed that it is an executive body that provides its services to all Libyans, calling on everyone to investigate accuracy and responsibility and not be drawn into rumours.

Taken from Transportation Ministry Official Facebook Page

Dbeibeh: « Aqila Saleh desperately attempts to return the division and the government will continue to perform its duties until the completion of the elections ».

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The Prime Minister of the National Unity Government, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, said that what Parliament Speaker Aqila Saleh is doing is a desperate attempt to restore division, stressing that the national unity government will continue to perform its duties until the completion of the elections.

He added, in statements to the Qatari Al-Jazeera channel, that the government had accomplished all its entitlements related to the elections, noting that he had communicated with most international parties, all of which were against the attempts of the Speaker of Parliament regarding a new transitional phase, according to him.

The Prime Minister of the National Unity Government stressed that the outcomes of the political agreement are clear in the nature of the relationship with bodies and institutions, adding that more than 2.5 million voters were waiting for a road map that would support the elections project and not jump to a new transitional phase.

The Speaker of the Representatives House had confirmed that the national unity government headed by Dbeibeh expired on December 24, and that the House of Representatives opened the door for candidacy to head the new government. The candidates will be heard next Monday, and a prime minister will be chosen on the following Tuesday.

The House of Representatives calls on the Parliament’s Finance Committee to expedite studying of the law on unifying salaries for state workers

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The House of Representatives called on the Finance Committee to expedite the study of the law of unifying salaries for state workers and to present it next Monday’s session. He also demanded, as well as some ambassadors and advisor to the General Secretary of the United Nations, not to interfere in Libyan affairs. This was during a session held today, Monday, headed by Parliament Speaker Akila Saleh and in the presence of the second deputy, Ahmed Houma.

The council also called on the general attorney to open an investigation into preventing the parliament’s plane from landing at Mitiga Airport. The Energy Committee of the House of Representatives was also asked to summon the head of the General Electricity Company regarding the power outage for long periods and to present the necessary solutions to the House of Representatives, as well as to present the names of the representatives who held governmental positions, companies or institutions, or who stopped working in violation of the laws and violating their duties in tomorrow’s session, Tuesday.

Dbeibeh inaugurates the project of completing the stages of the Third Ring Road

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The Prime Minister of the National Unity Government, Abdul Hamid Dabeibeh, inaugurated today, Monday, the completion of the Third Ring Road project, in the presence of a number of ministers, directors of executive bodies and a coalition of Egyptian companies executing the project.

The total length of the project increases 23 Km and will be implemented in four phases, starting from Ghut Shaal, passing through the Airport Road and Salah El-Din Intersection on the Second Ring Road, reaching the seashore near Mitiga International Airport.

LPTIC Holding discusses the situation of Libyana and Hatif Libya company

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The Chairman of the Directors Board of Libyan Post, Telecommunication & IT Holding Company, Rajab Khalil, held a meeting with the Chairman of the Directors Board of the Libyana Mobile Phone Company, Abdel-Moneim Al-Hajaji, at the headquarters of the Holding Company on Zawia Street, in the presence of the head of the company’s supervisory board.

During the meeting, the current situation in the company was discussed and all difficulties were demonstrated to enable Libyana board of directors to carry out its duties in the required manner. He urged them to work in a team spirit in accordance with the legislation in force in the Libyan laws and the company’s articles of association.

He also dealt with discussing many issues of concern to the sector and the possibility of developing services and delivering them to all eligible customers and Libyan citizens.

The designated Chairman of the Directors Board also met at the company’s headquarters on Zawia Street the Chairman of the Directors Board of the Hatif Libya company. The meeting focused on the need to complete the existing projects according to the agreed timetable.

The appointed LPTIC Chairman of the Directors Board stressed the need for there to be complete coordination with the Operations Department in managing and overcoming all difficulties and setting up a program that facilitates cooperation between the sector companies under the auspices of the Holding Company and in full coordination with the heads of the boards of directors.

Al-Shalawi: « There is a project to launch micro, small and medium loans for youth and job seekers »

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The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals for Mining Affairs, Moncef Al-Shalawi, said in a statement to the economic Sada newspaper Source that the field campaign that was conducted in the past few days on a group of quarries and crushers that operate in violation of the provisions of Law No. 2 of 1971 regarding mines and quarries, was carried out in coordination with the agricultural police and the enforcement force, and under direct follow-up from the General Attorney’s office

He added that the goal of such field tours is to publicize the prestige of the state and the rule of law and correct the legal and environmental situation of investors who work in blatant absurdity outside the law. The tour will continue and they will establish an operations room that operates on a daily basis under their supervision and with the participation of a number of police and security authorities and a number of The technicians of the National Mining Corporation, and there will also be a referral of a number of violating investors to the General Attorney immediately after they obtain the status of judicial arrest for a number of employees involved in the work of quarries and mines.

He adds: « There is interest from officials in the investment aspect and encouraging serious investors to establish a number of industrial activities based on some of the locally available raw materials. All of the Investment Promotion Law, the Quarries Law, the Commercial Law, and the Industrial Research Center Establishment Law, are directed towards encouraging the private sector and its contribution to creating an important economic tributary of the Libyan state.

He explained: « The cost of reconstruction is estimated at $25 billion annually, and the law obliges to direct 70% of oil revenues to reconstruction. There is a project to launch micro, small and medium loans targeting primarily young people, job seekers or those who want to leave the public job. This will only be possible with the existence of a stable state in all political, security, social and economic aspects, and that there are many foreign and Arab investors who aim to establish partnerships with local investors or carry out direct investment activities in the fields of industry and mining from different countries (USA, France, Italy, Egypt, Turkey and Algeria) ».

He concluded his speech by saying: « It is time to build, stabilize and advance our country, after spending from 2011 to 2021, about 360 billion dollars, while the losses of wars and oil reached 659 billion dollars, according to United Nations estimates. He also estimated the size of the lost opportunities during this period. It is estimated at about 800 billion dollars, and the size of the GDP deficit is estimated at about 60 billion dollars, stressing that there is no escape from the concerted efforts of everyone and work to encourage the private sector to the maximum extent possible so that the role of the Libyan state becomes only the guarantor, observer, preparing and encouraging the game of the strategic goal, which is to diversify the national economy And converting it from rentier oil-dependent only to economic and agricultural service activities ».

Adapted from Sada Website

LPTIC discusses the company’s estimated budget for the year 2022

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The designated of the Board of Directors Chairman of Libyan Post Telecommunications & Information Technology Holding Company, Rajab Khalil, discussed with the departments and offices directors in a meeting on Sunday, at the company’s headquarters in the Central Post Building in Zawiya Street area in Tripoli, the estimated budget for the year 2022 in preparation for its presentation at the next Directors Board meeting.

The attendees emphasized the follow-up of the subsidiaries of the holding company in completing the preparation of their estimated budgets and closing their final accounts, while assigning the operations department of the holding company to settle and resolve procedural problems between the subsidiaries. They also stressed the necessity of disbursing employees’ salaries without any delay and making all efforts to work with subsidiaries to stabilize the network and provide all telecommunications services in all parts of Libya.