http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io Latest posts in Infrastructure & Development en Tue, 19 May 2026 11:16:03 +0000 http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/syrias-fly-cham-to-start-direct-flights-to-tripoli-from-25-april http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/syrias-fly-cham-to-start-direct-flights-to-tripoli-from-25-april Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:03:41 +0000 The Emirati-Syrian private airliner, Fly Cham, announced last Monday (13 April) that it will commence a new route through direct flights between the Syrian capital Damascus and the Libyan capital Tripoli on 25 April. The move is aimed at expanding its international network and facilitating mobility. . Benina airport receives Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Flydubai - in preparation of resumption of direct flights MedSky CEO foretells the resumption of direct Tripoli-London flights as an... Sami Zaptia Libyan Aviation Air Travel Fly Cham Damascus-Tripoli flights International transport http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/benina-airport-receives-dubai-civil-aviation-authority-and-flydubai-in-preparation-of-resumption-of-direct-flights http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/benina-airport-receives-dubai-civil-aviation-authority-and-flydubai-in-preparation-of-resumption-of-direct-flights Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:58:10 +0000 A delegation from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Flydubai was received by Saleh Jibril Al-Amrouni, Director General of Benghazi’s Benina International Airport yesterday. Benina Airport said this is part of efforts to enhance air transport between Libya and the United Arab Emirates. The delegation inspected the airport's operational and security standards and procedures, toured all operational areas. Benina airport reported that the delegation commended the airport’s administration for... Sami Zaptia Benghazi Air Transport Benina International Airport Flydubai Libya-UAE flights http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/medsky-ceo-foretells-the-resumption-of-direct-tripoli-london-flights-as-an-imperative-on-several-levels http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/medsky-ceo-foretells-the-resumption-of-direct-tripoli-london-flights-as-an-imperative-on-several-levels Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:11:53 +0000 Following the announcement by Libya’s privately-owned MedSky airlines of the resumption of direct flights to and from Madrid from 21 April and the listing by Dusseldorf Airport of direct flights with Libya from 17 May, MedSky CEO, Siraj Furjani, has anticipated the resumption of flights to London. Furjani, in a social media post, emphasised that resuming direct flights between Libya and the United Kingdom is no longer merely an option, but an economic necessity, a humanitarian imperative, and a... Sami Zaptia Libyan Aviation Medsky Tripoli-London flights Siraj Furjani international flights http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/libya-and-algeria-agree-resumption-of-flights http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/libya-and-algeria-agree-resumption-of-flights Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:02:16 +0000 Libya’s Ministry of Transport reports that an air transport agreement between Algeria and Libya was agreed during a signing ceremony yesterday at the headquarters of the Algerian National Civil Aviation Agency, along with the signing of a memorandum of understanding regarding arrangements for resumption of flights. The Ministry said the memorandum will enter into force immediately upon its signing by the civil aviation authorities of both countries. Under this memorandum, each designated airlin... Sami Zaptia Libya-Algeria Relations Air Transport Civil Aviation Flight Resumption http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/austrias-desert-greener-explores-localisation-of-its-advanced-water-desalination-technology-with-municipality-of-tripoli-centre http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/austrias-desert-greener-explores-localisation-of-its-advanced-water-desalination-technology-with-municipality-of-tripoli-centre Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:46:10 +0000 The Municipality of Tripoli Centre (MTC) reported yesterday that its mayor held a meeting with Austrian company Desert Greener to discuss implementing a pioneering seawater desalination investment project. The expanded meeting was held in the municipality's meeting hall with the active participation of the Libyan Seawater Desalination Company. MTC said this is a strategic move aimed at enhancing the capital's water security. During the meeting, the mayor emphasized that this project represents... Sami Zaptia Tripoli Desalination Water Security Solar Power Desert Greener http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/italian-embassy-in-libya-ita-and-the-libyan-board-of-architecture-announce-competition-for-students-in-architecture-and-urban-design http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/italian-embassy-in-libya-ita-and-the-libyan-board-of-architecture-announce-competition-for-students-in-architecture-and-urban-design Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:27:46 +0000 The Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Libya and the Libyan Board of Architecture (LBA), announced this week a national competition for final-year students in Architecture, and Urban Design. Theme: Design an Eco-Urban Park on the Waterfront in a Libyan coastal city—bringing together nature and urban life while promoting sustainability and public engagement. Concept in Brief: Green spaces, social activities, renewable energy solutions, environmental stra... Sami Zaptia Sustainability Libyan Board of Architecture Architecture Italian Embassy Urban Design http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/sebhas-new-palm-city-residential-project-106-residential-buildings-with-3000-housing-units http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/sebhas-new-palm-city-residential-project-106-residential-buildings-with-3000-housing-units Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:32:25 +0000 The Hafter-controlled National Development Agency (NDA) announced yesterday the start of construction work on the “Palm City” (New Sabha) project, which it said is one of the most prominent residential projects overseen by the NDA, in a move that it says reflects a genuine transformation in urban development in the southern region. The NDA said this project is seen as a new phase in which Sabha is no longer merely a city awaiting development, but a hub of activity and construction, witnessing t... Sami Zaptia urban development Sebha Housing crisis National Development Agency Palm City Project http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/savings-and-real-estate-bank-discusses-with-chinese-company-ways-of-cooperation-in-implementation-of-development-projects http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/savings-and-real-estate-bank-discusses-with-chinese-company-ways-of-cooperation-in-implementation-of-development-projects Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:45:30 +0000 ‎The Minister of Housing and Reconstruction, Essam Al-Tamouni, discussed yesterday, with the Chairman of the Savings and Real Estate Investment Bank and representatives of a Chinese company, ways of joint cooperation in the implementation of a number of development projects within the country.‎ The Chinese company was not identified in the Housing Ministry’s statement. ‎The meeting discussed the mechanisms for initiating the procedures for concluding contracts with international companies to im... Sami Zaptia reconstruction infrastructure Chinese Investment Housing Savings and Real Estate Investment Bank http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/new-china-qingdao-port-to-libya-route-avoiding-hormuz-straight-to-reduce-shipping-time-by-up-to-ten-days-julyana-free-port http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/new-china-qingdao-port-to-libya-route-avoiding-hormuz-straight-to-reduce-shipping-time-by-up-to-ten-days-julyana-free-port Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:57:26 +0000 China has announced the launch of a new maritime shipping route from Qingdao Port, connecting it to Egypt and Libya via Port Said, then Benghazi and Misrata, offering a strategic alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. New route reduces shipping time by ten daysThis new route reducing shipping time by approximately ten days, reflects the importance of trade cooperation between Libya and other countries, Julyana Free Port asserted. The Free Port predicts that by 2030, Libya is expected to become Af... Sami Zaptia maritime logistics Transit Trade Julyana Free Port China-Libya Trade Qingdao Port http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/dusseldorf-airport-lists-in-its-schedule-two-direct-medsky-flights-to-and-from-libya-from-17-may http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/dusseldorf-airport-lists-in-its-schedule-two-direct-medsky-flights-to-and-from-libya-from-17-may Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:57:26 +0000 According to the flight schedule of Düsseldorf International Airport, seen by Libya Herald today, direct flights to and from Libya will commence this May. . The first flight will depart to Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport on 17 May, while the second flight departs to Benghazi Airport on 19 May. Both flights will be operated by the Libyan airliner, MedSky. MedSky’s Madrid flights to commence on 21 AprilIt will be recalled that MedSky had announced on 31 March, finally confirming the persistent socia... Sami Zaptia Libya Aviation Benghazi Airport Mitiga Airport Medsky Dusseldorf Airport http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/national-housing-and-real-estate-development-programme-opens-registration-for-construction-companies-to-implement-new-and-stalled-projects http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/national-housing-and-real-estate-development-programme-opens-registration-for-construction-companies-to-implement-new-and-stalled-projects Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:56:57 +0000 The Tripoli based Libyan government announced yesterday that its National Housing and Real Estate Development Programme (NHRDP) has announced the opening of registration for specialized companies, as part of preparations for launching and implementing residential complex projects and completing existing ones. The announcement says the registration targets real estate developers and investors, general contracting companies, real estate investment companies, as well as consulting firms and office... Sami Zaptia Tripoli Real Estate Development Housing Projects NHRDP construction tenders http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/libya-and-turkey-discuss-increasing-air-transport-including-flights-to-sebha http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/libya-and-turkey-discuss-increasing-air-transport-including-flights-to-sebha Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 The Minister of Transport, and Financial Advisor to the Prime Minister, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, met in Tripoli last Wednesday (1 April) with the Turkish Ambassador to Libya, Guven Begiç, in the context of supporting travel and enhancing trade between the two countries. The Tripoli government said the key outcomes of Al-Shahoubi's meeting with the Turkish Ambassador to Libya were: - Follow-up on the procedures taken to implement the outcomes of the Libyan-Turkish Joint Committee meetings. - Discu... Sami Zaptia Air Transport Libya-Turkey Relations Civil Aviation Sebha airport Mohamed Al-Shahoubi http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/lidco-discusses-with-turkey-mechanisms-to-reactivate-stalled-projects-and-new-projects http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/lidco-discusses-with-turkey-mechanisms-to-reactivate-stalled-projects-and-new-projects Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 The General Manager of the state Libyan Investment and Development Company (LIDCO), Tariq Al-Shaafi, received, last Wednesday (1 April), the Commercial Attaché of the Republic of Turkey, Saat Uzbek, in coordination with the Head of the Executive Team for the President's Initiatives and Strategic Projects, Mustafa Al-Mana. The reception was attended by LIDCO’s Director of the Company's Financial Department, and Director of Construction and Implementation Department. Within framework of Libyan T... Sami Zaptia Construction Projects Libyan-Turkish Relations LIDCO Turkish companies Tripoli Gate 1 http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/mitiga-airport-completes-preparations-to-receive-air-cairo-flights http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/mitiga-airport-completes-preparations-to-receive-air-cairo-flights Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:01:00 +0000 Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport Administration announced last Thursday (2 April) that it had welcomed a high-level delegation from Air Cairo on the same day, accompanied by the General Manager and the Director of Malouk Al Rahab Company, as part of the final arrangements for resuming flights between Cairo and Mitiga airports. The airport administration said the visit included an extensive meeting with the airport's General Manager and his Deputy, in the presence of directors of relevant... Sami Zaptia Libya Aviation Mitiga Airport EgyptAir Air Cairo Tripoli-Cairo flights http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/italian-companies-to-start-work-on-the-160-kms-aziziya-ras-ajdir-road-part-of-emsaad-ras-ajdir-motorway-being-built-by-italy http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/italian-companies-to-start-work-on-the-160-kms-aziziya-ras-ajdir-road-part-of-emsaad-ras-ajdir-motorway-being-built-by-italy Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 The Emsaad-Ras Ajdir Road Implementation and Management Authority (ERMA) announced yesterday the commencement of work on sub-section (4.3) of the road linking Al-Aziziya and Ras Ajdir. The road will be 160 kilometres long and work will start in May, after the completion of all necessary technical arrangements. The statement said the project is being implemented in partnership with PMC Consulting and Todini Construction, in coordination with relevant authorities, to ensure that work is carried... Sami Zaptia Libya-Italy Relations Road Infrastructure Ras Ajdir Emsaad-Ras Ajdir motorway Todini Construction http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/burj-al-baher-project-to-restart-implementation-llidf-acquires-intercontinental-al-ghazala-hotel-project-in-partnership-with-owners http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/burj-al-baher-project-to-restart-implementation-llidf-acquires-intercontinental-al-ghazala-hotel-project-in-partnership-with-owners Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:01:00 +0000 The Burj Al Baher project, located on the coast in the Mitiga area of Tripoli, is to restart implementation soon. The news came out of a meeting held Tuesday between Tripoli Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, and Mahmoud Ajaj, the new Chairman and CEO of the Libyan Local Investment & Development Fund (LLIDF) and former head of HIB. The meeting discussed the LLIDF 's operations and its status, with the aim of strengthening its role in supporting the national economy. Burj al Baher to... Sami Zaptia Libyan Investment Tripoli Construction Burj Al-Baher LLIDF InterContinental Al Ghazala http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/medsky-to-start-its-tripoli-madrid-flights-on-21-april http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/medsky-to-start-its-tripoli-madrid-flights-on-21-april Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:01:00 +0000 In a short announcement on its social media page, Medsky announced yesterday that it is to launch its long-heralded direct Tripoli-Madrid-Tripoli flights from 21 April. No further details were available. Medsky refuses to respond to direct requests for information, referring requests to its social media page. The flight schedule is no doubt aimed to coincide with the holding of the Libyan Spanish Economic Conference in Madrid on 23 April. . A delegation of Spanish companies to visit Tripoli... Sami Zaptia Libyan Aviation Libya-Spain Relations Medsky Tripoli-Madrid flights Economic Conference http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/minister-of-housing-construction-discusses-ppp-investment-projects-with-libyan-egyptian-joint-venture-private-company http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/minister-of-housing-construction-discusses-ppp-investment-projects-with-libyan-egyptian-joint-venture-private-company Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:29:55 +0000 The Ministry of Housing and Construction reported last Thursday (26 March) that as part of its efforts to strengthen partnerships with the private sector and attract major companies to invest in housing and economic development, the Minister of Housing and Construction, Essam Al-Tamouni, held a meeting on the same day with the Libyan-Egyptian joint venture, Al-Miraj Company. PPPDuring the meeting, the company presented a detailed visual presentation on its planned projects within Libya, indepen... Sami Zaptia Public-Private Partnerships Real Estate Investment Smart Cities Return to Life plan Al-Miraj Company http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/ndas-350-hectare-sirte-agricultural-project-no-87-reaches-80-completion-supporting-food-security-and-reducing-dependence-on-imports http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/ndas-350-hectare-sirte-agricultural-project-no-87-reaches-80-completion-supporting-food-security-and-reducing-dependence-on-imports Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:05:57 +0000 The National Development Agency (NDA), controlled by the Hafter family, reported last Friday (27 March) that its Sirte Agricultural Project number 87 has reached 80 percent completion. The project focuses on cultivating strategic grains, primarily wheat and barley, across an area of ​​350 hectares. The NDA says the project comes within the framework of the national drive towards building a balanced and sustainable economy. It stands as a prime example reflecting the features of Libya's Vision... Sami Zaptia Food Security Wheat Production National Development Agency Libya Vision 2030 Sirte Agricultural Project http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/nda-signs-contracts-for-construction-of-sirte-international-equestrian-track-and-new-government-complex http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/nda-signs-contracts-for-construction-of-sirte-international-equestrian-track-and-new-government-complex Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 During the Eid holiday (23 March), the Hafter-controlled National Development Agency (NDA) announced that it had signed two contracts for the construction of what it referred to as two strategic projects in the city of Sirte. These are the Sirte International Equestrian Track and the new government complex. The contracts were signed by Mahmoud Al-Farjani, Director General of the NDA with what it vaguely referred to as ‘‘leading international companies specializing in large-scale projects’’. Th... Sami Zaptia Sirte urban development infrastructure Equestrian Sports National Development Agency http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/pm-aldabaiba-reopens-tripoli-zoo-after-a-17-year-closure-a-turnaround-of-the-zoo-from-a-militia-military-base-back-to-a-leading-recreational-destination http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/pm-aldabaiba-reopens-tripoli-zoo-after-a-17-year-closure-a-turnaround-of-the-zoo-from-a-militia-military-base-back-to-a-leading-recreational-destination Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:14:13 +0000 After a 17-year closure, Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, officially opened Tripoli Zoo today after the completion of its renovation and rehabilitation by the Tripoli General Services Company. The Zoo will open to the public on the first day of Eid. ‎During his tour of the Zoo with its management, and accompanied by children from the Tripoli’s Children’s Home and several families, Aldabaiba was briefed on its readiness to receive visitors and to return to being a majo... Sami Zaptia Urban Rehabilitation Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba Tripoli General Services Company Tripoli Zoo Support and Stability Agency http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/lptic-chairman-tours-tripoli-international-airport-emphasises-need-to-accelerate-pace-of-completion-of-telecoms-work http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/lptic-chairman-tours-tripoli-international-airport-emphasises-need-to-accelerate-pace-of-completion-of-telecoms-work Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:33:53 +0000 ‎Ali Ben Gharbia, the Chairman of Libya’s state telecoms holding company, LPTIC, conducted a field visit of Tripoli International Airport today, to follow up on the progress of work and learn about the latest developments in infrastructure and services development projects within the airport.‎ He was accompanied by the heads of the boards of directors of telecommunications sector companies, along with a specialized technical delegation ‎During the visit, a technical meeting was held that includ... Sami Zaptia Tripoli International Airport Telecommunications infrastructure LPTIC Ali Ben Gharbia http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/libya-africa-portfolio-receives-nigerien-ambassador-to-enhance-coordination-on-the-transit-corridors-project http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/libya-africa-portfolio-receives-nigerien-ambassador-to-enhance-coordination-on-the-transit-corridors-project Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:35:09 +0000 The Libyan African Portfolio (LAP) reported that it received the Ambassador of Niger yesterday at its Tripoli headquarters to enhance coordination on the Transit Corridors (Roads) Project.  Ambassador Amadou Mohamed Othman, and his accompanying delegation, which included the First Counsellor and the Ambassador's Secretary. They were welcomed by the Chairman and members of the High Committee for the Libya-Africa Transit Corridors Project. Part of a series of meetings with missions of count... Sami Zaptia Regional Integration Logistics Libya-Niger Relations Libya Africa Portfolio Transit Corridors Project http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/tripoli-government-team-holds-further-meeting-with-boeing-regarding-the-establishment-of-a-new-airliner http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/tripoli-government-team-holds-further-meeting-with-boeing-regarding-the-establishment-of-a-new-airliner Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:26:39 +0000 ‎The Tripoli based Libyan government reported today that had held a virtual meeting today as part of the ‘‘Libyan-American Partnership’’ between the Prime Minister's Initiative team for the establishment of the new national airline with the team from Boeing. It said this meeting comes within the framework of the Prime Minister's vision to enhance the infrastructure of the air transport sector and support the diversification of the national economy.‎ ‎The meeting discussed the progress in the p... Sami Zaptia Air Transport Civil Aviation Boeing National Airline Libyan-American Partnership http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/al-sabah-mill-at-the-sirte-milling-and-grinding-complex-reopens http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/al-sabah-mill-at-the-sirte-milling-and-grinding-complex-reopens Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:35:11 +0000 The city of Sirte witnessed the reopening of the Al-Sabah Mill at the Sirte Milling and Grinding Complex, thanks to the efforts of the National Development Agency (NDA). This follows the completion of construction and the mill's return to service, a crucial step towards revitalizing the city, Sirte Municipality and the NDA reported yesterday. The factory's rehabilitation and operation were completed in less than ten months, and it has now resumed production, becoming a significant contributor t... Sami Zaptia Food Security National Development Agency Libya Vision 2030 Sirte Milling and Grinding Complex Al-Sabah Mill http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/nda-launches-construction-of-sebhas-rose-palace-hotel-implemented-by-turkeys-nova-global-company http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/nda-launches-construction-of-sebhas-rose-palace-hotel-implemented-by-turkeys-nova-global-company Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0000 The Hafter controlled National Development Agency (NDA) announced last Thursday (26 February) that preparation and establishment work has begun on the Rose Palace Hotel project in Sebha, opposite the airport. It said this integrated hotel project, owned by the NDA, is one of its most prominent investments, being implemented by the Turkish construction company Nova Global. It said this initiative aims to enhance the city's service infrastructure and support economic and tourism activity. The pr... Sami Zaptia Sebha Tourism Infrastructure National Development Agency Nova Global Hotel Construction http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/brega-starts-second-phase-of-cooking-gas-cylinder-distribution-with-two-million-cylinders-ordered-recent-fuel-shortage-due-to-bad-weather http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/brega-starts-second-phase-of-cooking-gas-cylinder-distribution-with-two-million-cylinders-ordered-recent-fuel-shortage-due-to-bad-weather Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:51:31 +0000 The Chairman of Brega Oil Marketing Company, Fouad Balrahim, announced the resumption of registration for the second phase of the cooking gas cylinder distribution system. Citizens can register for a new gas cylinder after they register using their National ID Number which must be linked to their mobile phone number. The new website has been improved, making it faster and easier to register, Brega added. Two million gas cylinders contracted forIn a live press conference held in Tripoli yesterd... Sami Zaptia Libya Energy Infrastructure Supply Chain Management Brega Oil Marketing Company Cooking Gas http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/kufra-airport-activates-runway-and-taxiway-lighting-enabling-nighttime-flights http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/kufra-airport-activates-runway-and-taxiway-lighting-enabling-nighttime-flights Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:05:06 +0000 Kufra Airport announced last Tuesday (17 February) that its runway and taxiway lighting has been activated, following several days of continuous efforts by the Electricity and Runway Lighting Unit. This has resulted in the full operation of the lighting system, enhancing the airport's readiness and raising the level of operational safety for aircraft during nighttime operations. Sami Zaptia Aviation Safety Libyan Transport Airport Infrastructure Runway Lighting Nighttime Operations http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/benina-airport-installs-first-ever-ils-dme-navigational-aids-system-by-spains-sky-navigation-systems http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/benina-airport-installs-first-ever-ils-dme-navigational-aids-system-by-spains-sky-navigation-systems Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:07:48 +0000 Benghazi Aviation Zone Administration, part of the Libyan Aviation Authority, announced last Friday (20 February) the first-ever installation of the Instrument Approach Procedure (ILS RWY 15R) at Benina International Airport. This achievement, it reported, resulted from the collaboration between the Benghazi Air Navigation Department and the Technical Affairs Department, in coordination with the Spain’s Sky Navigation Systems, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance air navigation services and op... Sami Zaptia Air Traffic Control Benina International Airport Aviation Navigation ILS/DME Libya Aviation Authority http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/lidco-continues-construction-on-8500-car-multistorey-carpark-as-part-of-tripoli-gate-1-project http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/lidco-continues-construction-on-8500-car-multistorey-carpark-as-part-of-tripoli-gate-1-project Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000 The state Libyan Investment and Development Company (LIDCO) announced last Wednesday (18 February) that construction is continuing at the 8,500-plus vehicle multistorey carpark at (zone 6 of) its Tripoli Gate One (Bab Trablus) Project. It said that within the urban planning of the project, traffic management was given a top priority, a fact reflected in the ongoing implementation phases. Each underground parking space covers approximately 18,000 square meters, in addition to dedicated parking... Sami Zaptia urban development Libyan Construction Infrastructure Expansion LIDCO Tripoli Gate Project http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/khoms-port-receives-five-new-ferrari-and-kone-crane-45-ton-cranes http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/khoms-port-receives-five-new-ferrari-and-kone-crane-45-ton-cranes Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 The Khoms Port branch of the Libyan Ports Company reported last Sunday (15 February) that five Ferrari and Kone Crane 45-ton cranes arrived on the same day at Khoms Port. These cranes, it added, will join the existing fleet of 45-ton cranes currently operating at the port. The Libyan Ports Company said the arrivals come as part of its efforts to modernize the machinery, equipment, and operational requirements of its ports, in accordance with a comprehensive development plan that includes all e... Sami Zaptia Maritime Trade Khoms Port Logistics Infrastructure Port Modernization Libyan Ports Company http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/military-industrialization-organisation-delivers-7000-cooking-gas-cylinders-it-has-manufactured-locally-to-brega-oil-marketing-company http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/military-industrialization-organisation-delivers-7000-cooking-gas-cylinders-it-has-manufactured-locally-to-brega-oil-marketing-company Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000 The Military Industrialization Organisation reported last Wednesday (18 February) that it had delivered through the second batch, 7,000 cooking gas cylinders to Brega Oil Marketing Company. These cylinders were locally manufactured according to approved standard specifications at Al-Bunyan Company for Metal Industries, a subsidiary of the Military Industrialization Organisation. It stated that this achievement comes in line with the implementation of the approved production plan and in support... Sami Zaptia Manufacturing Supply Chain Oil & Gas Import Substitution Libya Industry http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/first-phase-of-technical-study-assessing-existing-damage-to-zumurrud-mall-project-completed http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/first-phase-of-technical-study-assessing-existing-damage-to-zumurrud-mall-project-completed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Al-Bunyan Engineering Consulting Company reported last Monday (16 February) that over the past few months it had completed the first phase of a technical study assessing existing damage at the Zumurrud (Emerald) Shopping Mall Investment Project. The project is part of the Tripoli Gate (Bab Trabulus) Project implemented by the Libyan Investment Development Company LIDCO located off the Airport Road area of ​​Tripoli. The mall, which spans 280,000 square meters, includes shops, cinemas, and othe... Sami Zaptia LIDCO Tripoli Gate Project Zumurrud Mall Al-Bunyan Engineering construction rehabilitation http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/tripoli-port-receives-kone-crane-type-grab-from-turkish-branch-of-portunus http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/tripoli-port-receives-kone-crane-type-grab-from-turkish-branch-of-portunus Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Tripoli Port reported yesterday that a joint technical team from the Libyan Ports Company’s head office and its Tripoli Port branch, led by technicians from the Turkish supplier, Portunus, begun assembling and installing the new Kone Crane-type grab, which recently arrived from head office. The port said this step aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve performance at Tripoli Port, as part of a comprehensive development plan to support infrastructure and expand handling capacity. Th... Sami Zaptia maritime logistics Port Infrastructure Tripoli Port Libyan Ports Company Portunus http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/tunisian-ministry-of-transport-announces-studies-for-railway-connection-project-with-libya-and-algeria http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/tunisian-ministry-of-transport-announces-studies-for-railway-connection-project-with-libya-and-algeria Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:56:04 +0000 In response to a parliamentary question regarding the status of the Tunisian National Railway Company (SNCFT). the Tunisian Ministry of Transport announced studies for a railway connection project with Libya and Algeria. The Ministry revealed that it is making efforts to secure funding for a preliminary study to establish a high-performance railway corridor linking the north and south of the country, connecting the railway network to the Algerian and Libyan borders. It further revealed that th... Sami Zaptia Regional Connectivity Maghreb Integration Railway Infrastructure Tunisia Transport SNCFT http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/high-level-libyan-delegation-visits-egypt-to-advance-private-sector-engagement-in-solid-waste-management http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/high-level-libyan-delegation-visits-egypt-to-advance-private-sector-engagement-in-solid-waste-management Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:09:01 +0000 Germany’s GTZ Libya reported last Thursday (12 February) that a Libyan delegation visited Egypt to advancing private sector engagement in Solid Waste Management. These questions guided The recent field visit of by the Libyan delegation to Egypt aimed to explore the country’s reform experience in integrated solid waste management and private sector participation. Specifically the Libyan delegation sought to find out how can municipalities build more efficient and sustainable waste systems and h... Sami Zaptia Libya Egypt Municipal Governance waste management Public-Private Partnerships http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/national-development-agency-signs-partnership-agreement-with-signify-philips-to-enhance-lighting-projects-in-libya http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/national-development-agency-signs-partnership-agreement-with-signify-philips-to-enhance-lighting-projects-in-libya Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000 The National Development Agency (NDA) reported last Thursday (12 February) that it had signed a partnership agreement on the same day in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with Signify Philips. A leader in lighting and lighting technology, including international brand Philips, Signify Philips reports it had sales of EUR 5.8 billion in 2025, approximately 27,000 employees and a presence in over 70 countries. The NDA said this agreement comes as part of its efforts to strengthen international cooperation... Sami Zaptia Technology Transfer Libya Infrastructure Sustainable Lighting National Development Agency Signify Philips http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/gulf-of-sirte-international-airport-receives-instrument-landing-system-ils http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/gulf-of-sirte-international-airport-receives-instrument-landing-system-ils Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:19:39 +0000 Gulf of Sirte International Airport announced last Monday (9 February) that it had received its new Instrument Landing System (ILS) This advanced navigation system is used to guide aircraft during approach and landing operations, especially in low-visibility weather conditions, thus contributing to enhanced air safety and improved efficiency of take-off and landing operations. The airport said this project is part of the its infrastructure development plan and aims to upgrade navigation servic... Sami Zaptia Aviation Safety Civil Aviation Airport Infrastructure Navigation Systems Instrument Landing System http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/kufra-airport-resumes-operations-after-closing-for-maintenance-work-on-its-runway http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/kufra-airport-resumes-operations-after-closing-for-maintenance-work-on-its-runway Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:09:04 +0000 Kufra International Airport (HLKF) announced the issuance of an official NOTAM confirming the resumption of normal airport operations, following the completion of maintenance work on the damaged section of the runway. The airport has resumed receiving flights in accordance with established procedures. The airport management extended its thanks and appreciation to all the technical and operational entities that contributed to the completion of the maintenance work, and affirmed its ongoing comm... Sami Zaptia Libya Aviation Regional Security Logistics Air Infrastructure http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/sirte-gulf-international-airport-starts-official-flights-with-benghazi-and-tripoli http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/sirte-gulf-international-airport-starts-official-flights-with-benghazi-and-tripoli Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:56:01 +0000 After announcing on 19 January of this year that it had obtained official approval to commence operations, after fulfilling all approved requirements, Sirte Gulf International Airport reported yesterday the arrival of its first official flight. These would be the first flights since the airport suffered damage during Libya’s February 2011 revolution. The maiden flight was an Embraer E190 operated by Buraq Air from Benghazi. On the same day, a second flight departed from Sirte to Tripoli, refl... Sami Zaptia Libya Aviation Sirte Transportation infrastructure http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/egyptian-civil-aviation-authority-delegation-visits-labraq-airport-to-assess-readiness-to-receive-flights http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/egyptian-civil-aviation-authority-delegation-visits-labraq-airport-to-assess-readiness-to-receive-flights Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:28:39 +0000 Libya’s Airports Authority announced today that it had received a delegation from the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority last Sunday (1 February) at Labraq Airport. Labraq Airport is located about 232 km east of Benghazi and its Benina Airport. Benina Airport is the eastern region’s main airport. This, it explained, comes as part of a programme of visits aimed at reviewing security and operational procedures and enhancing cooperation and the exchange of expertise in the field of aviation securi... Michel Cousins Libya-Egypt relations Civil Aviation Aviation Security Airport Infrastructure Operational Safety http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/one-million-olive-tree-project-in-tarhuna-launched-first-project-in-north-africa-to-grow-olive-trees-using-linear-pivot-irrigation-systems http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/one-million-olive-tree-project-in-tarhuna-launched-first-project-in-north-africa-to-grow-olive-trees-using-linear-pivot-irrigation-systems Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:07:29 +0000 Officials from the Great Man-Made River Water Utilization Authority, accompanied by Andalus Agro-Technic, conducted a field visit yesterday to the Wadi Tajmoud project site in the Tarhuna mountain region, where preparations are underway for an ambitious one-million olive tree cultivation project. The visit focused on reviewing the project’s water utilization strategy and agricultural infrastructure, which is set to introduce US company Valley (Valmont) Linear Pivot Irrigation technology for lar... Sami Zaptia Food Security Water Resource Management Sustainable Agriculture Agricultural Technology Irrigation Systems http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/libyan-telecoms-holding-co-signs-mou-with-us-company-kbr-to-develop-infrastructure-and-5g-networks http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/libyan-telecoms-holding-co-signs-mou-with-us-company-kbr-to-develop-infrastructure-and-5g-networks Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:54:46 +0000 The Chairman of the Libyan Telecommunications Holding Company (LPTIC), Ali Bin Gharbia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding last Friday (23 January) with representatives of the American company KBR Inc. (Kellogg, Brown and Root), in the presence of the Board's advisor and several directors of relevant departments and offices within the company. KBR is a leading global company in engineering consulting, technical solutions, and infrastructure. It possesses extensive experience and a proven trac... Sami Zaptia Digital Transformation Telecommunications Infrastructure Strategic Partnership Data Centers 5G Development http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/acting-minister-of-housing-and-construction-discusses-with-uk-ambassador-reynolds-cooperation-in-housing-urban-development-and-reconstruction http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/acting-minister-of-housing-and-construction-discusses-with-uk-ambassador-reynolds-cooperation-in-housing-urban-development-and-reconstruction Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 The Tripoli based Libyan government reported last Thursday (22 January) that its Acting Minister of Housing and Construction, Abubakr Owaidat, held a meeting at the Ministry’s Tripoli headquarters with the UK Ambassador to Libya, Martin Reynolds. The meeting discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the areas of housing and urban development, and to support reconstruction efforts. Specifically, the two sides discussed: - Strengthening bilateral cooperation in the areas of housing, urban develop... Sami Zaptia reconstruction Bilateral Relations Urban Planning Infrastructure Development Sustainable Development http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/civil-aviation-authority-meets-eu-delegation-to-discuss-requirements-for-lifting-air-embargo-on-libyan-airports http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/civil-aviation-authority-meets-eu-delegation-to-discuss-requirements-for-lifting-air-embargo-on-libyan-airports Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:57:15 +0000 Libya’s Civil Aviation Authority met at its Tripoli headquarters yesterday with a delegation from the European Union Delegation in Tripoli. The meeting was attended by the Acting Head of the Civil Aviation Authority, several specialists from the Authority, and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Lifting EU flight banThe meeting addressed the requirements for lifting the air embargo on Libyan airports and the necessary procedures and arrangements t... Sami Zaptia Aviation Safety Digital Transformation Transport Infrastructure Libya-EU relations Air Embargo http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/frances-veolia-sidem-starts-rehabilitation-work-on-sousses-steam-desalination-plant http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/frances-veolia-sidem-starts-rehabilitation-work-on-sousses-steam-desalination-plant Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:45:24 +0000 The Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund (LDRF) reported last Monday (19 January) that a delegation from the French company Veolia-Sidem, headed by Engineer Olivier Merroué, the company's General Manager, arrived in Sousse on the same day. They were received by the plant's General Manager and the heads of the technical and engineering departments. The French company came to continue its work on the Sousse steam desalination plant. The plant suffers extensive corrosion and damage to its ba... Sami Zaptia Water Security Water Desalination Veolia-Sidem Sousse Infrastructure Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/zawia-airport-construction-starts-under-the-nda-and-to-be-implemented-by-a-turkish-company http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/zawia-airport-construction-starts-under-the-nda-and-to-be-implemented-by-a-turkish-company Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:47:41 +0000 The eastern based branch of the state Libyan News Agency (LANA) reported last Monday (19 January) that work began on the same day on the Zawia Airport development and construction project, under the supervision of the National Development Agency (NDA). Zawia is located about 48 kms west of Tripoli on the main coastal road to the Tunisian border. A signboard has been put up at the intended location, and a photo of which, has been widely circulated on social media, announcing the NDA project and... Sami Zaptia Aviation infrastructure Libya Khalifa Hafter National Development Agency Zawia Airport http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/kufra-airport-closes-and-commences-maintenance-work-after-suspicions-raised-over-real-drivers-of-closure-decision http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/kufra-airport-closes-and-commences-maintenance-work-after-suspicions-raised-over-real-drivers-of-closure-decision Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:54:07 +0000 Kufra International Airport announced yesterday that indeed it had started maintenance work after pre-announcing its temporary closure last Thursday 15 January ‘‘for a period of one month, to conduct comprehensive maintenance work on the runway’’. Kufra is located deep in the southeastern Libyan desert corner near the Egyptian, Sudanese and Chadian borders and 1,030 km south of Benghazi and 1,718 km of Tripoli. It is under the control of the Hafter regime based in Benghazi. The airport closure... Sami Zaptia Libya Sudanese Civil War Runway Maintenance Kufra Airport Hafter Regime http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/sirte-gulf-international-airport-obtains-official-approval-to-operate-after-meeting-international-standards http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/sirte-gulf-international-airport-obtains-official-approval-to-operate-after-meeting-international-standards Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:45:08 +0000 Sirte Gulf International Airport reported yesterday that it has obtained official approval to commence operations after fulfilling all approved requirements. It said the move represents a successful trial run following legal proceedings in national courts and reinforces the role of the airport in supporting national air traffic, and after visits from civil aviation authorities and public technical bodies, and an assessment of the airport's readiness and the professional expertise of its staff.... Sami Zaptia Libya Regional Development Aviation Transportation Infrastructure Airport Operations http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/national-development-agency-signs-mou-for-1000-pivot-irrigation-systems-for-southern-libya http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/01/national-development-agency-signs-mou-for-1000-pivot-irrigation-systems-for-southern-libya Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:12:31 +0000 The National Development Agency (NDA) signed an MoU yesterday with FarmTech, Valley Valmont, and New Holland Agriculture to supply and deploy 1,000 centre pivot irrigation systems across the southern region of Libya. It will be recalled that the project was discussed in a December 2025 meeting in Benghazi between the NDA and FarmTech. The agreement marks a significant step toward enhancing agricultural productivity, strengthening food security, and supporting sustainable development in Libya’s... Sami Zaptia Libyan Agriculture Food Security Agricultural Technology Irrigation Systems International Partnership