Tripoli and Tobruk plan a reunified government, but the UN and wider international community are wary of this approach. https://issafrica.org/iss-today/libyas-rival-governments-propose-a-merger-to-hold-elections Éric Kayser teams up with AlSahl Group to open bakery in Tripoli https://www.africaintelligence.com/north-africa/2023/10/12/eric-kayser-teams-up-with-alsahl-group-to-open-bakery-in-tripoli,110065198-bre Libyan Parliament Calls on Vogel Group https://www.odwyerpr.com/story/public/20279/2023-10-12/libyan-parliament-calls-vogel-group.html Agenda revealed for ‘‘Workshop on PPP Investment in Oil and Gas’’ to be held in Tripoli between 20 to 21 November https://libyaherald.com/2023/10/agenda-revealed-for-workshop-on-ppp-investment-in-oil-and-gas-to-be-held-in-tripoli-between-20-to-21-november/ Turkish businesspeople voice investment interest in Libya https://libyaobserver.ly/news/turkish-businesspeople-voice-investment-interest-libya JOLLY ARGENTO’s first docking at a Libyan port is a vote of confidence in Misrata Free Zone https://libyaherald.com/2023/10/jolly-argentos-first-docking-at-a-libyan-port-is-a-vote-of-confidence-in-misrata-free-zone/ Kenya to host African NGO Summit 2023 to maximize [...]

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Libya produces over 36.5 mln barrels of oil in August https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/09/09/libya-produces-over-365-mln-barrels-of-oil-in-august German companies hold meeting in Berlin to discuss business opportunities in Libya https://libyaherald.com/2023/09/german-companies-hold-meeting-in-berlin-to-discuss-business-opportunities-in-libya/ Head of Government of National Unity of Libya arrives in Doha. 09-09-23 https://m.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/09/09/2023/head-of-government-of-national-unity-of-libya-arrives-in-doha Foreign Ministry welcomes African Union’s permanent membership of G20 https://libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/foreign-ministry-welcomes-african-unions-permanent-membership-g20 Italian company wins a $217 million contract to install compression unit in Sabratha https://libyaobserver.ly/index.php/economy/italian-company-wins-217-million-contract-install-compression-unit-sabratha Libyan Iron and Steel Company exports 12,000 tons of HBI to Egypt https://libyaherald.com/2023/09/libyan-iron-and-steel-company-exports-12000-tons-of-hbi-to-egypt/ Turkey considering resumption of Turkish airliners’ flights to Libya, to develop strategic relations with Libya https://libyaherald.com/2023/09/turkey-considering-resumption-of-turkish-airliners-flights-to-libya-to-develop-strategic-relations-with-libya/ Mellitah Oil and Gas new oil well [...]

This factsheet provides the latest statistics on trade and investment between the UK and Libya. Total trade in goods and services (exports plus imports) between the UK and Libya was £1.4 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2023, a decrease of 9.6% or £143 million in current prices from the four quarters to the end of Q1 2022. Of this £1.4 billion: Total UK exports to Libya amounted to £233 million in the four quarters to the end of Q1 2023 (an increase of 25.3% or £47 million in current prices, compared to [...]

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Dear friends, The British Libyan Business Association, humbly implore you to hear the plea for assistance emerging from the East of Libya as it stands on the brink of an impending catastrophe. It appears that the gravity of the situation has yet to fully engage the consciousness of the international media. We beseech you, therefore, to wield your power as journalists and broadcasters to shed light on the dire circumstances that are unfolding there. To the international governments that have, for various motives, been entwined in the Libyan fabric for years, we implore you to momentarily set [...]

Libya to host "Made in Palestine" exhibition https://libyaobserver.ly/economy/libya-host-made-palestine-exhibition Libya and Jordan: How big a solution is hydroponics in two of the world's driest countries https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/09/02/libya-and-jordan-how-big-a-solution-is-hydroponics-in-two-of-the-worlds-driest-countries TÜSİAD: Economic ties with Libya are growing significantly https://libyaobserver.ly/economy/tusiad-economic-ties-libya-are-growing-significantly Libya lights up after years of power cuts https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230903-libya-lights-up-after-years-of-power-cuts Libya prosecutor promises to investigate secret meeting with Israel https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/2023/09/02/libya-prosecutor-vows-to-investigate-secret-meeting-with-israel/ International report: Central Bank of Libya bought 30 tons of gold last June https://libyaobserver.ly/inbrief/international-report-central-bank-libya-bought-30-tons-gold-last-june CBL Deputy Governor & four members announce resignation from Supreme Finance Committee https://libyaupdate.com/cbl-deputy-governor-four-members-announce-resignation-from-supreme-finance-committee/ The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) and Dutch Embassy Discuss Renewables and Training https://www.energyportal.eu/news/libya-discusses-renewable-energy-cooperation-including-training-with-dutch-embassy/227931/ Dbeibah: Wars [...]

Tripoli 06th September 2023 — The British Libyan Business Association, in collaboration with its esteemed members, partners, and associates, extends heartfelt gratitude to outgoing Ambassador Caroline Hurndall MBE for her unwavering support and dedicated efforts in Libya. We wish her continued success in her new posting. Simultaneously, we warmly welcome Mr. Martin Longden, the incoming Ambassador, and eagerly anticipate collaborating with him to foster stronger Libyan and British engagement. Together, we aspire to further enhance commercial relations and promote enterprise that will ultimately benefit both nations.

Dr Martin Longden CMG OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to Libya in succession to Ms Caroline Hurndall MBE, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Dr Longden will take up his appointment during October 2023.

''Direct instructions to Chinese companies to return to work in Libya, and aid in the starting point of reconstruction in the country,'' Chinese President Xi Jinping promised. The promise was made during the involvement of Libyan Deputy Presidential Council chairman, Musa Koni, in the 15th BRICS summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Koni met with Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 76-nation summit and participated in a special African-Chinese cooperation session. THE COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPE CONTINUES TO EVOLVE! Tumi Law Firm is ready to advise and guide companies returning to Libya regarding what they may need for legal services.