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UNSMIL regrets failure to reach final agreement on resolution to CBL crisis

The representatives of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State in the consultations on the crisis of the Central Bank of Libya, sponsored by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), announced the continuation and expansion of the consultations.

According to a statement issued by the representatives, the extended talks will have “directives” that include seeking to agree as soon as possible on temporary arrangements for a specific period to ensure the management of the bank’s business until a new governor and board of directors are appointed.

Economy

Libyan-Chinese Chamber of Commerce drives paper recycling initiative

A Libyan delegation, comprising officials from the Ministry of Economy and Trade and private sector representatives, visited Chinese companies in Henan this week to explore opportunities for establishing a paper recycling plant in Libya.

The planned facility, which will cover a 4-hectare site, is expected to produce 200 tons of paper per day using environmentally friendly technologies.

Sports

Promoted teams join the table of the new Libyan Premier League's season

The seven-team league for promotion to the Libyan Premier League concluded with the last three matches: Khaleej Sirte vs Mahdia 2-1, Wifaq Ajdabiya vs Al-Andalus 1-3, and Al-Burooq vs Al-Ansar 0-4, so that the Khaleej Sirte and Al-Burooq teams qualified for the Premier League from the first group.

The Al-Watan and Al-Majd teams qualified from the second group, so that four teams reserved their seats in the 50th edition of the Premier League, while last season Al-Suqoor team was relegated from the first group, and Asarya from the second group.

Variety

Libya's telecom authority reviews progress on 5G roadmap

The Chairman of Libya’s General Authority for Communications and Informatics has reviewed the progress of a committee tasked with preparing a roadmap for the implementation of 5G and future technologies.

During a meeting at the Authority’s HQ, the committee provided an update on its work, including the evaluation of the draft 5G roadmap. The presentation covered technical specifications and recommended scenarios for launching 5G services.

The discussion also touched upon preparations for post-5G advancements, with a focus on telecom tower sharing and cybersecurity regulations.

Education

MoE ready to receive over 2 million students for new school year

The Ministry of Education of the Government of National Unity announced on Thursday its readiness to receive more than 2 million and 300 thousand male and female students for the new school year 2024-2025 immediately after the end of the Holy Birthday of the Prophet and Martyr's Day holiday.

Health

GNU signs agreement with German Ottobock to enhance prosthetics services

The Support and Development of Therapeutic Services Authority has signed a key agreement with German prosthetics company Ottobock to establish an advanced workshop at Abu Salim Accident Hospital and the National Prosthetics Center. The agreement was signed in the presence of Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, according to the government platform “Hakomitna.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Ottobock will provide technicians to manage the workshop and train local staff, aiming to enhance Libya’s capabilities in prosthetics manufacturing and services.

Opinions

The almost impossible mission of DiCarlo in Libya

Against the backdrop of the Central Bank crisis, oil production and exports halt, and failure of the parties to the crisis to reach an acceptable settlement, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, visited Libya and held talks with the parties in power in the east and west, as she was trying to determine degree of maturity of conditions for holding a new political dialogue, and to provide the necessary support to the Acting Envoy, Stephanie Koury. 

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