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Gulf Cooperation Council voices support for "Libyan-Libyan" solution

The Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) convened on Monday the 61st session where it reaffirmed in its final statement its position in support of Libya, the Libyan-Libyan political solution and the Security Council resolutions, reiterating its keenness to preserve the interests of the Libyan people, achieve security, stability and development in the country.

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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.

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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

Secondary school certificate exams' success rate announced as 48.43%

The Ministry of Education in the Government of National Unity announced the approval of the results of the secondary school certificate exams with a general success rate of 48.43%.

23,503 students took the secondary school certificate exams in the literary section, of whom 7,783 students passed, while 15,720 students failed, with a rate of 33.11%.

In the scientific certificate, 91,230 students took the exams, 47,898 students passed, and 43,323 students had a second round, with a success rate of 52.05%.

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

NOC's Gas Failures Push Libya Toward Blackouts: Where Is Farhat Bengdara?

Libya’s already fragile electricity infrastructure is once again under threat, as the National Oil Corporation (NOC) continues to fail in providing the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) with the necessary natural gas to power the country's major stations. The consequences are dire: power stations are unable to meet the nation’s electricity needs, pushing Libya towards an inevitable series of blackouts that could cripple essential services.

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