Libya Braces for Cold Weather: Implications and PreparationsThe National Meteorological Center in Libya has forecasted a significant drop in temperatures across the majority of the country. This weather forecast is based on meteorological data and models that meticulously analyze atmospheric conditions to provide the public with timely and accurate weather information. The anticipation of cold weather in Libya has implications on health, transportation, and agriculture. Expectations and PreparationsSuch cold weather forecasts are crucial as they help individuals and authorities prepare for potential impacts on daily life. Transportation could also be affected with possible delays or disruptions due to adverse weather conditions, emphasizing the importance of travel plans being made with the weather conditions in mind.

Hassituha (You Felt It), a mostly silent play from eastern Libya, symbolises both the country’s divisions between west and east, and the rebirth of Libya’s National Theatre Festival, which staged a comeback this week in Tripoli after a 15-year hiatus. Hassituha, performed at Tripoli’s Scouts Theatre by a group who travelled from Marj in eastern Libya, was well received by an audience of more than 1,000 people. But Milad al-Hasadi, head of Derna’s National Theatre, expressed hope for Libya’s future. “Today we are here burdened, it is true, with wounds, pain and loss, but we are optimistic for our country and its artists who succeeded in reviving the national theatre”, said Hasadi. Abdel Basset Buganda, undersecretary of the Libyan culture ministry, told AFP that Libya’s theatre had gained lasting momentum.

Its distinctive visual language punctuates a committed, star-making performance from Dokhei, who crafted a character that won’t be forgotten. ‘Hajjan’Director: Abu Bakr ShawkyStarring: Omar Al-Atawi, Toleen Barbood, Ibrahim Al-HasawiIf there’s one Saudi film from 2023 that’s easiest to recommend to people of all ages, it’s “Hajjan,” the latest from acclaimed Egyptian filmmaker Abu Bakr Shawky. The Karthoum-set story follows a woman from the country’s north named Mona, who hires a young mother named Julia to be her live-in maid. As their lives become entangled over the next five years, the lies only multiply, threatening to destroy each of their lives forever. As she unravels the truth, the film becomes an effective mystery as well as a stirring exploration of Moroccan society.

The General Electricity Company of the parallel government has announced that the cities of the eastern region had entered a state of complete darkness. The company's media committee explained, on its official Facebook page, that a tremor in the western region's power network led to the disconnection of the lines between the western and eastern wings of the network, pointing out the return of the capacity of the eastern network to 380 MW. The parallel government said that work was underway to gradually restore electricity to all regions and cities by the company’s technicians and engineers. A parallel government statement stated that; “Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Awad Al-Badri, followed the measures for gradually returning of electricity to some regions and cities, successively, after a direct call he received from Prime Minister, Osama Hammad.”

Libya Braces for Cold Weather: National Meteorological Center’s ForecastLibya’s National Meteorological Center has issued a weather forecast predicting a drop in temperatures across the majority of the country, with rain expected in the northwest due to a depression accompanied by a cold air mass. This prediction suggests a potential shift in the current climate that could impact daily life and activities across various sectors including agriculture, transportation, and public safety. Forecast Details and ImpactThe 14-day forecast for Libya indicates temperatures fluctuating between 65°F to 69°F, with hourly updates on weather conditions, including humidity levels and wind speeds. Weather’s Role in Public Safety and PlanningWeather forecasts play a pivotal role in public safety and planning, guiding decisions for residents, agriculture, and transportation services. A significant change in weather patterns, as predicted by the National Meteorological Center, necessitates proactive measures from individuals, businesses, and government agencies to mitigate potential disruptions.

(MENAFN- African Press Organization)Download logoToday is the 72nd anniversary of Libya's independence, on which the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people. Libya has now in place a constitutional and legal framework for elections which the High National Election Commission considers technically implementable. However, laws alone cannot lead to successful elections which can only take place when Libyan stakeholders are genuinely committed to creating the necessary conditions for their successful implementation. The international community also needs to stand united in word and deed and urge Libyan stakeholders to choose the path of peace, unity, and democracy. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).

The Libyan Finance Minister, Khaled Al-Mabrouk, and his Italian counterpart Giancarlo Giorgetti held a meeting in Tripoli on Friday. The two discussed various topics including the reactivation of the Italian-Libyan Joint Committee and the agreement to avoid double taxation between the two countries. The parties also examined possible tools for cooperation in the training of customs and coastal protection personnel, as well as in the fight against money laundering. Al-Mabrouk welcomed the resumption of Italian entrepreneurial activities in Libya, in particular investments in clean energy production projects.

Download logoToday is the 72nd anniversary of Libya’s independence, on which the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Libyan people. Libya has now in place a constitutional and legal framework for elections which the High National Election Commission considers technically implementable. However, laws alone cannot lead to successful elections which can only take place when Libyan stakeholders are genuinely committed to creating the necessary conditions for their successful implementation. The international community also needs to stand united in word and deed and urge Libyan stakeholders to choose the path of peace, unity, and democracy. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).

Today, on Sunday, the Libyan people celebrate the 72nd anniversary of their independence, which marks the culmination of Libyan struggles for freedom after decades of Italian occupation that began in 1911. The struggle against Italian occupation continued until the United Nations' decision to grant Libya independence in November 1949, five years after the end of World War II. On December 24, 1951, the late King Idris Al-Sanusi declared Libya's independence from the balcony of the Al-Manar Palace in Benghazi. In his independence speech, he announced that "as a result of the nation's struggle and by the UN resolution issued on November 21, 1949, Libya had achieved independence with the help of God."

CAIRO – 24 December 2023: Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabbaj honored Sunday the Egyptian Red Crescent's volunteers, who exerted exceptional efforts during the crises in Gaza Strip, Libya and Sudan, on the occasion of the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development. North Sinai's El-Arish International Airport has received 331 planes carrying thousands of tons of relief aid, ambulances, field hospitals, and necessary equipment bound for Gaza since the start of the Israeli war on the strip. The Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) moves the shipments to Gaza from Arish city through the Rafah border crossing along with those provided by the entity itself as well as other Egyptian charities.

Two friends, two destinies, one lifeThey lived worlds apart; the only thing they shared was that they lived in Malta. It was great to have been your friend. Saħħiet Sandro Mallia; adieu Zvezdan Reljic

Libya is discussing handing over hospitals to the Saudi German Hospitals Group to operate and manage. The news was revealed on Thursday after the head of the Department of Support and Development of Medical Services (DSDMS), Ahmed Militan, met in his Tripoli office with the Director of the Saudi German Hospitals Group in Egypt and North Africa, Mohamed Lutfi. The DSDMS reported that several other matters were discussed, including the debts incurred by Libyan patients in affiliated hospitals to the Saudi German Hospitals Group in Cairo. A programme for training human cadres to transfer medical expertise was also discussed. The DSDMS said the operation and management of Libyan hospitals by the Group is part of the DSDMS’s 2024 strategic plan.

For the second consecutive year, AmCham Libya is supporting a Libyan delegation to attend the 2024 World of Concrete (WoC) Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada. AmCham will be attending the event to support engagement between Libyan delegates and exhibitors. Debbie Hirst, AmCham Libya President, told Libya Herald “We look forward to welcoming Libyan businesspeople to this important event for the construction sector, and to further encouraging the engagement of U.S. companies in Libya. We expect that a Libyan delegation to WOC will become a regular occurrence.”WoC is the commercial construction industry’s first, largest and most important annual international event for concrete and masonry professionals across the globe. AmCham-organised and U.S. Department of Commerce supported Libyan trade delegation to the U.S. was ground-breaking and a benchmark (libyaherald.com)40-member Tripoli Chamber delegation returns from World of Concrete expo in Las Vegas, USA (libyaherald.com)Tripoli Chamber discussing leading delegation to WOC show in Las Vegas, USA in January (libyaherald.com)

"Hassituha" (You Felt It), a mostly silent play from eastern Libya, symbolises both the country's divisions between west and east, and the rebirth of Libya's National Theatre Festival, which staged a comeback this week in Tripoli after a 15-year hiatus. "Hassituha", performed at Tripoli's Scouts Theatre by a group who travelled from Marj in eastern Libya, was well received by an audience of more than 1,000 people. But Milad al-Hasadi, head of Derna's National Theatre, expressed hope for Libya's future. "Today we are here burdened, it is true, with wounds, pain and loss, but we are optimistic for our country and its artists who succeeded in reviving the national theatre", said Hasadi. Abdel Basset Buganda, undersecretary of the Libyan culture ministry, told AFP that Libya's theatre had gained lasting momentum.

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