A meeting was held in Tripoli on Sunday between the Director General of the Libyan Export Promotion Centre (LEPC), Mohamed Al-Deeb, and the Chairman of the National Industry Promotion Authority, Muftah Al-Senussi Ageela, to discuss topics related to local industry. The meeting focused on the quality of Libyan products and increasing competitiveness to open greater export horizons in international and regional markets. This is to meet local demand for several materials, goods, and products, arriving at the stage of exporting the surplus abroad, especially to countries that have a commercial relationship with Libya. Workshop next yearAl-Belaili confirmed that the LEPC has agreed with the Industrial Promotion Authority to hold a workshop next year on packaging and storing local agricultural products in a good, elegant and modern form that would attract the attention of international customers. International companies to be invitedHe revealed that international companies specialized in these fields will be invited to the workshop as part of the LEPC’s plan to advance national industry and help local products penetrate global markets in accordance with internationally approved standards.

CAIRO - 11 September 2023: A Libyan military source confirmed to "Youm 7" on Monday that five soldiers of the Libyan National Army have been killed and contact has been lost with seven others, due to the intense Hurricane Daniel sweeping through the nation in recent hours. The source also indicated that the death toll might rise, especially in the eastern region, in the aftermath of the storm. The city of Derna was described as facing a disastrous situation, being significantly hit by the intense hurricane. Acting proactively, the Security Directorate of Derna has initiated the evacuation of residents from areas facing the sea, aiming to ensure their safety. Hurricane Daniel has emerged as a rare and devastating force affecting parts of Libya, a country already grappling with political and socio-economic challenges.

At least 20 people were confirmed dead so far, while the fate of dozens others remain unknown as they went missing, after Mediterranean Storm Daniel unleashed extreme floods across the eastern coastal line of Libya yesterday. 13 people died in Al-Bayda, Libya’s 4th largest city which is located in the north east of the country. Images posted by locals on social media showed flooded streets in the eastern cities of Al-Bayda, Derna, Al-Marj and Sussah. Images taken today showing the aftermath of heavy flooding that hit Libyan city of Al-Bayda yesterday on the backdrop of Storm Daniel. The #Libya Update pic.twitter.com/RolpQEYY55 — The Libya Update (@TheLibyaUpdate) September 11, 2023The Government of National Unity, led by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, designated flooded cities in eastern Libya as disaster areas.

At least 20 people were reported dead Monday in eastern Libya after the Mediterranean Storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation. The dead included 12 people in the eastern town of Bayda, the town’s main medical center said. Another seven people were reported dead in the coastal town of Susa in northeastern Libya, according to the Ambulance and Emergency Authority. The man was stuck in his car and surrounded by floods in the eastern town of Marj, according to Walid al-Arfi, spokesperson for the government-run emergency response agency in eastern Libya. Over the weekend, Libyans shared footage on social media showing flooded housed and roads in many areas across eastern Libya.

Organisers, the Tunisian African Business Council (TABC), announced today that Libya’s Tripoli-based Finance Minister, Khaled Al-Mabrouk, has accepted an invitation to participate in its 6th Financing Investment and Trade in Africa 2023 (FITA 2023). The announcement followed on from a visit today by Issam Ben Youssef, TABAC Vice President, to Mabrouk in Tripoli to invite him to the event. The event will be held in Tunis from 20-21 September. Last week TABAC had announced that Director of Investment at Misrata Free Zone will be speaking at the event.

Authorities in eastern Libya declared the city of Derna a disaster zone Monday after the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation. Dozens of others were reported missing, and authorities fear they could have died in the floods that destroyed homes and other properties in several towns in eastern Libya, according to local media. Over the weekend, Libyans shared footage on social media showing flooded housed and roads in many areas across eastern Libya. Ossama Hamad, the prime minister of the east Libya government, has declared Derna a disaster zone after heavy rainfall and floods destroyed much of the city. Hamad’s government declared a state of emergency Saturday and suspended classes as a precaution ahead of the storm, which made landfall overnight.

ALBAWABA Heavy storms and strong rainfall hit the Libyan shores as Storm Daniel hammers through the cities of Benghazi, Al-Marj, and Derna among other Libyan territories. Dua for Libya after storm DanielO Allah, the Most Merciful and CompassionateGrant strength to the people of Libya,As they face the challenges of rebuilding their homes and lives. Shower them with Your mercy and grace,Guide their hands as they restore what was lost.

BENGHAZHI :A major Mediterranean storm swept through eastern Libya on Sunday and Monday, killing at least 25 people and damaging homes and roads, medical sources said. We are inside and trying to get out," Derna resident Ahmed Mohamed told Reuters by phone on Monday. Four major oil ports in Libya, Ras Lanuf, Zueitina, Brega and Es Sidra, were closed from Saturday evening for three days, two oil engineers told Reuters. The United Nations in Libya said it was following the storm closely and would "provide urgent relief assistance in support of response efforts at local and national levels". (Reporting by Ayman Werfali in Benghazi and Ahmed Elumami in Tripli, Writing by Tarek Amara in Tunis, Editing by Nick Macfie)

CAIRO (AP) — At least 27 people were reported dead Monday in eastern Libya after the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation. The dead included 12 people in the eastern town of Bayda, the town’s main medical center said. Another seven people were reported dead in the coastal town of Susa in northeastern Libya, according to the Ambulance and Emergency Authority. The man was stuck in his car and surrounded by floods in the eastern town of Marj, according to Walid al-Arfi, spokesperson for the government-run emergency response agency in eastern Libya. Over the weekend, Libyans shared footage on social media showing flooded houses and roads in many areas across eastern Libya.

Libyan city of Derna is declared a disaster zone after devastating flooding. Dozens are feared deadAuthorities in eastern Libya have declared the city of Derna a disaster zone after the Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods over the weekend in different parts of the North African nation

A 32-year-old man has gone on trial, accused of corrupting three minors via webcam. Mr. Justice Aaron Bugeja will try the accused without a jury, upholding an application filed by the accused who wished to avail himself of this legal right. He is accused of corruption of minors aged under 15, namely a 12-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl. “The crime of corruption of minors doesn’t require contact, even the presence of the minor is sufficient,” said the lawyer. Lawyers Angele Vella and Danika Vella are prosecuting on behalf of the Office of the Attorney General.

ALBAWABA - A red atmosphere has covered the sky of Libya as the Middle Eastern country is hit with a devastating storm Daniel. A video was shared online showing red dust covering one of the Libyan cities as people were seen outside with some linking the red-covered sky with storm Daniel. Many netizens commented praying to God to protect people in Libya as at least 150 were announced killed in the Derna District in northern Libya by storm Daniel. Storm Daniel is affecting multiple cities in Libya including Benghazi, Al-Marj, and Derna. Videos and photos were shared online showing streets and cars submerged with water due to floods caused by the storm Daniel.

BENGHAZHI (Reuters) - A powerful Mediterranean storm swept through eastern Libya, damaging houses and roads and killing at least three people, government sources and witnesses said on Monday. Authorities declared a state of extreme emergency, closing schools and stores and imposing a curfew as the storm hit on Sunday and Monday. ?in Libya including Ras Lanuf, Zueitina, Brega and Es Sidra were closed from Saturday evening for three days, two oil engineers told Reuters. The United Nations in Libya said it was following the storm closely and would "provide urgent relief assistance in support of response efforts at local and national levels". (Reporting by Ayman Werfali in Benghazi and Ahmed Elumami in Tripli, Writing by Tarek Amara in Tunis, Editing by Nick Macfie)

ALBAWABA - Storm Daniel has killed at least 150 people in the Derna District northern Libya. The storm hammered through the cities of Benghazi, Al-Marj, and Derna among other Libyan territories, as residents of the affected areas suffer from water and electricity shortages.

Libya’s National Oil Corporation declared a state of emergency for its four oil ports amid a Mediterranean storm that swept through Greece last week and is now heading to northern Africa. The storm update comes as Libya’s oil production reached 1.207 million barrels daily, per the National Oil Corporation. NOC published the update on Facebook, also reporting that in August, total oil production stood at 36.5 million barrels. ADVERTISEMENTMeanwhile, Libya is planning to have its first oil and gas tender in 17 years to further boost its hydrocarbon production. The tender will be held in 2024 and should help Libya move closer to its target of 2 million bpd in daily oil output by 2026.