Economy
📊 Insights on Libya’s markets, trade, and financial policies – tracking shifts that shape business and daily life in the country.Â
370km Egypt-Libya Road Could Turn Kufra Into a Regional Trade Gateway
Construction is advancing on a 370-kilometre road linking Egypt’s East Oweinat region with Libya’s Al-Kufra, creating a new land route...
Libya’s Oil Revenue Gap: How $18.46 Billion in Exports Became $11.16 Billion at the Central Bank
The headline difference is real, but it is not one unexplained pot of missing money. Libya’s published figures show two...
Libya’s Maritime Economy: Untapped Potential on the Mediterranean Coast
Oil remains the backbone of Libya’s economy. However, this reality has overshadowed another long-term economic asset with enormous potential: the...
Libya’s First-Quarter Revenues Top LYD 24 Billion as Oil Income Strengthens Fiscal Outlook
Libya’s public revenues exceeded LYD 24.27 billion during the first quarter of 2026, according to newly released figures from the...
Libya’s Central Bank Cybersecurity Under Attack: Technical Shutdown Threatens the Dinar and Shakes Confidence in the Financial System
What happened at the Central Bank of Libya was more than another technical glitch. A coordinated cyberattack knocked the bank’s...
Libya’s Central Bank to Inject $2 Billion Into Foreign Currency Market
Libya’s Central Bank (CBL) will inject $2 billion into the banking system next week to finance documentary credits for imports...
Libya Has 3,200 Hours of Sunshine. So Why Is Solar Still Missing?
Libya rarely appears in conversations about renewable energy. That seems strange for a country that enjoys more than 3,200 hours...
Libya and Serbia Move to Deepen Trade and Investment Ties
Libya and Serbia have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding economic and trade cooperation, as both sides explore new channels for...
Misrata Chamber Looks to Strengthen Regional Trade at Tunisia Investment Forum
The Misrata Chamber of Commerce took part in the 22nd Tunisia Investment Forum (TIF 2026) in Tunis this week, highlighting...
Libya’s Central Bank Cybersecurity Incident Highlights Growing Digital Risks for the Financial Sector
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has confirmed that a recent cybersecurity incident remains under control and has not affected...