Why is Libya Divided: Historical Faultlines in Libyan Society
Minister of Culture Habib Mohammed Al-Amin explains the main division in Libyan society.
Culture of Libya: Definition
Minister of Culture of Libya Habib Mohammed Al-Amin defines Libyan culture.
Doing Business in Libya: Main Challenges
Apart from the security issues, Khalil Masoud Mahfud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, discusses some of the major challenges when doing business in Libya.
Libyan Stock Exchange: 1-2% Foreign Investment
Dr. Ahmed M. Karoud, General Manager of Libyan Stock Market, talks about foreign investment in Libyan stock exchange and challenges associated with investing in Libya.
Libyan Stock Market: Slow Foray into Privatization
Dr. Ahmed M. Karoud, General Manager of Libyan Stock Market, talks about the inception of the capital markets in Libya. The history of the stock exchange in Libya goes back to 2007 when a re-engagement of Libya with the international community began. The Libyan Stock Exchange was founded on the need for privatisation and enterprise, letting capitalism take its own course.
Libyan Water Projects: An Overview of the Major Water Investment Projects in Libya
Eng. El-Hadi S. Hensher, Minister of Water Resources of Libya, talks about the ministry of water resources and investment projects.
Libya to Spend LYD 1.5 billion on ICT Investment Projects in 5 Years
In 2013 two major contracts for the modernization of the two mobile operators are signed. For Libyana the estimated costs of the upgrade is LYD 230-250 million and approximately the same amount for Almadar, the second largest mobile operator in Libya. Eng. Usama Siala, Minister of Communications and Informatics of Libya, explains the telecom investment road-map for 2013-2014.
The Third Licence in Libyan Telecom Depends on the New Law
Today the Libyan telecom space is operated by a state monopoly holding that has grip on voice, data and international gateway. Eng. Usama Siala, Minister of Communications and Informatics of Libya, talks about specific problems of introducing the 3rd licence (3rd mobile operator) to the market.
Independent Telecommunication Regulator: A Priority for the Ministry of Telecommunication in Libya
Eng. Usama Siala, Minister of Communications and Informatics of Libya, talks about the new telecommunication law and independent telecom regulatory authority. According to Siala, the priority of the ministry is to promulgate the new telecom law that would allow for an independent TRA and greater involvement of the private sector in the telecom industry.
National Oil Corporation: Libya will be Producing Oil for Another 50 Years
Dr. Nuri A. Berruien, Chairman of the Board of National Oil Corporation (NOC), discusses the future for National Oil Corporation, the largest oil company in Libya. With the fall of the Qaddafi regime, “For the first time, we have been operating differently from the past. NOC has greater independence, unlike in the past under the old regime when the government would interfere with the industry and make dictates that are not conducive to a good business environment. This is all gone,” explains Dr. Berruien.