Libya’s long-running political and economic divisions have entered a new phase of tension after Osama Hammad, prime minister of the eastern-based government appointed by the House of Representatives, ordered a …
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Libyan Dinar Faces Pressure as Black Market Rates Rise
The Libyan dinar continued to trade under pressure on Thursday, August 14, 2025, with black market rates showing slight fluctuations across key cities. According to updates from The Libyan Scene …
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EconomyEgyptGovernment PolicyINVESTMENTReal EstateUncategorizedUrban Development
Egypt Defends Move to Offer Unused State Lands for private Investment
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has defended his government’s decision to offer unused state-owned lands for investment in partnership with the private sector, insisting that the initiative is about unlocking …
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Egypt and China have sealed a landmark $1 billion agreement to establish a major tire manufacturing facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), a move aimed at boosting Egypt’s …
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Egypt Makes Simplified Tax System a Permanent Support for Small Businesses
Egypt has taken a big step to ease the tax burden on small and micro-enterprises by making its simplified tax system a permanent feature of the country’s business environment. The …
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The National Oil Corporation (NOC), Libya’s state-owned body in charge of managing and regulating the country’s vital oil and gas sector, has released new figures showing steady production levels for …
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Brega Oil to Boost Cooking Gas Supply in Western, Southern Libya
Brega Oil Marketing Company, one of Libya’s key fuel and gas suppliers, has announced new measures to make the distribution of domestic gas cylinders more efficient in the western and …
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Egypt, China’s Sailun Group Sign $1 Billion Deal for Tire Factory in Suez Canal Economic Zone
Egypt has entered into a major $1 billion agreement with China’s Sailun Group to build a large automotive tire manufacturing plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The deal, announced …
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Egypt Begins Implementation of New Old Rent Law Procedures
Egypt’s Ministry of Housing has announced the start of official steps to implement the new “old rent” law, with a focus on Article 8, which defines the rights and responsibilities …
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CBL Introduces New Rules for Foreign Currency Deposits
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has announced fresh regulations for depositing foreign currency cash into bank accounts, a move the authorities say is aimed at improving transparency, strengthening financial …