AGP Executive Report

AI Policy in Libya: Libya’s PM Dbaiba adopted an Artificial Intelligence Ethics Charter and launched a National AI Strategy 2026–2030 with 35 initiatives across six pillars, aiming to boost AI use in government, digital identity, skills training, and automation of transactions. Digital Finance & Payments: Tripoli is set to host EPAIX 2026 (June 17–18), a digital transformation and electronic payments exhibition bringing banks and fintech firms together under Central Bank patronage. Laboratory System Upgrade: Libya’s Economy ministry convened stakeholders to build a national laboratory system for testing, calibration, and commodity-specific controls tied to HS codes. Education Tech Cooperation: Libya signed an Egypt deal to upgrade technical education and modernize training equipment. Trade & Investment Links: Libya and Morocco signed an MoU to expand trade and investment cooperation, including market research and capacity building. Autonomous Drones in War: Ukraine confirmed a past test where fully autonomous AI-controlled drones killed Russian soldiers without human oversight, marking a major shift in battlefield automation. University Recovery in Benghazi: Students at the University of Benghazi are returning to campus life as a new campus prepares to open after years of war damage. Gig-Work Rights: The ILO adopted a landmark treaty for platform workers, setting binding standards on pay, safety, social security, and algorithm management.

AI Policy Push: Libya’s PM Dbeibah adopted an Artificial Intelligence Ethics Charter and launched a National AI Strategy 2026–2030 with 35 initiatives across six pillars, targeting AI use in government, digital identity, training, and automation of transactions. Digital Payments & Fintech: Tripoli is set to host EPAIX 2026 (June 17–18), a digital transformation and electronic payments exhibition bringing banks and fintech firms together under Central Bank patronage. Tech Education Upgrade: Libya signed an Egypt deal to boost technical and vocational education, expanding specialized training and modernizing equipment. Laboratory System for Trade: The Economy ministry discussed building a national laboratory system to support testing, calibration, and consulting for commodities, including standardized controls tied to HS codes. Regional Trade MoU: Libya and Morocco signed an MoU to strengthen trade and investment cooperation, including market research, training, and trade missions. University Recovery: Students at the University of Benghazi are returning to normal life as a new campus prepares to open, after years of war damage and mined grounds. Humanitarian Tech Angle (Migration): Libya’s migration tensions continue to flare in Tripoli, with irregular migrant populations rising and public anger focused on UNHCR-linked aid operations.

AI Policy in Libya: Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbaiba unveiled an AI Ethics Charter and launched Libya’s National AI Strategy 2026–2030, with 35 initiatives across six pillars and targets like AI use in 80% of government entities, digital identity for 70% of people, and training 10,000 public employees. University Recovery in Benghazi: After years of war damage, students at the University of Benghazi are back to studying in safer conditions, with a new campus planned to open this autumn and memories of landmines and looted manuscripts still shaping campus life. Digital Finance & Telecom Cooperation: Dbaiba met the US Chargé d’Affaires to discuss a unified development program and cooperation in energy, oil, and telecommunications, including modern technologies and infrastructure support. Humanitarian Hostage Update (Eastern Libya): Global Sumud Maghreb volunteers held in Benghazi have had detention extended by 30 days; families report worsening psychological conditions amid lack of clear legal process. Regional Tech & Research Push: Maghreb countries, including Libya, are advancing AI education and research, while Algeria is highlighted for building university-linked AI and cybersecurity clusters.

Libya Education & Reconstruction: Students at Libya’s University of Benghazi are back to studying in safer conditions after years of war damage, with a new campus planned to open this autumn and leaders citing recovered manuscripts and heavy destruction from earlier fighting. AI & Digital Development: Libya’s government is pushing an AI strategy for transformation, while Maghreb states—including Libya—are also ramping up AI education and research through university-linked ecosystems. Energy, Telecom & Tech Cooperation: Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah met the US Chargé d’Affaires to discuss a unified development program and cooperation in energy, oil, and telecommunications, including modern technologies. Fintech Modernization: Network International and the National University of Benghazi partner to digitize Libya’s banking—aiming to modernize financial services. Humanitarian & Research Links: Libya’s Derna continues rebuilding after floods, and Libya also reviews arrangements with Italy tied to a 7,000-year-old mummy—mixing heritage, science, and international cooperation. Global Tech Policy: The ILO adopted a binding gig-work treaty covering platform workers’ pay, safety, and algorithm management—an important signal for how digital work is regulated worldwide.

Libya Education Recovery: After years of war damage, students at Libya’s University of Benghazi are back to studying in temporary facilities while a new campus is set to open this autumn, with officials citing heavy destruction, looted manuscripts, and landmine threats during the 2014–2016 fighting. Tech & Governance Links: Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah met the US Chargé d’Affaires to discuss a unified development program and cooperation in energy, oil, and telecommunications, including transfer of expertise and modern technologies. AI Policy Push: Libya has launched an AI strategy aimed at driving national transformation, signaling a push to build local capacity and modernize services. Digital Finance: Network International and a NUB partnership plan to digitize Libya’s banking, pointing to faster, more connected financial services. Regional Tech Spillover: Google is expanding “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Libya and other African markets, bringing more AI search and help features to everyday browsing. Humanitarian Tech & Safety: A Global Sumud convoy case continues in Benghazi, where detained volunteers are on a hunger strike, highlighting ongoing risks around aid logistics and communications.

Libya AI Push: Libya has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030, aiming to boost AI use across government, automate transactions, expand national digital identity, train staff, back AI startups, and digitise paper records. Digital Banking in Libya: Network International and National Union Bank (NUB) signed a partnership to digitize Libya’s banking, including prepaid card issuance and fraud-prevention tools via Network’s “Digital Payments as a Service.” AI Education Across the Maghreb: Algeria is leading Maghreb efforts to grow AI education and research, with start-up clusters linking universities, research centres and commercialization—Libya is included in the regional push. Connectivity Update: Google is rolling out Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa—and also Libya—expanding AI search and help features across dozens of African locales. Oil Tech & Monitoring: NOC met Schlumberger to expand training and technology transfer for marginal oilfields, including AI and production optimization. Global Tech-Defense Context: Reports highlight fully autonomous drones killing soldiers for the first time, underscoring fast-moving AI warfare trends. Humanitarian Detention in Benghazi: Global Sumud activists detained in Benghazi continue a hunger strike after being held for trying to deliver aid to Gaza.

Libya’s AI Push: Libya has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030, aiming to put AI into 80% of government services, automate half of transactions, roll out digital identity for 70% of people, train 10,000 staff, back 100 AI start-ups, and digitise 70% of paper records. Digital Banking Upgrade: Network International and National Union Bank (NUB) are partnering to digitize Libya’s banking, including prepaid card issuance and fraud-prevention tools via a managed payments platform. Oil Tech in the Field: Kellton says it has deployed a $2.5m digital wellhead monitoring system for Oil India, using edge-to-cloud sensors across 77 wells—an example of how AI/IoT monitoring is spreading in energy operations. Cyber Watch: Libya’s Central Bank reported detecting a cyber incident affecting some systems, saying customer balances were not impacted and restoration is underway. AI in the Region: Maghreb countries are pushing collaborative AI education and research, with Algeria moving toward structured AI and cybersecurity start-up clusters. Global Tech Spillover: Google is expanding Ask Gemini in Chrome to Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, with Libya included in the broader rollout.

Libya AI Push: Libya has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030, aiming to get 80% of government bodies using AI services, automate half of transactions, roll out digital identity for 70% of people, train 10,000 staff, back 100 AI start-ups, and digitise 70% of paper records. Banking Digitisation: Network International and National Union Bank (NUB) signed a partnership to speed up Libya’s digital payments, including prepaid card issuance, fraud prevention, and managed back-office support. Oil Tech Upgrade: NOC met Schlumberger to expand cooperation on marginal oilfields, training Libyan professionals, and transferring modern tech including AI for drilling and production optimisation. Cyber Alert: Libya’s Central Bank said it detected a cyber incident affecting some systems, activated response plans, and reported no impact yet on customer accounts. Digital Oilfield Project: Kellton launched a $2.5m digital wellhead monitoring system for Oil India, using edge-to-cloud monitoring across 77 wells—an example of the kind of industrial data platforms Libya’s sector is moving toward. Humanitarian Detention: In eastern Libya, 10 of 11 Global Sumud Gaza-aid volunteers remain detained in Benghazi after a kidnapping by LAAF-linked forces; detainees are on a life-threatening “dry” hunger strike.

AI for Government: Libya has launched its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030, aiming to bring AI into 80% of government bodies, automate half of transactions, roll out national digital identity for 70% of people, train 10,000 staff, support 100 AI start-ups, and digitise 70% of paper records. Banking Digitisation: Network International partnered with National Union Bank (NUB) to modernise Libya’s banking payments, including prepaid card issuance and fraud-prevention tools via its “Digital Payments as a Service” platform. Oilfield IoT Upgrade: NOC met Schlumberger to boost marginal field development and train Libyan professionals, including AI and production optimisation. Cyber Watch: Libya’s Central Bank said it detected a cyber incident affecting some systems, activated response plans, and reported no impact yet on customer accounts. Energy Tech in Industry: Kellton launched a $2.5m digital wellhead monitoring system for Oil India, using edge-to-cloud sensors across 77 wells to improve real-time visibility and decision-making. Maritime & Food Tech: Libya’s tuna season is peaking along the coast, with bluefin “blue gold” demand rising from mid-April to mid-July. Space Science: Chandrayaan-3 data linked Shiv Shakti Point soil chemistry to a lunar meteorite found in Antarctica, refining how lunar surface layers mix after impacts.

Oil & Gas Tech: Libya’s National Oil Corporation met Schlumberger to boost cooperation on marginal field development, with a focus on training Libyan professionals and transferring modern tech, including AI for drilling and production optimization. Cybersecurity: Libya’s Central Bank says it detected a cyber incident affecting some systems, activated emergency response and business continuity plans, and reports no impact yet on customer accounts while teams restore limited affected services. Digital Oilfield Monitoring: Kellton announced a $2.5m digital wellhead monitoring rollout for Oil India using an edge-to-cloud setup with sensors, telemetry, and AI analytics—real-time visibility across 77 wells. Space Science (Global, but relevant): Chandrayaan-3 data links soil at Shiv Shakti Point to a lunar meteorite from Antarctica, using APXS rover measurements. Marine & Food Economy: Libya’s bluefin tuna “blue gold” season is underway along the coast from west near Tunisia to east toward Benghazi, highlighting the fish’s high global value. Humanitarian Access: Amnesty urges Libya’s eastern authorities to release 10 detained aid workers from the Global Sumud Land Convoy, arrested while trying to deliver help to Gaza.

Space Science: India’s Chandrayaan-3 team reports that soil chemistry at Shiv Shakti Point (near the Moon’s south pole) closely matches the lunar meteorite ALHA 81005 from Antarctica, using APXS rover data—useful for understanding how impacts mix lunar materials. Oil & Industrial Tech: Oil India has launched a $2.5m digital wellhead monitoring system with Kellton, bringing real-time production data from 77 wells across 46 sites into a unified edge-to-cloud platform using sensors, telemetry gateways, and AI analytics. Libya Development & Planning: Libya’s NESDB says national strategies are now moving from approval to on-the-ground implementation and impact monitoring, with ministries responsible for delivery. Libya Fisheries: A look at Libya’s tuna season (“blue gold”), mapping the mid-April to mid-July migration along the coast and why bluefin tuna matter economically. Humanitarian Tech & Migration: An investigation alleges migrants held in Libya were kidnapped and threatened with forced organ removal while trying to reach the UK—highlighting the tech-enabled logistics of smuggling routes. Diplomacy & AI: Singapore’s foreign minister describes a “diplomatic second brain” built on NanoClaw to organize speeches and policy materials, while stressing accountability can’t be automated. Agriculture & Remote Sensing: Libya’s agriculture minister met Turkey to discuss forest and rangeland cooperation, including seed banks, digital farming tools, smart irrigation, and remote sensing.

Maritime Security: US forces disabled a Palau-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to breach Washington’s Iran blockade; 24 Indian crew were rescued, while the EU also announced fresh sanctions tied to threats against maritime navigation. Oil & Industrial Tech: India’s Oil India deployed Kellton’s AI/IoT digital wellhead monitoring across 77 wells and 46 sites, using sensors, edge computing and AWS cloud to unify real-time production data. Libya Policy & Planning: Libya’s NESDB says national strategies have moved from approval to real implementation, with ministries responsible for delivery and monitoring outcomes on the ground. Libya Marine Science: Libya’s “blue gold” tuna season is underway along the coast from the Tunisian border toward Benghazi, with researchers highlighting bluefin tuna’s speed and migration patterns. Derna Reconstruction: Nearly three years after the 2023 disaster, Derna is rebuilding roads, bridges, homes, desalination and a hospital, but residents say trauma and mental health needs remain. Skills & Digital Economy: Libya reaffirmed vocational education and training cooperation, aiming to update curricula for advanced technologies and the digital economy. Tech in Diplomacy: Singapore’s foreign minister described a “diplomatic second brain” built with an open-source tool to organize speeches and policy materials—while stressing accountability stays human.

Libya’s AI push: Libya has launched a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030 and adopted an ethics charter, aiming to build digital infrastructure and guide responsible AI growth. Skills for rebuilding: Libya reaffirmed its commitment to technical and vocational education, using a Mediterranean forum in Egypt to discuss modernizing curricula, adding advanced-tech and digital-economy disciplines, and expanding scholarships and training with partners including Italy. Derna recovery, mental health next: Nearly three years after the 2023 storm that killed almost 4,000 in Derna, reconstruction is visibly underway—new homes, roads, bridges, and a hospital—but residents say trauma remains, with calls to prioritize mental health. Agriculture tech cooperation: Libya’s agriculture ministry met Turkey to expand cooperation on forests, rangelands, seed banks, genetic resources, and modern tools like smart irrigation and remote sensing. Heritage returns: Libya reviewed final arrangements with Italy for the return of the Takarkori Mummy to Tripoli for permanent display at the National Museum. Regional tech note: A 2026 seawater assessment warned that 17% of Libya’s beaches are unsuitable for swimming, with plans for warning signs and restrictions.

AI & Diplomacy: Singapore’s foreign minister says he built a “diplomatic second brain” with open-source NanoClaw to organize speeches and policy material, while stressing that machines can’t replace human accountability in high-stakes talks. Nuclear Negotiations: Reports say U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Oak Ridge National Lab in Tennessee to consult nuclear experts as Washington prepares for possible Iran talks on enriched uranium and verification planning. Libya Tech & Skills: Libya reaffirmed its push to modernize technical and vocational education, adding advanced-technology and digital-economy disciplines, and discussed scholarships and curriculum updates with Italy. Libya AI Strategy: Libya launched a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2026–2030) and adopted an ethics charter to guide digital infrastructure and responsible AI. Agriculture & Digital Farming (Libya–Turkey): Libya’s agriculture minister met Turkey’s counterpart in Istanbul to expand cooperation on forest and rangeland management, plus genetic resources, seed banks, smart irrigation, and remote sensing. Heritage & Research: Libya and Italy finalized arrangements for the return of the “Takarkori Mummy” to Tripoli for permanent museum display after scientific study in Italy. Environment (Sea Turtles): Activists in Zuwara’s Farwa Island monitor loggerhead turtle nesting, with Libya’s coastline flagged as a key Mediterranean habitat and threats including plastic pollution. Rebuilding Derna: Nearly three years after the 2023 disaster, Derna is back on its feet with new housing, bridges, roads, a desalination plant, schools, a university, and a hospital—while trauma and mental health needs remain.

Agriculture & Digital Farming: Libya’s Agriculture minister met Turkey’s Ibrahim Yumakli in Istanbul to expand forest, rangeland and nature-reserve cooperation, including seed propagation, gene banks, and transfers of smart irrigation, remote sensing and digital farming tools. Energy & Industry Leadership: A new report highlights how Africa’s downstream refinery CEOs are reshaping operations in 2026—relevant to Libya’s broader push to strengthen energy security and reduce fuel import dependence. Rebuilding & Health in Derna: Nearly three years after the 2023 storm, Derna is back on its feet with new homes, bridges, roads, a desalination plant, schools, a university and a 600-bed hospital—while residents say trauma and mental-health needs remain. Skills for the Digital Economy: Libya reaffirmed its commitment to technical and vocational education, aiming to modernize curricula for advanced technologies and the digital economy, with regional and international partners including Italy. AI Strategy: Libya launched a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2026–2030) and adopted an ethics charter to guide digital infrastructure and responsible AI development. Environment & Marine Life: Activists on Farwa Island near Zuwara are monitoring loggerhead sea turtle nesting; officials say Libya records 1,000+ nests annually, but threats like plastic pollution and fishing bycatch persist. Heritage & Research: Libya is preparing the return of the “Takarkori Mummy” to Tripoli for permanent display, following years of scientific study and restoration in Italy. Archaeology in Sidra Gulf: A dual carriageway excavation west of Bin Jawad uncovered an ancient cemetery, markers and pottery, prompting calls for specialized surveys. Vocational Education Cooperation: Libya also discussed scholarships, teacher training and curriculum updates with Italy during a Mediterranean skills forum. Migration Reality Check: Returnee accounts from Nigerians evacuated from Libya describe exploitation and forced domestic labour after being promised work in Egypt. Nuclear Diplomacy (Regional Context): US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner reportedly consulted nuclear experts at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as talks with Iran enter a critical phase—an indirect signal for regional security planning.

Derna Reconstruction: Nearly three years after the 2023 storm devastated eastern Libya’s port city, Derna is back with new roads and bridges, thousands of apartments, a desalination plant, schools, a university, and a 600-bed hospital—yet residents say trauma and missing-family grief still linger. Skills & Digital Education: Libya reaffirmed its push to modernize technical and vocational education, expand regional and international cooperation, and add advanced-technology and digital-economy disciplines, including AI-related reforms. Libya–Italy Heritage Return: Libya reviewed final arrangements with Italy to bring back the “Takarkori Mummy” (about 7,000 years old) for permanent display in Tripoli’s National Museum. Marine Conservation: Activists and Libya’s environment authorities reported rising loggerhead sea turtle nesting on Farwa Island near Zuwara, while warning that plastic pollution and accidental capture remain threats. Renewables Partnership: Libya’s Renewable Energy Authority met China Harbor Engineering Company to explore clean-energy investment and technology transfer. Tech Policy in Libya: Libya launched a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2026–2030) and adopted an ethics charter, aiming to build digital infrastructure and responsible AI use. Archaeology in Sidra Gulf: During dual carriageway work west of Bin Jawad, a cemetery and ancient pottery were discovered, prompting calls for specialist surveys.