Digital Security: Reuters sources allege Israeli ad-tech firm Discover-Tech used online ads to track Starlink users; Libya was among more than 100 countries where it bid heavily for ad space. Engineering Research: Tripoli has opened its first International Engineering Project Management Conference, featuring Libyan research on greener steel production, resource sustainability and reducing construction waste. Misrata Investment: A Libyan-Italian forum brought together companies from technology, energy and shipbuilding, with port infrastructure and trade links to African markets among its priorities. Connectivity: Libya’s O3 Group announced the Medusa submarine cable’s arrival in Benghazi, a step toward expanding the country’s international digital links. Higher Education: Italy awarded 100 scholarships to Libyan students for 2026–27, supporting study in a university system focused on research and innovation.
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Engineering: Tripoli has launched its first International Engineering Project Management Conference, bringing together Libyan and international experts. Research presented by Libyan Iron and Steel Company engineers covered factory project management, greener industry, resource sustainability and reducing construction waste. Digital Infrastructure: The Medusa submarine cable has arrived in Benghazi, a step highlighted as part of the city’s digital expansion. Women in Engineering: A profile spotlights a Libyan woman building a career in engine modification.
Digital Infrastructure: Libya’s O3 Group announced the Medusa submarine cable’s arrival in Benghazi, a milestone in efforts to strengthen the city’s international connectivity. Engineering: A feature spotlighted a Libyan woman building a career in engine modification, highlighting local technical talent and women’s participation in the field.
Digital Infrastructure: Libya’s O3 Group announced that the Medusa submarine cable had arrived in Benghazi, a step in expanding the city’s international connectivity. Oil Technology: At a Tripoli forum, the Privatisation and Investment Board backed local oil-equipment manufacturing and maintenance, technology transfer and training for Libyan workers. Digital Transformation: Commerce officials from Tripoli, Benghazi and Misrata visited SAP’s Berlin centre to explore AI and data analysis for improving chamber services. Energy Finance: The $5 billion Africa Energy Bank formally launched in Abuja, aiming to fund projects across the energy sector and help address the continent’s investment gap.
Oil Industry Technology: A Tripoli forum focused on expanding local oil and gas manufacturing, transferring technology and training Libyan workers. Digital Connectivity: The O3 Group announced the Medusa submarine cable’s arrival in Benghazi, a step toward stronger international connections. Digital Transformation: Libyan business chambers visiting Berlin explored how AI and data analysis could improve their services. Medical Technology: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre introduced an advanced technique to treat heart rhythm disorders.
Connectivity: Libya’s O3 Group says its Medusa submarine cable has arrived in Benghazi, a step toward expanding the city’s digital links. Homegrown Industry: At a Tripoli forum, officials and businesses discussed local oil-equipment manufacturing, technology transfer and training Libyan workers. Health Technology: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre has introduced an advanced technique to treat heart-rhythm disorders. Engineering: In Mayah, entrepreneur Rawan Abu Aisha has built a business modifying car engines, turning a childhood interest into a career. Digital Skills: Libyan trade-chamber representatives visiting Berlin explored how artificial intelligence and digital tools could improve services and institutional performance.
Local Engineering: In Mayah, entrepreneur Rawan Abu Aisha has turned a childhood interest in cars into an engine-modification business, using custom-built units. Oil Industry Technology: A Tripoli forum focused on expanding local oil-equipment manufacturing and maintenance, transferring expertise and training Libyan workers. Digital Connectivity: Libya’s O3 Group announced the Medusa submarine cable’s arrival in Benghazi, a step toward stronger digital links. Health Technology: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre introduced an advanced technique for treating heart rhythm disorders. Digital Services: Libyan chambers of commerce representatives visited SAP’s digital transformation centre in Berlin to explore AI and data tools for improving services.
Digital Connectivity: Libya’s O3 Group says the Medusa submarine cable has arrived in Benghazi, a step toward expanding the city’s international internet links. Local Industry: A Tripoli forum focused on bringing more oil-sector manufacturing and equipment maintenance to Libya, with technology transfer and workforce training among its goals. Business Technology: Commerce representatives from Tripoli, Benghazi and Misrata visited SAP’s digital transformation centre in Berlin and discussed how AI could improve chamber services. Health Innovation: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre has introduced an advanced technique for treating heart rhythm disorders. Engineering Enterprise: In Mayah, Rawan Abu Aisha has turned her interest in mechanics into an engine-modification business, building custom units for customers.
Engineering: In Mayah, 25-year-old Rawan Abu Aisha has turned a childhood interest in cars into a business modifying engines, launched in 2022 with support from an entrepreneurship competition. Cybersecurity: Researchers say Israeli ad-tech firm Discover-Tech was the leading bidder on Starlink-related advertising in Libya and more than 100 other countries, raising concerns about possible user tracking. The findings do not prove individual subscribers were identified or monitored. Connectivity: Libya’s O3 Group announced the Medusa submarine cable’s arrival in Benghazi, a step toward stronger digital links. Health Technology: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre introduced an advanced technique to treat heart rhythm disorders.
Cybersecurity: Researchers say an Israeli ad-tech firm heavily targeted Starlink advertising auctions in Libya, raising concerns about possible location tracking; the findings do not prove individual users were tracked. Digital Infrastructure: Libya’s O3 Group announced the Medusa submarine cable had arrived in Benghazi, a step toward stronger connectivity. Energy Technology: Libya is advancing AI-powered oilfield technology as it targets crude output of 2 million barrels a day. Medical Science: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre introduced an advanced technique for treating heart rhythm disorders. Biodiversity: Researchers rediscovered blind shrimp in Benghazi caves after a century and warned that their habitat needs protection.
Cybersecurity: Researchers say an Israeli ad-tech firm heavily targeted Starlink users in more than 100 countries, including Libya, through online ad auctions. The activity may have enabled tracking, but does not prove individual users were identified. Financial Technology: More than 60 Central Bank of Libya professionals completed specialist training in Islamic monetary policy, liquidity management and treasury operations, supported by the Islamic Development Bank Institute. Connectivity: The O3 Group announced the arrival of its Medusa submarine cable in Benghazi, a step toward expanding the city’s digital links. Healthcare: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre introduced an advanced technique for treating heart rhythm disorders. Energy Technology: Libya is advancing AI-powered oilfield technology as it targets crude output of 2 million barrels a day.
Digital Infrastructure: O3 Group says the Medusa submarine cable has arrived in Benghazi, alongside plans to expand fibre networks, introduce 5G and develop data centres. The cable’s arrival does not mean it is operational yet. Energy Technology: Libya is advancing AI-powered oilfield technology as it targets crude production of 2 million barrels a day. Healthcare: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre has introduced an advanced technique to treat heart-rhythm disorders. Wildlife Research: Blind shrimp have been rediscovered in Benghazi caves after a century, prompting warnings about their habitat.
Digital Infrastructure: Libya’s O3 Group announced the Medusa submarine cable’s arrival in Benghazi, alongside plans for fibre networks, 5G, data centres and wider international connectivity. The cable’s arrival does not mean it is commissioned or providing service. Energy Technology: Libya is advancing AI-powered oilfield technology as it targets crude production of 2 million barrels a day. Medical Innovation: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre has introduced an advanced technique for treating heart rhythm disorders. Biodiversity Research: Blind shrimp rediscovered in Benghazi caves after a century have raised concern about the fragile habitat.
Digital Infrastructure: Benghazi’s O3 Group has launched plans for a digital ecosystem spanning telecoms, fintech, cloud computing, international connectivity and education—an ambitious response to Libya’s weak internet and infrastructure. Healthcare Technology: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre has introduced an advanced technique to treat heart rhythm disorders, expanding access to specialized care. Energy Innovation: Libya is advancing AI-powered oilfield technology as it targets production of 2 million barrels a day; separate plans for offshore gas expansion include subsea pipelines to Europe. Science: Researchers have rediscovered a blind shrimp in Benghazi caves after a century, while warning that its habitat needs protection.
Energy Technology: Libya and Russia have discussed restarting their joint intergovernmental commission, including energy projects and possible Russian technology support. Digital Oilfields: Libya is positioning AI and connectivity as part of its next oil-production cycle, with AI-powered oilfield technology linked to a target of 2 million barrels per day. Healthcare Innovation: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre has introduced pulsed-field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation, bringing a new cardiac procedure to patients in Libya. Biodiversity Research: Blind shrimp have been rediscovered in Benghazi caves after a century, prompting warnings about the species’ habitat.
Earth Sciences: GeoLibya 4 opened in Tobruk on Oct. 25, bringing scientists and researchers together for a two-day conference organized by the University of Tobruk and the Libyan Society for Earth Sciences. Health Technology: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre has introduced pulsed-field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation, expanding access to advanced cardiac care inside Libya. Digital Infrastructure: The Medusa submarine cable has arrived in Benghazi, while the O3 Group has outlined plans to develop digital infrastructure. Energy Technology: Libya is advancing AI-powered oilfield technology as it targets production of 2 million barrels a day; offshore gas development also moved forward with Mellitah Oil & Gas completing its Bouri gas project.
Advanced Healthcare: Tajoura’s National Heart Centre has introduced pulsed-field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation, bringing a newer, more precise heart-rhythm procedure to patients in Libya. Energy Technology: Libya is pursuing AI-powered oilfield tools and connectivity to support its next production cycle, with output ambitions of 2 million barrels a day. Digital Infrastructure: Benghazi’s Medusa submarine-cable arrival is tied to O3 Group’s plans to develop digital infrastructure. Earth Sciences: The two-day GeoLibya 4 conference opens today, bringing researchers and specialists from Libya and abroad to Tobruk.
Healthcare Technology: Tajoura’s National Centre for Heart Disease and Surgery has begun using pulsed-field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation, bringing an advanced heart-rhythm procedure to patients in Libya. Energy Innovation: Libya is promoting AI-powered oilfield technology as part of plans to raise crude production to 2 million barrels a day. Digital Infrastructure: The Medusa submarine cable has landed in Benghazi, while local operator O3 has outlined plans to build digital infrastructure around the connection. Earth Science: GeoLibya 4 opens in Tobruk today, bringing together Libyan and international scientists and researchers for a two-day conference. Biodiversity: A blind shrimp has been rediscovered in Benghazi caves after a century; researchers warn its habitat needs protection.
Energy Technology: Libya is tying AI and digital connectivity to its next oil-production cycle, with AI-powered oilfield technology aimed at boosting output toward 2 million barrels a day. Digital Infrastructure: The Medusa submarine cable has arrived in Benghazi, where O3 Group plans to build digital infrastructure around the landing. Science & Research: A blind shrimp has been rediscovered in Benghazi’s caves after a century; researchers warn its habitat needs protection. Libya’s remote-sensing centre also inspected its Murzuq satellite-data reception station. Energy Projects: Mellitah Oil & Gas has completed the Bouri offshore gas project, while GECOL discussed cooperation with Siemens and AGOCO and SLB pledged to advance their operational partnership. Earth Sciences: GeoLibya 4, organized by the University of Tobruk and the Libyan Society for Earth Sciences, opens October 25.
Earth Sciences: GeoLibya 4 opens in Tobruk on October 25, bringing Libyan and international researchers together for a two-day conference. Digital Finance: New Central Bank governor Faouzi Aboukhzam specializes in payment systems and financial settlements, experience relevant to modernizing Libya’s banking services. Energy Technology: Libya is advancing AI and automation in oilfields as it targets 2 million barrels of daily production; a national initiative connects operators with local tech talent, and Sirte Oil has completed the country’s first autonomous AI-powered geosteering operation. Connectivity: Medusa’s submarine cable has arrived in Benghazi, while O3 Group has outlined plans to develop digital infrastructure. Biodiversity: Blind shrimp have been rediscovered in Benghazi caves after a century, prompting warnings about their habitat. Space Science: Libya’s Centre for Remote Sensing and Space Science inspected its satellite-data reception station in Murzuq.
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