Tripoli | Follow-up – Trading on Libya’s parallel market concluded on Saturday, January 3, 2026 with relatively high levels for foreign currencies and gold, and a relative rise for the US dollar against the dinar. The capital, Tripoli, recorded a rate of 8.715 dinars to the dollar, while the cities of Zliten, Benghazi, and Ajdabiya also saw it rise to 8.72 dinars.
Foreign Currency Prices (Euro and Pound): Major currencies recorded levels higher than the previous close:
- Euro: Recorded at 10.070 dinars.
- British Pound: Reached 11.45 dinars.
Gold and Remittance Prices: In the metals market, a gram of 18-karat broken gold rose to 889 dinars. As for external remittances, the rates were as follows:
- Turkey Remittance: 8.715 dinars.
- Dubai Remittance: 8.705 dinars.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, historically founded in the 7th century BCE by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant Roman city and a major center under various empires, including the Ottoman, which left a strong architectural imprint in its old medina.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later becoming known for Muammar Gaddafi’s lengthy rule from 1969 until the 2011 revolution.
Zliten
Zliten is a coastal city in northwestern Libya, historically significant as the site of the Zliten Mosaic, a well-preserved Roman floor mosaic from the 2nd century AD depicting daily life and gladiatorial scenes. The city itself has ancient origins and was part of the Roman province of Africa Proconsularis, later becoming an important Islamic scholarly center, home to the Zawiya of Sidi Abd as-Salam al-Asmar.
Benghazi
Benghazi is a major city in eastern Libya, historically significant as a key trade and cultural hub since its founding as the Greek colony of Euesperides in the 6th century BC. It later served as a joint capital of Libya after independence and was a focal point of the 2011 uprising. The city is known for its coastal location, university, and as an economic center for the Cyrenaica region.
Ajdabiya
Ajdabiya is a city in northeastern Libya, historically significant as a key transit point for caravans crossing the Sahara Desert. It gained modern prominence during the 2011 Libyan Civil War as a strategic location contested by rebel and government forces.
Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia, historically known as Anatolia and the heartland of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Its modern identity was forged in 1923 as the Republic of Turkey under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, blending ancient sites like Ephesus with a vibrant, contemporary culture.
Dubai
Dubai is a major global city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, historically a small fishing and pearling village. Its modern transformation began with the discovery of oil in the 1960s, which funded massive infrastructure projects, leading to its current status as a hub for tourism, finance, and trade.
