• February 16, 2026
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The Central Bank of Libya has announced the opening of subscription for the issuance number (4-2026) of absolute Mudarabah deposit certificates, effective from February 16, 2026, in accordance with the procedures and controls applied in previous issuances.

The bank clarified that this issuance includes three categories of certificates: the first for a period of 91 days ending on May 18, 2026; the second for 182 days ending on August 17, 2026; and the third for 365 days ending on February 16, 2027, with a value of 10 million dinars per certificate.

The announcement indicated that the distribution ratio of profits generated from investments will be 99.75% for subscribers (the second party), compared to 0.25% for the Central Bank of Libya as the Mudarib (the first party). It also set the expected profit margin between 5.5% and 7.5% annually, while emphasizing that this percentage is estimated and not binding.

This issuance comes within the framework of enhancing Islamic investment instruments and expanding the base of Sharia-compliant financing, which contributes to supporting financial stability and providing new investment opportunities for commercial banks in Libya.

Central Bank of Libya

The Central Bank of Libya is the country’s primary monetary authority, established in 1956 to issue currency and manage monetary policy. It has played a critical and often divisive role in Libya’s recent history, notably functioning as a unified financial institution during the post-2011 civil war period despite the country’s political fragmentation.

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. Its cultural sites include the well-preserved Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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