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Conclusion of the International Workshop to Prepare the Executive Program for the Three-Year Cultural Development Plan in Libya.

Tripoli, January 23, 2026 – The work of the international workshop to prepare the executive program for the three-year cultural development plan in Libya concluded this Tuesday evening at...

Culture

The “Golden Crescent” Award Introduces Three New Prizes in Its Second Edition, Including “Best Devotional Chant” and “Theme Song.”

The management of the “Golden Crescent” Award has revealed details of its intensive preparations to launch its second edition in 2026, confirming its determination to establish the award’s status...

Culture

Syrian visual artist Randa Maddah

The Syrian visual artist Randa Maddah was born in 1983 in the village of Majdal Shams in the occupied Syrian Golan Heights. After completing a course in drawing and...

Culture

First screening of a documentary about a Syrian refugee in Europe at the Sundance Festival

Syrian refugee Israa (left) with the film’s director and a colleague at the premiere of “One in a Million” during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The Sundance Film Festival...

Culture

Youngest songwriter after Stevie Wonder… Taylor Swift joins the Hall of Fame.

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced the selection of global superstar Taylor Swift to join its ranks. At thirty-six years old, she becomes the second youngest songwriter in...

Economy

Prices of the dollar, euro, pound, and gold at the close of the parallel market on January 24, 2026

The US dollar showed mixed performance against the Libyan dinar in the parallel market during trading on Saturday, January 24, 2026. It closed in the capital, Tripoli, at 9.05...

Economy

Turkish Airlines cancels its flight from Maitiqa after a collision incident.

Tripoli – Turkish Airlines announced on Saturday the cancellation of its scheduled flight from Mitiga International Airport to Istanbul, following an incident where one of its aircraft collided with...

Economy

Al-Zintani: Even if the Federal Reserve Governor were appointed to head the Libyan Central Bank, he would flee—and this is what the exchange rate depends on.

A financial analyst stated that we must distinguish between taxes as a fiscal policy and the exchange rate as a result of monetary policy. We cannot say that imposing...

Economy

Al-Dabaiba discusses cooperation and partnership with Egyptian Petroleum Minister in oil exploration and field development.

Tripoli, January 24, 2026 – The head of the Government of National Unity has issued instructions to the Ministry of Oil and Gas to open avenues of cooperation with...

Economy

The Arab Parliament reaffirms its support for a comprehensive political settlement to the Libyan crisis.

Benghazi, January 24, 2026 – The Arab Parliament has reaffirmed its firm and supportive stance towards achieving a comprehensive political settlement for the Libyan crisis, leading to presidential and...