Tripoli – The National Commercial Bank has announced an extension of working hours at all its branches and agencies until 5:30 PM daily, starting from Wednesday until next Monday, February 16, 2026. This is in line with the instructions from the Central Bank of Libya aimed at increasing working hours during the current period.
The bank confirmed the continued distribution of cash liquidity through its branches, noting that ATM machines will operate 24 hours a day in various Libyan cities to meet customer needs.
The bank explained, in a statement on its Facebook page, that the goal of this extension is to facilitate cash withdrawal operations and enable customers to obtain liquidity easily.
In the same context, the Central Bank of Libya has begun sending shipments of cash liquidity to commercial banks in a number of regions to cover the increasing needs as the holy month of Ramadan approaches.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic center, the medina, features architecture reflecting these diverse influences.
National Commercial Bank
The National Commercial Bank (NCB) is a major financial institution in Saudi Arabia, founded in 1953. It holds the distinction of being the kingdom’s first licensed bank and has played a central role in the country’s economic development and modernization.
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.
Facebook
Facebook is a social networking service founded in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and his Harvard University roommates. It began as a campus directory before expanding globally, fundamentally changing online communication and growing into one of the world’s largest technology companies.
ATM machines
ATM machines, or Automated Teller Machines, are electronic banking outlets that allow customers to complete basic transactions without a bank teller. The first working ATM was installed in London in 1967 by Barclays Bank, based on a concept by inventor John Shepherd-Barron. These machines revolutionized personal banking by providing 24/7 access to cash withdrawals and other financial services.
Libyan cities
Libyan cities, such as the ancient capital of Tripoli and the historic port of Benghazi, are steeped in a rich history shaped by Phoenician, Roman, Arab, and Ottoman influences. Many feature well-preserved old towns, like Tripoli’s medina, alongside modern developments, reflecting the country’s complex past and diverse cultural heritage.
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Its history is rooted in the Islamic tradition that it was during this month that the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. The fast from dawn to sunset commemorates this revelation and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
