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Benghazi Draws World’s Urban Planners for Landmark 2050 Vision.

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BENGHAZI — The Fund for Development and Reconstruction of Libya (FDRL), a key development institution under the Benghazi-based government, is hosting one of the largest international urban planning events in the country.

Led by FDRL Director General Eng. Belgasem Khalifa Haftar, the Global Competitive Urban Planning Initiative Benghazi (GCUPI-B) brings hundreds of international and national companies to Benghazi on 6–8 September 2026 to present their designs and ideas for Libya’s urban future.

The initiative, launched with the Urban Planning Authority, aims to build an integrated master plan for Benghazi 2050, covering urban, economic, social and environmental development, with a focus on the city’s Central Business District.

The three-day event features exhibitions, executive reviews and company presentations. Firms advancing through the process will sign memoranda of understanding with the fund on the final day.

Interested Visitors and Contributors Can Join Through Following Link: https://urbanbenghazi.org

NDA Delegation Holds Energy Investment Talks in Cyprus

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CYPRUS – Libya’s National Development Agency (NDA), the development institution of the Benghazi-based government, is exploring renewable energy investment in Cyprus.

A delegation led by NDA Director General Dr. Mahmoud Al-Farjani held economic and investment meetings in Cyprus, in cooperation with the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Talks focused on renewable energy projects, especially solar power and energy storage systems, to supply reliable electricity for Libya’s development plans.

Haftar Meets Turkish FM Fidan in Benghazi as Ties Deepen

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BENGHAZI — Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army, met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and his accompanying delegation in Benghazi.

Following the meeting, Eng. Belgasim Haftar, Director General of the Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund, held separate talks with Fidan focused on expanding bilateral cooperation and strengthening the role of Turkish companies in reconstruction and development projects across Libya.

Belgasim Haftar later accompanied the Turkish delegation to the tomb of Libyan resistance leader Omar al-Mukhtar before seeing them off at Benina International Airport.

Al-Jalaa Hospital Nears Reopening as Work Enters Final Stages

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BENGHAZI — Al-Jalaa Hospital for Surgery and Accidents is nearing full operation, with renovation work now in its final stages.

The project is being carried out by the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, a key development body under the Benghazi-based government, as part of a broader effort to strengthen the health sector and raise the standard of medical care in Benghazi.

The hospital’s emergency department has been fully renovated and equipped with new systems and modern medical equipment. Workers have also installed medical gas networks and new air conditioning and ventilation systems, built to meet strict technical and health standards.

Maintenance of the central air station has been completed, the electrical station has been upgraded, and final work on the administration building is underway. Crews have landscaped the hospital grounds and parking areas, while work continues on the section behind the building.

New High-Tech Gateway Nears Completion at Sirte’s Eastern Entrance

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SIRTE — Work on the Eastern Electronic Gateway, the new eastern entrance to Sirte, is 80% done.

The gateway sits on the international highway and will be fitted with modern, high-tech security screening systems to check vehicles and travellers entering the city. When it opens, it will also include a mosque, a café, restrooms, and security offices, along with other facilities for people passing through.

It is one of several projects going up around Sirte as the city rebuilds and expands.

Central Bank Governor Joins National Dialogue on Housing Finance

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TRIPOLI – The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, took part on Monday in a national dialogue on the banking sector’s role in reviving housing and urban development projects, organized by the Ministry of Housing and Construction.

Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, several ministers, and representatives of banks, financial institutions, and investors attended the event.

The talks focused on improving the real estate financing system, solving problems in the housing sector, and strengthening the partnership between the public and private sectors.

Issa said the Central Bank sees real estate financing as a key driver of economic growth, as it revives construction, creates jobs, and improves people’s quality of life. He added that success requires cooperation between lawmakers, government bodies, banks, and the private sector.

Benghazi Set to Host Libya’s First Skyscraper

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The National Development Authority, key development institution under Eastern region government , has announced plans to build Libya’s first skyscraper in the Jalyana district of Benghazi.

The project is designed to rise 348 meters across 87 floors, classifying it as a supertall skyscraper. It will stand about 18 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower and include six underground parking levels.

Scheduled for completion by 2030, the tower is expected to become the tallest building in Libya and a major landmark in Africa, marking a significant step in the country’s reconstruction and urban development.

National Development Authority Signs Contract for Sirte Fuel Depot Project as Part of Strategic Energy Plans

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The Director General of the National Development Authority, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Farjani, has signed the contract for the implementation of the Sirte Fuel Depot Project, one of Libya’s major strategic infrastructure projects.

The project is part of a wider package of strategic initiatives announced last week by Field Marshal Khalifa Abu al-Qasim Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army, aimed at strengthening energy security, developing infrastructure, and addressing service challenges across the country.

Signed in the presence of Libyan Minister of Industry Mohammed Al-Saidi, the project is considered one of the largest fuel sector developments in Libya. It aims to establish a modern fuel storage depot to increase national storage capacity and secure a strategic fuel reserve, providing a long-term solution to fuel supply challenges in central and southern regions.

The project is expected to reduce fuel shortages, ease pressure on fuel stations, and support transportation, commercial activity, and essential services.

The Sirte Fuel Depot will include modern storage facilities for gasoline and diesel, along with an integrated system for fuel receiving, storage, pumping, and distribution in line with international technical standards. The storage facilities are scheduled to be completed within 12 months, while the full project is expected to be completed within 14 months.

The National Development Authority stated that the project reflects its strategy of implementing major projects with a direct impact on citizens’ lives, improving energy security, strengthening infrastructure efficiency, and enhancing Sirte’s role as a key logistics hub serving different regions of Libya.

National Development Agency Signs Contract with Turkey’s DEHA TECH for Sirte Fuel Depot Project

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The National Development Agency (NDA) has signed a contract with Turkish company DEHA TECH for the implementation of the Sirte Fuel Depot Project, marking one of Libya’s major strategic energy infrastructure initiatives.

The contract was signed by NDA Director Mahmoud Al-Farjani, in the presence of the Eastern Region Government’s Minister of Industry, Mohammed Al-Saidi. The project is part of a wider package of strategic developments aimed at improving energy security, upgrading infrastructure, and addressing service challenges across Libya.

The Sirte Fuel Depot project is designed to provide a long-term solution to fuel supply challenges in central and southern regions by establishing a modern storage facility that will increase fuel capacity and create a strategic reserve.

According to the NDA, the project will help reduce fuel shortages and long queues at fuel stations while supporting transportation, commercial activity, and essential services.

The project includes the construction of advanced storage facilities for gasoline and diesel, along with an integrated system for fuel receiving, storage, pumping, and distribution, built according to international technical standards. The gasoline and diesel storage facilities are expected to be completed within 12 months, while the full project is scheduled for completion within 14 months.

The NDA stated that the project reflects its strategy of implementing major developments with a direct impact on citizens’ lives, strengthening Libya’s energy security, improving infrastructure efficiency, and positioning Sirte as a key logistics hub serving different regions of the country.

National Development Authority Conducts Field Visit to Agricultural Projects in Wadi Ittaba to Strengthen Food Security in Southern Libya

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As part of efforts to strengthen the agricultural sector and enhance food security in southern Libya, the Agricultural Projects Department of the National Development Authority conducted a field visit to several strategic projects in Wadi Ittaba Municipality.

The visit included the Tasaoua Agricultural Project, the Bargouj Agricultural Project, and the Maknousa Agricultural Project, led by the department director and a team of engineers and administrators.

The aim of the visit was to assess the readiness of the projects for the upcoming agricultural season, particularly in relation to seed planting and fruit tree cultivation, as part of a broader plan to boost agricultural production and make better use of fertile land.

Officials said the initiative reflects a wider vision focused on investing in local resources, supporting the national economy, creating job opportunities, empowering local communities, and promoting sustainable development in southern regions of Libya.