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Libya, US Sign Compensation Agreement
Tripoli-- Libya and the United States have signed Thursday a compensation deal for Libyan victims of American attacks against Libya and American victims of alleged Libyan reprisals, paving the way for full normalization of ties between the two countries.

The Leader Meets ANC President Jacob Zuma
The Leader of the Revolution received on Wednsday night the president of the South African ANC Mr. Jacob Zuma who is on an official visit to Libya.

Santiago: I'm Counting on the Leader for Support to ICJ
At a dinner banquet hosted in her honor by the Philippines embassy in Tripoli, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago said she is counting on the Leader of the Revolutions' support to her election to the International Court of Justice.

Chiefs of Staff of North Africa Region Hold Second Meeting in Tripoli
Functions of second meeting of Chiefs of Staff of countries of North Africa Region held their second meeting on Tuesday in Tripoli and discussed the establishment of the North African force.

Libya, Bolivia to Establish Diplomatic Relations
Bolivia and Libya agreed Wednesday to establish diplomatic relations and join efforts to develop the nations' energy resources.

Awilco Offshore to Drill Offshore Wells in Libya
Awilco Offshore through Premium Drilling has received a Letter of Intent from an international operating company for a drilling program of two firm wells plus one optional well for the jack-up drilling rig WilForce.

United Arab Emirates Desalination Energy Recovery Contract Awarded To ERI
Energy Recovery, Inc. ("ERI") (NASDAQ:ERII), a global leader of ultra-high-efficiency energy recovery products and technology for desalination, announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide the energy recovery technology for the Hamriyah (Phase 1) Power Station Seawater Reverse Osmosis (SWRO) Desalination Plant.

GCC Oil Wealth Tops $600b this Year
Oil revenue of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members is estimated to exceed $600 billion in 2008, prolonging the economic and investment boom in the region for the medium term, according to a report by Gulf Finance House.

Libya, Oman to Establish a $500M Joint Company
Within the context of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said's Libya visit, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a joint holding company with a capital of $500 million was signed yesterday.

Ghanem Meets British Ambassador in Tripoli
The Chairman of the National Oil Corporation NOC met last week the British ambassador to Libya Sir Vincent Fean along with the accompanied key representatives from the British Embassy in Libya.

Higher Board for Oil, Gas Commended NOC on Dedication
During its first meeting for the year 2008, the Higher Board for Oil & Gas commended the performance and dedication of the National Oil Corporation during the last year and the efforts made by to safeguard Libyan economic and energy interests.

Working Women in the Middle East are Treated Fairly, Study
Women Rising Up the Ranks in Middle East Workplace with 51% of women citing gender will not adversely impact their chances of being promoted as compared to male colleagues in a similar position, latest Bayt.com and YouGovSiraj study shows.

Opinion: Smothering affection
Br Zainab Al-Arabi
A long time ago, I read an article by a British writer who said that she loved her children so much, that she was purposefully harsh with them emotionally. She would push them away from her as they came to hug and kiss her, saying that this was the best way she knew to teach them to grow up tough and be able to survive in a cruel world. I remember feeling sorry for her and her children.

Opinion: There Remains a Dire Need for a Health Secretariat in Libya
By By: Elmahdi A. Elkhammas, FACS
Two years ago I expressed my individual feeling in a small article that was posted on Ibnosina website (www.ibnosina.org); I titled it as "Let us prepare for 2007". Most likely, it was read by very few people.

Opinion: The Transparency Verification Committee (TVC) report – what next?
By Sami Zaptia
As reported by the Tripoli Post, The Transparency Verification Committee (TVC) released on 24th July this year its long awaited report on the transparency affidavits presented to it by both Libyan public officials and senior personalities in the private sector.
Opinions
Opinion: Muslim Women    and the Internet
   By Zainab Al-Arabi
Opinion: Korean-Libyan    Solar Energy Cooperation:    Is this the Start of a    Libyan Solar Energy    Policy?
   By Sami Zaptia
Opinion: Is Oil Behind The    Arrest Warrant for The    President of Sudan?
   By Sondos Algatit
Opinion: Rampant    Speculation
   By Morgan Strong
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  Libya Sends Medical and Humanitarian Aid to Senegal  
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  Awilco Offshore to Drill Offshore Wells in Libya  
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Libya Releases Two Swiss Nationals, Resumes Oil Shipments to Bern
Two Swiss citizens held by Libya have been released on bail and are in good health and Libyan tanker with 80,000 tons of oil left Libya on Tuesday for Switzerland, a sign of easing tension between the two countries.

 

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