On Sunday, the second edition of the Benghazi International Book Fair kicked off with significant participation from Libyan and Arab publishing houses.
The exhibition’s theme for this year is “Benghazi: Culture is the Future of the Nation.” Running until 12 December, the fair features diverse books covering scientific, cultural, political, economic, and social fields. It hosts 120 local and Arab publishing houses from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Jordan, and Syria, distributed across 44 pavilions.
Dignitaries, including ministers, ambassadors, and representatives from the Libyan National Army (LNA), attended the opening ceremony. The event also drew intellectuals, journalists, artists, activists, and enthusiasts.
Originally scheduled from 23-31 October, the fair was postponed in solidarity with the victims of Septembers Deadly floods.
On Sunday, the inaugural Benghazi International Mining Expo kicked off, organised by the National Mining Corporation under the Ministry of Industry and Minerals.
The expo is gathering 12 international companies from the UAE, Chad, Egypt, Morocco, Oman, and 30 local enterprises.
Mohamed Asr, the General Director of the National Mining Corporation, expressed his warm welcome to the expo’s guests.
In a recent press statement, he disclosed plans for the corporation to sign several memoranda of understanding, with international partners.
The forum aims to illuminate Libya’s abundant mineral resources, foster associated industries, bolster the national economy, and create avenues for development and investment while generating employment opportunities.
In September, the Chairman of the Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO), Mohamed Abdulmalik Al-Faqih, received the Ambassador of Bangladesh, Abu Hassanat Mohammad Khair and his accompanying delegation.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss areas of cooperation, in the industrial sector. As well as explore avenues to strengthen and enhance collaborative efforts between the two sides. During the meeting, Al-Faqih conveyed his keen interest in expanding bilateral ties.