Interview:Mohamed Al Faqih How does infrastructure in Misrata support manufacturing, and what role do large infrastructure projects play in supporting local industries? MOHAMED AL FAQIH: Manufacturing has been confronted with the challenge of intermittent electricity supply in recent years. However, the improved consistency of power supply has resulted in an increase in production output, highlighting…
Interview:Muhsen Sigutri To what extent can Misrata and Libya compete more effectively as a shipping and logistics centre? MUHSEN SIGUTRI: The fluctuations in energy prices and global supply chain disruptions have primarily impacted cargo and shipment prices. The sector has witnessed significant price changes in recent years, with some fares increasing by more than 100% due not only to energy…
Interview:Farouk Laabidi What is your assessment of the local banking sector? FAROUK LAABIDI:Misrata’s local economy and banking sector have remained resilient amid various challenges. After the Covid-19 pandemic the city has seen a revival with new businesses starting up. The banking sector plays an important role in helping to support this economic activity for both consumers and businesses.…
Interview:Mahmoud Al Sougatri Which factors are contributing to Misrata’s economic revival, and what is the resulting impact on Libya’s broader economic expansion? MAHMOUDAL SOUGATRI: Misrata is recovering, supported by growing optimism from the new businesses that are emerging in the city, as well as the ongoing work to rebuild and strengthen the infrastructure that supports all of…
Interview:Hussein Mohamed Altaher Issa Where do you see economic shifts following the Covid-19 pandemic and other global uncertainties? HUSSEIN MOHAMED ALTAHER ISSA: The pandemic and recent instability have led to longer-term economic shifts in Libya and around the world. Previously, Libya’s economy relied primarily on oil. However, after the revolution and subsequent changes in government,…
Interview:Fathi Amin Al Turki How has Misrata’s private sector recovered in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and recent economic uncertainty in the country? FATHI AMIN AL TURKI: Although the region’s recovery has been a gradual process, it has been bolstered by the determination, adaptability and resilience of local businesses. The pandemic underscored the significance of digital transformation…
The 2023 ARCE Conference focused on Proptech in Africa serves as an excellent platform to explore and capitalize on the emerging opportunities in the region's real estate sector. The event brings together industry professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, technology providers, and policymakers to exchange ideas, showcase innovative technologies, discuss market trends, and foster collaborations. What…
The Guide contains listings of some of the leading hotels and resorts in Misrata and contacts for important government offices and services. It also contains useful tips and information for first-time or regular and business and leisure visitors alike.…
While there are numerous primary and secondary institutions dispersed throughout Misrata, higher education is concentrated at Misurata University. Significant efforts have been made to overhaul the education sector to make up for limits previously placed on the curriculum and disruptions to schooling, especially for children and youth. The Ministry of Education came to an agreement with the minister…
