Upstream Energy & Investment: Libya’s Petroleum Research Center launched the first NOVA Conference and Exhibition in Benghazi (Oct 5–7, 2026), backed by NOC and AGOCO, aiming to pull investors, researchers and upstream operators together around exploration, field development and digital/AI tools. Oil Sector Partnerships: NOC also held talks with Shell on a wider gas-sector strategy, including timelines for technical assessments and moving toward new phases of cooperation. Electricity Crisis Response: The Libyan Academy of Graduate Studies discussed a national scientific initiative to tackle the electricity crisis, proposing a multidisciplinary expert team and a workshop to turn recommendations into actionable programs. Digital Government: Libya’s Government of National Unity met Huawei Libya to advance digital transformation and modernize e-services for the civil service ministry. Road Safety Training: UNITAR and FIA launched the MENA edition of the Safe Mobility for All & for Life programme, with Libya among participating countries, focusing on training and mentorship for road safety projects. Social Tech & Inclusion: Libya’s education and science bodies (with ALECSO) completed autism care training for 25 participants across Greater Tripoli, covering inclusive education methods and individualized support. Industry Skills for Defense Manufacturing: TÜMOSAN backed Libya’s defense industry goals by training 22 engineers in Türkiye on modern production systems and quality/maintenance practices. Energy Reliability Watch: Libya’s heatwave-driven power cuts sparked protests in Tripoli and nearby towns, with residents linking outages to wider impacts on water, telecoms and daily life.