LBDA

12/04/2026

✈️ Restoring direct flights between Libya and the UK is no longer optional it’s essential 🇱🇾🇬🇧

For decades, this route connected Libya to the world, serving students, patients, and business travellers. Before 2014, it carried over 120,000 passengers annually with strong demand.

Since then, the gap has been significant, but encouragingly, several international airlines have already resumed operations to Libya, signalling renewed confidence.

💬 Reconnecting Tripoli and London, and bringing Benghazi back into the network, is a key step towards restoring Libya’s global position.

🤝 LBDA will actively work towards supporting and facilitating the return of these vital air links

30/03/2026

We are proud to share a significant step towards strengthening international academic collaboration 🤝

Our CEO and COO had the honour of meeting with the Dean of the University of Benghazi, alongside senior academic leadership, to explore opportunities for partnership and knowledge exchange.

This meeting reflects our continued commitment to building strong bridges between Libya and the international academic community, supporting education, innovation, and institutional development.

We look forward to developing this collaboration further and creating impactful opportunities for students and institutions alike.

29/03/2026

We are pleased to share that LBDA is closely monitoring the positive construction activity and steady progress taking place in Benghazi.

This development reflects a strong step forward, and we are very proud to witness these achievements contributing to growth and future opportunities.

01/03/2026

During his visit, this is what our Chairman had to say:

“We were pleased to engage with the elected Mayor of .

The growing stability in the city is clearly evident, and the successful municipal elections demonstrate that democratic processes in Libya are achievable when the right security conditions are in place.

The role of the Libyan National Army in maintaining order has been instrumental in enabling institutional progress, supporting reconstruction efforts, and fostering an environment where governance and development can move forward.”

28/02/2026

📢 🇱🇾 To Libyan applicants of the Chevening Scholarship: the wait is over!

Congratulations to everyone invited to interview 🎉 A well-deserved achievement in a highly competitive process.

If you weren’t shortlisted this time, keep going, your ambition matters.

📢 🇱🇾 إلى المتقدمين الليبيين لبرنامج منحة #تشيفنينغ: انتهى وقت الانتظار!

ألف مبروك لكل من تلقى دعوة للمقابلة! 🎉 اختياركم خطوة كبيرة وإنجاز تفخرون به.

عملية التقديم تنافسية للغاية، لذلك سواء تم اختياركم أم لا، أنتم تستحقون التقدير على شغفكم وإصراركم. وإذا كنتم تتطلعون لصنع فرق حقيقي بالشراكة مع المملكة المتحدة، فلا تترددوا في المحاولة مرة أخرى!

استعدوا جيدًا للمقابلة عبر هذا الدليل:
chevening.org/guidance/interviews/

📢 🇱🇾 Chevening applicants: The wait is over!

A huge congratulations to everyone invited to interview! 🎉 Being selected is an incredible achievement and something to be incredibly proud of.

The Chevening application process is highly competitive, so whether you're selected for an interview or not, thank you for the effort and passion you put into your application. If you're committed to working with the UK to make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply again!

For those preparing for interview, check out our guidance here: chevening.org/guidance/interviews

28/02/2026

The British Embassy in Libya has announced an important update to the UK visa process.

From 25 February 2026, visitors to the United Kingdom who require a visa will be issued with a digital eVisa, replacing the traditional visa sticker in passports.

For Libyan nationals, this is a significant improvement - applicants will now need to visit the Visa Application Centre only once instead of twice, making the process more efficient and convenient.

At the Libyan British Development Association (LBDA), we welcome this step towards modernisation and improved accessibility, which supports stronger mobility and engagement between Libya and the UK.

🔗 Learn more: gov.uk/eVisa

اعتبارًا من 25 فبراير 2026، سيحصل زوار المملكة المتحدة الذين يحتاجون إلى تأشيرة على تأشيرة إلكترونية فقط، بدلًا من ملصق التأشيرة في الجواز.

وسيحتاج المواطنون الليبيون إلى زيارة مركز التأشيرات مرة واحدة فقط بدلًا من مرتين.

للمزيد: http://gov.uk/eVisa

From 25 February 2026 visitors to the UK, who need a visa, will get an eVisa only. eVisas replace visa vignettes stickers in passports.

This means Libyan nationals will need to visit a Visa Application Centre once, instead of twice.

Find out more: http://gov.uk/eVisa

27/02/2026

The British Ambassador to Libya 🇬🇧 trying traditional Libyan Ramadan sweets for the first time 🇱🇾🌙

At the Libyan British Development Association (LBDA), we believe that meaningful partnerships are built not only through meetings and agreements, but through shared experiences and cultural understanding.

Moments like this reflect the strength of UK - Libya relations and the importance of people-to-people connections, especially during the blessed month of Ramadan.

Cultural exchange remains at the heart of stronger bilateral cooperation.

23/02/2026

Our recent delegation visit to Benghazi was not only highly productive but strategically significant. The programme included structured meetings with key institutions across the city, reflecting a coordinated and stable environment ready for international engagement.

The delegation approached the visit with clear objectives, professionalism, and focus. We are pleased to confirm that a comprehensive and efficient report is currently being finalised. This detailed document will be formally presented to the British Government, outlining our findings, institutional meetings, economic opportunities, infrastructure developments, and security observations.

The report will highlight:

• The strong institutional coordination within Benghazi
• The growing investment potential across multiple sectors
• The operational capacity of the Free Zone and Port
• The positive security environment and stability on the ground
• Strategic opportunities for UK - Libya collaboration

This visit represents more than a programme of meetings - it marks a serious step towards strengthening bilateral engagement and reshaping perceptions through direct experience and factual reporting.

We remain committed to building sustainable bridges between Benghazi and the United Kingdom based on transparency, opportunity, and mutual respect.



إن الزيارة الأخيرة لوفدنا إلى بنغازي لم تكن فقط زيارة ناجحة ومثمرة، بل كانت أيضاً ذات أهمية استراتيجية كبيرة. فقد تضمن البرنامج سلسلة من الاجتماعات المنظمة مع عدد من المؤسسات الرئيسية في المدينة، ما يعكس بيئة مؤسسية منسقة ومستقرة وجاهزة للتعاون والانفتاح الدولي.

وقد تعامل الوفد مع الزيارة بأهداف واضحة، ومهنية عالية، وتركيز كامل على النتائج. ويسرّنا التأكيد أن تقريراً شاملاً ودقيقاً يجري استكماله حالياً، ليتم تقديمه رسمياً إلى الحكومة البريطانية، متضمناً نتائج الزيارة، والاجتماعات المؤسسية، والفرص الاقتصادية، وتطورات البنية التحتية، بالإضافة إلى الملاحظات المتعلقة بالوضع الأمني.

وسيسلط التقرير الضوء على:

• قوة التنسيق المؤسسي داخل مدينة بنغازي
• تنامي الفرص الاستثمارية في مختلف القطاعات
• القدرة التشغيلية للمنطقة الحرة وميناء بنغازي
• البيئة الأمنية الإيجابية والاستقرار على أرض الواقع
• فرص التعاون الاستراتيجي بين ليبيا والمملكة المتحدة

إن هذه الزيارة لم تكن مجرد برنامج اجتماعات، بل تمثل خطوة جادة نحو تعزيز العلاقات الثنائية، وإعادة تشكيل الصورة الذهنية من خلال المعاينة المباشرة والتقارير الموضوعية.

ونؤكد التزامنا بمواصلة بناء جسور تعاون مستدامة بين بنغازي والمملكة المتحدة، قائمة على الشفافية، والفرص المشتركة، والاحترام المتبادل.

#بنغازي

18/02/2026

During our UK Delegation official programme in Benghazi, the delegation held a series of high-level institutional meetings, including visits to:

• Benghazi Municipality
• Benghazi Free Zone and the Port of Benghazi
• Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
• House of Representatives
• University of Benghazi
• National Development Agency

These meetings reflected a structured and coordinated institutional environment, with clear openness towards dialogue, cooperation, and responsible international engagement.

One of the most notable observations throughout the visit was the level of security and stability across the city. Contrary to outdated international narratives, Benghazi today demonstrates order, operational institutions, active commercial activity, and normal civic life. Meetings were conducted openly, efficiently, and in a secure setting — reinforcing confidence in the city’s stability.

Security is not merely a political talking point; it is the foundation upon which economic growth, infrastructure development, and foreign investment depend. The conditions on the ground provide a practical platform for long-term partnerships.

It is therefore essential that the global perspective particularly in the United Kingdom evolves to reflect current realities rather than historic assumptions. Constructive engagement must be based on direct observation, institutional dialogue, and factual assessment.

Perception influences policy and policy shapes opportunity.

Benghazi today presents itself as a city of resilience, governance, and forward-looking ambition.

The time has come for international stakeholders to recognise this progress with objectivity and balance.

17/02/2026

في الذكرى الخامسة عشرة لثورة ، يجب أن يقترن إحياء الذكرى بالعزم والإصرار. تستحق ليبيا تسوية سياسية، ومصالحة وطنية حقيقية، وجهودًا موحّدة لضمان مستقبل سلمي ومستقر ومزدهر لليبيا 🇱🇾.

On this 15th anniversary of the , remembrance must be matched with resolve. Libya deserves a political settlement, meaningful national reconciliation, and united efforts to secure a peaceful, stable, and prosperous future for 🇱🇾.

16/02/2026

It was a great honour to visit the University of Benghazi and witness first hand the remarkable development taking place across the campus.

The scale, quality and ambition of the infrastructure are truly impressive, reflecting a clear commitment to academic excellence and institutional growth at the highest standards.

Education remains fundamental to Libya’s long-term stability and prosperity, and the progress being made here is both encouraging and inspiring.

There is significant potential for academic collaboration and knowledge exchange between the United Kingdom and Libya.

16/02/2026

It was a privilege for our UK delegation to visit Benghazi and meet the elected Mayor alongside a distinguished British delegation.

The stability witnessed in the city is notable, and the successful municipal elections demonstrate that democratic processes in Libya are achievable when security conditions are in place.

The role of the Libyan National Army (LNA) in maintaining order has been central to creating the environment necessary for institutional progress and reconstruction.

Benghazi is clearly moving forward, and there is genuine potential for strengthened UK - Libya cooperation in the years ahead.