Libya Collaboration Network in Science and Technology

10/12/2025

AI Prompt Engineering Training Workshop
I was delighted today, Tuesday, December 9, 2025, to conduct the first day of a distinguished training workshop targeting the staff of Al-Hayat University for Applied and Human Sciences, located in Tripoli, Ghargour area. The workshop will continue for a second and final day, covering advanced topics that enrich the knowledge and deepen the skills of the participants.
The workshop focused on The Art of Prompt Engineering in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), a field that represents a true revolution in the world of technology and human development. I was honored that coordinators from the Quality Office at Abu Salim Health Services Administration were among the attendees, reflecting the growing importance of this field across various sectors.
This workshop is not merely a training session, but a vital step towards empowering a generation capable of contributing effectively to the digital work environment, where technological advancement meets human productivity.
This initiative is part of a series of training sessions I offer voluntarily, driven by sincere personal motivation, aimed at enabling everyone, especially promising youth, in both the government and private sectors, to use Generative AI tools. This field is undoubtedly the key to a bright future, poised to bring about a genuine revolution in human development and empowerment to keep pace with the latest technologies.
Together, we build the bridges of the future and arm ourselves with knowledge to paint a brighter and more productive tomorrow.

27/11/2025

Enhancing Digital Communication Skills for Researchers ✨🔬
In the post-pandemic world, high-quality digital communication is the key to overcoming obstacles and building powerful scientific and research partnerships!
Yesterday, Tuesday, November 25, 2025, we had an important rendezvous with the researchers of the future! I was delighted to deliver an intensive training session titled: "Digital Communication in Research and Innovation" for young researchers at the National Authority for DNA Analysis and Genetic Fingerprinting (NAARA).
Our focus was centered on the quality and efficiency of communication, and how to transform email from a mere message into a professional and effective tool for building partnerships in research and innovation. We delved deep into the fundamentals of professional email writing:
• Message Components: (To, From, Carbon Copy CC, Blind Carbon Copy BCC).
• Email Security: Vigilance against phishing attempts and informational breaches to ensure a secure research environment.
• Efficiency in Attaching and Uploading Documents in correspondence.
Let us be clear: these skills are not optional; they are the trust and responsibility of scientific research in the digital age!
We are determined, with unwavering resolve, to continue our diligent work and exert maximum effort to provide comprehensive support and assistance through an ambitious training series aimed at elevating the competencies of our young researchers in this national institution and extending our reach to all Libyan institutions. This is a national commitment we will uphold, God willing.

10/11/2025

🌍 Participation in the First Conference of the Arab Association of Science, Technology and Innovation Observatories
I was honoured to participate in the activities of the First Conference of the Arab Association of Science, Technology and Innovation Observatories in my capacity as a Founding Member of the Association and Head of the Libyan Observatory for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators.
The conference was held over two consecutive days, 9-10 November 2025, in the Conference Hall at the Semiramis InterContinental Hotel in Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt.
I was pleased and honoured to moderate the first session of the opening day, during which a distinguished Arab academic, including His Excellency Dr Moataz Khorshid, former Egyptian Minister of Higher Education, was interviewed. On the second day, I participated in the Association's meeting on 10 November 2025, which was held under the chairmanship of His Excellency the President of the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils, in the meeting room at the Academy of Science and Technology, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Cairo.
I presented a paper that provided an overview of the Libyan Observatory for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators, titled: "Methodological Readiness... and the Challenges of Accessing Data". I presented our experience at the Observatory (Establishment, Preparation, various Activities, and Methodological Readiness).
The Libyan Observatory is a Founding Member of the Arab Association of Science, Technology and Innovation Observatories, and is also a Founding Member of the Observatory of Science, Technology and Innovation for the Islamic World.
I am proud and honoured by this participation and by representing my country, which we shall never hesitate or be slack in representing regionally or internationally!
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05/11/2025

I am thrilled to announce my participation in the First Conference of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Observatories in the Arab World! I look forward to joining regional experts in Cairo at the Semiramis InterContinental on November 9 - 10 2025.
This is more than just a conference; it's a commitment to a future driven by data, science, and innovation across our region.
My contributions will include Chairing the First Session and, as a Founding Member of the Association, I will be presenting during the Fourth Session to detail:
The Libyan Experience in Measuring STI Indicators
I am eager to exchange insights with our distinguished colleagues from: Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Mauritania, Sultanate of Oman, Syria, Somalia, Yemen, and Iraq. Our collective efforts will strengthen the foundation for progress and shared prosperity.
Stay tuned for updates from this important gathering!

29/10/2025

In an inspiring and encouraging step towards the future, we were honoured today, Wednesday 29 October 2025, to accept a kind invitation from the National Economic and Social Development Board. Our meeting with the Board’s appointed expert team was a fruitful and constructive milestone, offering hope for a brighter future for our youth.
During the meeting, our team presented a detailed overview of our pioneering initiative under the game-changing motto: "Generative Artificial Intelligence as a Driving Force to Accelerate Tasks and Enhance Work Accuracy."
This programme aims to equip the emerging generation with specialised skills in generative Artificial Intelligence, not merely to keep pace with developments but to lead them confidently and competently. Our youth are prepared to achieve 🚀 increased productivity, 🎯 high-precision results, and to contribute to building an innovative generation in the digital work environment.
At the Libyan Observatory for Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators, we firmly believe that supporting decision-makers begins with knowledge and science. Our platform serves as a national compass offering STI indicators with international standards and keeping pace with the latest trends in science, technology, and innovation. We are committed to disseminating knowledge and simplifying vital concepts such as Open Science and Science Diplomacy, thereby enhancing institutional and societal awareness.
The meeting was truly inspiring for all attendees, and we eagerly anticipate launching the first stages of this promising programme soon.

27/10/2025

It is my honour to accept the invitation to participate in the First Conference of Observatories for Science, Technology, and Innovation in the Arab World, to be held in Cairo -Egypt from 9th to 10th November 2025, under the patronage of the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils 🔬, one of the foremost scientific bodies in the region.
🚀 I am also privileged to chair the opening session of this anticipated conference, which will serve as a vital platform to discuss scientific policies aimed at achieving sustainable development and enhancing innovation across our Arab homeland.
🌐 As a founding member of the Arab Network of Observatories for Science, Technology, and Innovation, I work within a network that unites observatories, research organisations, and institutes to design and analyse science and technology indicators, supporting decision-makers to strengthen the innovation ecosystem at both national and regional levels.
✨ I eagerly look forward to participating in this conference, a unique opportunity to enhance scientific collaboration and shape a sustainable knowledge-based future for our great Arab nation.

13/10/2025

🚀 Investing in the Future: Empowering Our Youth in Olive Research!
I was honoured and delighted to personally conduct a highly specialized and inspiring practical training day today, Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Training Hall at the Olive Tree Research Center in Tarhuna. The program was dedicated to our promising young talents at the Libyan Olive Tree Research Center and was titled: "Prompt Engineering: Generative AI Strategies for Maximizing Olive Research Productivity" 🫒✨, in collaboration with the Olive Tree Research Center.
My primary goal was to equip these ambitious young professionals with advanced, practical skills in utilizing Generative AI tools. We explored the power of technologies like ChatGPT, Gemini AI, Copilot, and Perplexity. Throughout the session, I noticed the palpable passion and genuine eagerness of these young individuals to learn and engage with the latest modern technologies, particularly in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
The objective is clear: to enable this young energy to achieve a qualitative leap in performance, positioning them to lead the future of Libyan olive research with unprecedented efficiency and speed.
Generative AI is not just the future—it's the present being written by our youth! Don't just be consumers; arm yourselves with its tools like (ChatGPT and Gemini) to make a difference, transforming your potential into maximum productivity. Learning AI today is your passport to unleash your energy and achieve a qualitative leap in every path of life and career.
A massive thank you to these inspiring young individuals for their engagement and enthusiasm! I can't wait to witness their future successes.

12/10/2025

29/09/2025

An important step towards boosting Libya’s partnership in Scientific Research and Innovation!
I was honored this morning, Monday, September 29, 2025, to attend the scheduled meeting of the working group for the "5+5 Dialogue for Research, Innovation, and Higher Education" (Western Mediterranean Dialogue).
It was a highly productive meeting, bringing together our Libyan team, led by the Director General of the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research (who is currently chairing the 5+5 Dialogue Forum for the period 2025 - 2026), along with the expert team from our partner country, Portugal (the Vice-Chair).
During the meeting, we discussed the agenda for preparing for upcoming meetings and the ambitious work plan for the forum with great positivity.
We eagerly look forward to achieving several goals, most importantly enhancing and securing effective participation opportunities for Libya in the projects of this vital regional forum. We are committed to putting in every necessary effort to achieve the maximum possible benefit from this leadership partnership position!

10/09/2025

It was an honor for me to participate today in the periodic meeting of the North Africa Human Microbiome Consortium (NACHM), a leading regional initiative exceptionally led by the distinguished University of Sfax. The meeting was productive, as we discussed strategic plans focused on expanding the consortium's scope to include new local teams and setting a rich agenda of innovative activities aimed at deepening awareness of the microbiome's role in human health and well-being. We also seriously explored ways to establish strategic partnerships with the industrial sector, based on the principle of a "win-win partnership," with the goal of translating our research findings into practical and tangible solutions.
Because communication is the foundation of success, we emphasized the necessity of strengthening our ties with regional and European alliances to exchange expertise and integrate efforts. "NACHM," which was born from the "MICAfrica" project funded by the Horizon 2020 program, brings together the best experts from Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Libya in a noble mission. A tribute of respect and appreciation to the consortium's president, Professor Dr. Leila Kaskas, for her inspiring leadership.