Beach Safety Update: Libya’s 2026 seawater assessment found 17% of beaches unsuitable for swimming, with authorities in municipalities including Tajoura, Tripoli Central, Zliten, Sabratha, Tobruk, Al-Khums, Sousse and Al-Zawiya Central ordered to prohibit swimming and install warning signs, with enforcement planned via the Municipal Guard. AI Governance: Libya’s Prime Minister adopted a National Charter on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and launched the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2026–2030, stressing justice, transparency, accountability, digital freedoms, and human control of AI in sensitive sectors like health, justice and security. Energy & Investment (Oman–Libya): OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP) and the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) signed MoUs to explore joint oil and gas exploration and production investments, with talks also pointing to renewable energy and knowledge transfer. Diplomacy for Business: South Korea urged Libya to expand the role of Korean firms, especially in oil production and refining, while Seoul also discussed reopening its embassy in Libya to support new investment ties. Weather Watch: Libya’s meteorological center warned of thunderstorms and moderate-to-heavy rain in the northwest, with risks of flooding and flash floods near wadi channels. Regional Environment Risk: Sahara dust is expected to move across the region, with health advisories focused on eye and respiratory irritation and extra caution for children and people with asthma.