«Chairman of the National Investment Holding Company Launches the First Two School Textbook Printing Lines in Libya After a 12-Year Suspension»
In a significant step marking the revival of one of Libya’s most important national printing projects, the Chairman of the National Investment Holding Company (NIC), Mr. Al-Saghir Muailef, officially inaugurated the operation of the first two production lines for printing school textbooks at the Al-Manahij Printing and Publishing Company, following a suspension that lasted twelve years. The inauguration ceremony was attended by members of the Board of Directors of Al-Manahij Printing and Publishing Company, the company’s Supervisory Authority, directors of departments and offices, as well as a number of officials and technical specialists. The attendees reviewed the readiness of the production lines, their operational mechanisms, and the rehabilitation and modernization works that have been completed. The launch of these two production lines marks a new beginning for Al-Manahij Printing and Publishing Company in restoring its national role in producing school textbooks. The project is expected to strengthen local production capacity, promote the localization of the printing industry, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality school textbooks. Mr. Al-Saghir Muailef emphasized that the reopening of the production lines represents a strategic milestone within the company’s development plan. He noted that the initiative reinforces reliance on national capabilities, supports the government’s efforts to advance the education sector, and contributes to localizing industries associated with educational services. He also praised the dedication and hard work of the technical and administrative teams whose efforts made this achievement possible. At the conclusion of the inauguration ceremony, the attendees toured the printing facility, where they observed the production process firsthand and expressed their optimism that this achievement would mark the beginning of a new era, restoring Al-Manahij Printing and Publishing Company to its leading position in Libya’s printing and publishing industry after years of inactivity.