Tripoli, 3 November:
Prime Minister – Ali Zeidan
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First Deputy Prime Minister – Sadiq Abdulkarim Abdulrahman, Age 46- Bachelor’s Degree in General Surgery, 1993
- Masters Degree in Medicine, 2001
- PhD in Medicine, 2005
- Practiced medicine in public hospitals and private clinics
- Played a managing role in the field of oil services, consultations and international trade companies
- Held the position of Deputy Prime Minister in the transitional government
Second Deputy Prime Minister – Awad Al-Barasi, Age 46
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Tripoli University, 1979
- Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from Canada, 1995
- PhD in Electrical Engineering from Canada, 2000
- Made numerous specialised studies in electrical networks
- Contributed to the policy and strategy for the electricity sector in Dubai and was in charge of following-up and the implementation of the government’s major projects
- Served as the Minister of Electricity in the transitional government
Third Deputy Prime Minister – Abdussalam Al-Qadi, Age 45
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science from the University of Sebha
- Masters Degree in olive oil extraction technology from Spain
- Held several management and production positions in agriculture and industry and participated in many international conferences
Minister of Justice – Salah Bashir Margani, Age 61
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Benghazi University, 1972
- Masters Degree in Law Philosophy from the UK, 1979
- Worked in the prosecution Office and as a consultant at the Law Department of the Ministry of Justice
- Practised Law and academic work as well as some research activities
- He has memberships in many law committees
Minister of Foreign Affairs – Ali Al-Aujali, Age 65
- 45 years of experience in diplomatic sector
- Served as Libyan Ambassador to the United States
- Worked in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where he served as head of various political and technical departments within the Ministry
- Joined the 17 February Revolution shortly after its outbreak
Minister of Interior – Ashour Suleiman Shuwail, Age 58
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Benghazi University
- Masters Degree in Law from Benghazi University, 1995
- PhD in Law from Egypt, 2000
- Worked with the police authority for 35 years and held various security tasks varied between fieldwork, criminal investigations and gained significant experience through various policing departments
Minister of Defence – Mohammed Mahmoud Al-Barghathi, Age 71
- Graduated from the Royal Military College, fourth group, 1962
- Certification from the US Air Academy, 1965
- Served as a Fighter Pilot, Military Attaché, Air Force Commander
- Resigned from Military Service, 1994
- The first to make presence at Benghazi Banina Airport during the first few days of 17 February Revolution
Minister for International Cooperation – Mohamed Imhamid Abdulaziz, Age 60
- Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Cairo, 1975
- Certification in International Diplomatic Law from the USA, 1980
- Masters in International Relations (Government & Politics), USA, 1980
- Served as a member of the Libyan Mission to the UN
- Participated in UN Missions in Namibia and Yugoslavia
- Served in the Crime Prevention Centre, Vienna
- Serves as the UN Continental Representative of the Middle East and North African Drugs and Crime Office
- Deputy Minister in the Libyan Transitional Government
Minister of Education – Mohammed Hassan Abubaker, Age 64
- Bachelor’s Degree, Faculty of Arts, from Benghazi University, early 1970s
- PhD in English Literature
- Worked in the field of education for 39 years
- Served as the head of the English Department at the Faculty of Arts, Benghazi University
Minister of Higher Education – Abdulasalm Bashir Duabi, Age 64
- PhD Qualification
- University Lecturer
- Worked in the field of education for 36 years
- Produced publications and researches in the field of education & planning
Minister of Agriculture – Ahmed Ayad Ali Al-Urfi, Age 45
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Science from Omar Mukhtar University, 1990
- Worked as an agricultural engineer
- Held many administrative positions relating to production and technical affairs
- Headed several committee within his field of expertise
Minister of Industry – Suleiman Ali Al-Taif Al-Fituri, Age 55
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Tripoli University, 1978
- Masters Degree in the field of Control Engineering, UK, 1994
- PhD in the field of Control Engineering, UK, 1998
- Worked in the oil sector within the fields of maintenance, operations, tenders and procurement
Minister of Tourism – Ms Ikram Abdulsalam Imam, Age 59
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Tripoli University, 1975
- Worked in the Social Security Sector as head of design and as a projects manager which included hotels and residential compounds
- Served with the General Commission of Religion as well as the General Commission of Tourism
- Participated in the Planning, Implementation and Management of several Libyan International Tourist Exhibitions
Minister of Labour and Retraining – Mohamed Fitouri Sualim, Age 49
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Tripoli University, 1987
- Worked with the General Authority of Manufacturing as well some other service providing companies
- Served for some years in the private sector
Minister of Transport –Abdel-Qader Mohamed Ahmed Al-Ayib, Age 57
- Pilot License Qualification from the UK, 1977
- Masters Degree in Islamic Studies
- Served in various aviation positions within the operations & training departments
Minister of Finance – Dr Alkilani Abdel-Qadir Al-Jazi, Age 62
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economy & Commerce from Benghazi University, 1974
- Masters Degree in Accountancy
- PhD in Accountancy
- Served as an academic lecturer at the Economy & Commerce Faculty of Benghazi
- Has more than 15 years of experience in Banking and Finance
Minister of Oil – Abdulbari Ali Abdel-Hadi Al-Arusi, Age 51
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
- Masters degree in the field of corrosion protection from the UK, 1988
- PhD In the field of corrosion protection from UK, 1992
- Worked as an engineer with Sirte oil company for many years and played important roles in the field of follow-up, inspection and training
Minister of Electricity – Dr Ali Mohammed Muhairiq, Age 57
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Tripoli University, 1978
- Masters in Electrical Engineering, Canada, 1984
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Canada, 1987
- Designed, supervised and managed water, steam, gas and solar energy stations
- Designed and supervised many electric energy systems around the world
Minister of Economy – Mustafa Mohammed Abufunas, Age 54
- Degree in Political science from Benghazi University, 1988
- Served in the Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Economy for 20 years
Minister of Religious Affairs – Dr Abdulsalam Mohammed Abusaad, Age 66
- Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Studies from Azhar University, Egypt, 1970
- Higher Diploma in Education, Tripoli University, 1974
- Masters Degree in Fiqh (Islamic knowledge), Azhar University, 1975
- PhD in Quran Explanation, Morocco, 2000
- Served in the education and academic sectors; the Dawah (call to Islam) field and has 30 published pieces of research
Minister of Culture – Habib Mohammed Al-Amin, Age 46
- Bachelor’s Degree in Archeology, Benghazi University, 1988
- Postgraduate Diploma, Faculty of Classics, 1997
- Contributed as a poet, writer and political activist in the general Libyan media sector
- Worked as a manger of culture and civil society affairs after the 17 February Revolution until now
Minister of Health – Dr Nurideen Abdulhamid Dagman, Age 58
- Bachelor’s Degree in medicine from Benghazi University, 1981
- Masters Degree in Medicine from the UK, 1994
- PhD in Medicine from the UK, 1996
- Served as a specialised doctor in Benghazi and UK hospitals
- Served as a director of the doctors affairs office
- Served as a director of medical services in Benghazi
- Served as the director of the children’s hospital and director of the Benghazi blood bank
Minister of Social Affairs – Ms Kamila Khamis Al-Mazini, Age 57
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies from Benghazi University, 1993
- Masters Degree in Social Studies from Benghazi University, 1998
- PhD in Social Studies from Egypt, 2009
- Served as a social researcher and a director of social care institutes and social fund
- Served as a lecturer and has many published scientific studies and researches in the fields of social studies
- Prior to appointment as minister worked as the head of social services in Benghazi
Minister of Housing – Ali Hussein Al-Sharif, Age 47
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Benghazi University, 1989
- Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from Canada, 1998
- Experience of more than 20 years in the field of civil engineering, which included design, supervision and management
Minister of Planning – Mahdi Ataher Genia, Age 55
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Benghazi University, 1980
- Masters Degree in Business Management from Benghazi University, 1990
- PhD in Business Management from the UK, 1996
- Worked in management and teaching
- Lead many committees in his fields of specialisation specialisation and has many publications
Minister of Martyrs and Missing – Sami Mustafa Al-Saadi, Age 46
- Masters Degree in Islamic Studies from Pakistan, 1999
- Political Prisoner from 2004 – 2010; was recaptured during 17 February Revolution and released in Tripoli after liberation
- Member of the Libyan Muslim scholars committee
- Head of the Moderate Nation Group and the High Commission of Tripoli Thuwar
- Preacher & Imam
- Islamic & Political writer and researcher
Minister of Communications – Osama Abdurauf Siala, Age 42
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Tripoli University, 1993
- Worked with leading international communications companies working in Libya
- Has considerable experience in the fields of telephone and internet systems management
Minister of Sports and Youth – Abdulsalam Abdullah Guaila, Age 45
- Bachelor’s Degree in Production Engineering from Brak, Libya, 1990
- Served in the sports sector and was a footballer, and has close ties with youth sport committees
Minister of Local Government – Abubaker Al-Hadi Mohammed, Age 60
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the USA, 1979
- Masters Degree in Business Management from the USA, 1981
- PhD in Administrative Data Systems from Egypt, 1993
- Teaching staff member in many educational establishments
- Served in many management positions, including foreign trade affairs, the Ministry of Economy, the head of economic affairs, registrar at Sebha University
- Served as Deputy Minister of Local Government in the Transitional Government
Minister of Water Resources – Alhadi Suleiman Hinshir, Age 61
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geological Science, Tripoli University, 1975
- Worked in the field of exploration, and with the Ministry of Damns and Water Resources
- Held many managerial positions with the general company of water and has an experience of more than 30 years in this field
Minister for GNC affairs – Muaz Fathi Al-Kujah (special ministry), Age 51
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Tripoli University, 1984
- Worked with Department of Social services, held many managerial positions
- Currently serves as the executive manager of a development and social security company
Minister for the Injured – Ramadan Ali Mansour Zarmuh (special ministry), Age 63
- Graduate of the Military College, Egypt 1970
- Officer at the Tripoli Military College, and the Air Force College of Misrata
- Resigned from the Army in 1990
- Served as the head of Misrata Military Council in 2011