TRIPOLI By Silvia Mateyka
OFID is always honored to showcase the works of artists from its member countries – and a Libyan exhibition Tripoli: Mermaid of the Mediterranean was no exception. Opening on the eve of OFID’s 43rd anniversary on January 28, the event transported visitors over 2,300km from Austria to Libya to provide an extraordinary insight into the culture, architecture and people of the country’s vibrant capital. ‘Mermaid of the Mediterranean’ comes from
the Arabic reference Arusat-el-bahr Al-metawasat – literally translated as ‘Bride of the Mediterranean sea’; a name given to the city because of its turquoise waters and whitewashed buildings. Tripoli has historically been influenced by many
different Mediterranean cultures including the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Ottomans and the Italians. The city’s history is a rich one, and in modern times it has become a melting pot bringing in people from all over Libya. Jointly organized by OFID and the Embassy of the State of Libya, the exhibition was opened by Libya’s Head of State and President of the
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of National Accord, Faiez Serrag, and OFID Director-General Dr Abdulhamid Alkhalifa (pictured above). In his opening address, Dr Alkhalifa said that OFID was proud to present the “extraordinary history and culture” of its member country Libya. He highlighted how the country – the fourth largest on the African continent – is one of the longest-serving members of OPEC and is an integral and active member of OFID, having helped support economic growth and poverty alleviation in disadvantaged regions for more than four decades. Libya’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Al- Taher Syala, was also in attendance and provided welcoming remarks outlining OFID’s long history of p
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MERMAID OF THE MEDITERRANEAN Libyan exhibition marks OFID’s 43rd Anniversary
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