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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-Bargati, 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 
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