- Provides IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and telecom services across Libya
- Faces challenges including political instability and limited digital adoption
Rawafed Libya’s Role in the Market
Rawafed Libya, headquartered in Tripoli, specialises in delivering enterprise IT solutions, including network infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity. The company has played a key role in supporting Libya’s banking and oil sectors, which rely heavily on secure digital systems. According to its website, Rawafed Libya has deployed customised solutions for clients such as the Libyan Arab Foreign Bank, ensuring compliance with international security standards.
Despite Libya’s political and economic challenges, the firm has expanded its operations, recently launching a data centre in Misrata to improve local connectivity. A 2023 report by North Africa Tech highlighted Rawafed Libya as one of the few domestic providers capable of competing with international firms in the region.
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Industry Challenges and Rawafed Libya’s Adaptations
Libya’s IT sector faces significant hurdles, including unreliable electricity, low internet penetration (just 35% as of 2023, per ITU data), and a lack of skilled professionals. Rawafed Libya has responded by investing in local training programmes and hybrid power solutions for its infrastructure.
“The biggest obstacle isn’t technology—it’s building trust in digital systems,” said Ahmed El-Mahdi, a Benghazi-based tech consultant, in a recent industry panel. Rawafed Libya’s focus on local partnerships and Arabic-language support has helped it gain traction in a sceptical market.
