Libya readies for dawn of new economic era - The National

Libya will come to a historic political and economic crossroads on Saturday as the first democratic elections for 40 years are held.

The polls are expected mark a new beginning for the wealthy North African economy that stagnated under the dictatorship of Muammar Qaddafi.

Already, investors are watching for the outcome of the elections with an eagle eye as opportunities abound in oil, infrastructure, property and tourism.

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