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Libya has launched construction of a 20,000-seat stadium in the eastern city of Al-Marj, awarding the project to Turkish contractor Ekip Insaat as part of ongoing efforts to rebuild infrastructure and upgrade sports facilities to international standards after years of conflict.
The National Development Agency said the Martyrs of Dignity Stadium will be built in line with FIFA technical requirements and is designed to accommodate 20,000 spectators.
The contractor has begun site preparations, including surveys, soil testing, and project setup, ahead of the main construction phase.
The stadium is expected to boost Libya’s capacity to host regional and international events while expanding access to modern facilities for athletes and local communities, Libya Review reported.
The Al-Marj project is one of four new stadium developments under Libya’s national infrastructure strategy. Similar facilities are planned in the cities of Sirte, Ajdabiya, and Sabha as authorities work to upgrade sports venues to international standards.
In addition to the stadium project, Libya’s Military Industrialization Authority has signed a separate agreement with another Turkish company to modernize and expand the Asbea Industrial Complex, though authorities did not disclose the company’s identity.
Turkish contractors, ranked second globally after China, have undertaken 12,816 overseas projects worth $557.24 billion since 1972 as of the end of 2025, with Libya placing fifth among top destinations at $31.82 billion across 646 projects.
In 2025 alone, the sector carried out 269 overseas projects worth $19.7 billion, marking one of its weakest annual performances in recent years.
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