John M.
@dachshundman1
Canadian expat in the United Arab Emirates
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30 posts
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Sharjah
Speaks English / French
Registration: 18 September 2010
Activity
What is life like in Atyrau?
Hi All: I am a Canadian Mechanical Engineer, with a possible offer to come work in Atyrau. I know nothing about the place, but the offer (as far as pay goes at least) seems very generous. But it seems like any available information online about ... Read More
Moving to Tripoli - Help Please!!! by dachshundman1
Hi there! I'm currenly being offered a position in Tripoli in the Oil & Gas industry (I'm an Engineer - God forbid!). They say the accom is in a "camp". I'm not sure what to think, so I wanted to get some feedback from some expats about their ...
I coudn't stand the French. They lie, and they are sooo stuck up. Don't go buddy. I swear, nobody there is friendly, you'll have a terrible time...I did, and you will too if you go. It's totally different going there for work vs. going there on a ... Read More
Moving to Tripoli - Help Please!!! by dachshundman1
Hi there! I'm currenly being offered a position in Tripoli in the Oil & Gas industry (I'm an Engineer - God forbid!). They say the accom is in a "camp". I'm not sure what to think, so I wanted to get some feedback from some expats about their ...
but people here are pretty stuck up...that was a bit of a surprise for me... Read More
Moving to Tripoli - Help Please!!! by dachshundman1
Hi there! I'm currenly being offered a position in Tripoli in the Oil & Gas industry (I'm an Engineer - God forbid!). They say the accom is in a "camp". I'm not sure what to think, so I wanted to get some feedback from some expats about their ...
Got a job in Paris instead. Read More
Moving to Tripoli - Help Please!!! by dachshundman1
Hi there! I'm currenly being offered a position in Tripoli in the Oil & Gas industry (I'm an Engineer - God forbid!). They say the accom is in a "camp". I'm not sure what to think, so I wanted to get some feedback from some expats about their ...
job fell thru - won't be coming... Read More
basketball or capoeira in Tripoli by fr3d
I want to play basketball in tripoli, does anyone play at some outdoor courts (of there are any)? Would anyone want to meet up and play. Also does anyone want to play/train capoeira? Would be preferable if it was someone who has played previously. ...
Looks like I won't be there - see my other post: "Moving to Tripoli - Help Please!!" Read More
Moving to Tripoli - Help Please!!! by dachshundman1
Hi there! I'm currenly being offered a position in Tripoli in the Oil & Gas industry (I'm an Engineer - God forbid!). They say the accom is in a "camp". I'm not sure what to think, so I wanted to get some feedback from some expats about their ...
Well folks, for anyone still following this forum blog, my new employer, who does oil & gas engineering consulting work for WOC (Waha Oil Company), who had previously offered me a job in Tripoli, has now come back to tell me that my mobilization has ... Read More
Request for Expat Advice: Life in Jakarta
Hi there, I am a Canadian Expat Engineer currently living in the UAE. I've been approached about an opportunity in Jakarta working as an Expat in the Oil & Gas Industry, in a Design Engineering role (basically an Office Job). Although I'm sure the ... Read More
What type of car to purchase for driving around in Tripoli, Libya? by Astonished
I am looking for a new car to purchase in Tripoli, and maybe someone can help me here to recommend the right one. As I've seen alot of cars on the road mainly from the Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Hyundai, and KIA brands. I am not really a german car ...
I have a beautiful 2002 Chrysler Concorde Limited Edition Luxury Family Car, excellent interior & exterior, no dents, no rust or paint chips, it's in MINT condition, fully loaded, Hemi Engine, ALL the bells & whistles: Air, cruise, tilt, sunroof, ... Read More
basketball or capoeira in Tripoli by fr3d
I want to play basketball in tripoli, does anyone play at some outdoor courts (of there are any)? Would anyone want to meet up and play. Also does anyone want to play/train capoeira? Would be preferable if it was someone who has played previously. ...
N0 - we are talking about BASKETBALL, with hoops... Read More
basketball or capoeira in Tripoli by fr3d
I want to play basketball in tripoli, does anyone play at some outdoor courts (of there are any)? Would anyone want to meet up and play. Also does anyone want to play/train capoeira? Would be preferable if it was someone who has played previously. ...
O.K. What does it cost to rent the gym there for an hour? Who do we need to contact there? Does anybody know? Read More
basketball or capoeira in Tripoli by fr3d
I want to play basketball in tripoli, does anyone play at some outdoor courts (of there are any)? Would anyone want to meet up and play. Also does anyone want to play/train capoeira? Would be preferable if it was someone who has played previously. ...
Hey MoEL, since you're there and I'm not (yet), is there somewhere central where a group could meet to play BBall, say once or twice a week? If someone can find us some convenient (and decent) courts to play on, and arrange for the BBall courts' ... Read More
Belly Dancing Courses by Goldilocks
Anyone know of belly dancing courses going on here around Benashour, dahra, etc etc Thank U in advance for your help!
hey - can I come to watch the women practise? :0) Read More
basketball or capoeira in Tripoli by fr3d
I want to play basketball in tripoli, does anyone play at some outdoor courts (of there are any)? Would anyone want to meet up and play. Also does anyone want to play/train capoeira? Would be preferable if it was someone who has played previously. ...
Hey - why doesn't someone start up a pick-up BBall league in Tripoli for anyone interested in playing and getting some exercise... It looks to me like there's enough interest...and please sign me up too! (i.e.: once you've got enough interest & ... Read More
Tripoli Hash House Harriers by tw1
Hi Guys, I am new in town and from what I have read it seems that the Tripoli Hash House Harriers is a good place to get out and meet people. Could someone please give me a email address so that I can find out some more information? Many thanks
Please sign me up too! I'll b there (in Libya) in late Oct. I first thought the "Hash House" was the place where everybody had a good smoke and then got really relaxed, and philosophical... ha ha Read More