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Rafal

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Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
10 years ago
kingair350

Cycling groups in Erbil by kingair350

Hi guys, Please could you advise on cycling groups in Erbil? I am a very keen cyclist, onraod and offroad, averaging about 150km road and 90km offroad rides at a time. I would love to get info on cycling here in Erbil. Thanks very much!

Rafal

I can be third in line to this bike ;) Post info here if you will still have it for sale Read More

Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
10 years ago
hatem kandil

looking for a Music classes & Tennis groups n Arbil by hatem kandil

Is there any tennis commmunity / player/s in Arbil ? also , Can you advise about a Piano music classes in Arbil ?

Rafal

Hi Hatem, there are few places to play (Sami Abdulrahman park, Royal City, Naz City) and they are usually full of people on sunny day, so definitely you can find it. If you are willing to give me few lessons I can play... I have equipment, but I ... Read More

Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
10 years ago
NiMadeOlga

Archery in Erbil - does it exist? by NiMadeOlga

Hi all, I am planning to move to Erbil and I would like to find a place there where I could practice in archery. Did anyone hear about such a place?

Rafal

I didn't hear about it. Every family owns a gun so they don't need arches ;) But I'm sure if you come and ask around you will find some enthusiasts, then you can start a group. Many things in Erbil are changing every month, this can be one of them. Read More

Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
10 years ago
MehmetBjk

Newbie looking for some information by MehmetBjk

Hello , I'm a 24 year old college graduate from Turkey.Currently living and working in İstanbul.Last week I had a job offer from a construction company and the project is located in Arbil.I was wondering if I can get some information , ...

Rafal

Hey, Erbil is ok in terms of security. You can go out and a lot of locals do it every day to parks, bazar, etc. For single women it's harder, as you can still find a lot of creeps, but for a man it's ok. Health care is tricky, you need to know ... Read More

Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
10 years ago
rafeeq shukkoor

Dishtv by rafeeq shukkoor

Hi am staying in iraq(erbil) with my family.am from india(kerala). and i bought a Dishtv from there.Will it work here?is there any way to get the signals here.do anybody can help me to get it connected??

Rafal

You don't need any equipment. Dish and tuner you can buy here, most of them have slot for card so what you need is just buy subscription in India, you will get a card that you put into tuner. Then it's a matter of setting up, pointing dish in right ... Read More

Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
10 years ago
kingair350

Cycling groups in Erbil by kingair350

Hi guys, Please could you advise on cycling groups in Erbil? I am a very keen cyclist, onraod and offroad, averaging about 150km road and 90km offroad rides at a time. I would love to get info on cycling here in Erbil. Thanks very much!

Rafal

I cannot find it on facebook :( Read More

Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
10 years ago
prasad0874

Cost of Living in irbil Iraq by prasad0874

I have been offered a job in Irbil Iraq with a salary of USD 3000 p.m.. Housing and vehicle will be provided by company. I am a pure vegetarian. How much money I can save after comfortable life there.

Rafal

I live here with my wife and our monthly cost is 1200-1500$. You will be very comfortable with this salary. Tickets to go out of Erbil are pretty expensive, so it's good to have couple flights to home per year and it's a standard thing for expats so ... Read More

Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
11 years ago
saagh

Faculty position Salaries by saagh

Hello there! I'll soon receive my PhD degree from France. I was thinking of moving to Erbil with my fiancé. I'll start applying for teaching positions in universities. The thing is I have no idea how and where to start looking. Plus, I don't know ...

Rafal

I don't know about teaching positions but for sure in your field you can find job here. There is a lot of agricultural projects going on in Kurdistan, if you consider working as an expert in this field I'm sure you'll find the job. I have a friend ... Read More

Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
11 years ago
Chourba

Living in Sulaimaniya with my expat BF by Chourba

Hello everyone ! My BF is about to leave France because he got a job in Iraq, Sulaimaniya. So, I've planned to go with him in a few months. I think it's a great opportunity ! :) I can't wait, but I've got a few questions... My first concern is : ...

Rafal

You're welcome. I was looking for same tips a year ago, so this is me returning the favour ;) Read More

Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
11 years ago
Chourba

Living in Sulaimaniya with my expat BF by Chourba

Hello everyone ! My BF is about to leave France because he got a job in Iraq, Sulaimaniya. So, I've planned to go with him in a few months. I think it's a great opportunity ! :) I can't wait, but I've got a few questions... My first concern is : ...

Rafal

Hey SIQ, Cost of living it's a hard question. Everyone is different and it also depends on your location. For Erbil, if you live in let's say older part of the city, with more locals around cost will be lower, renting a house or apartment varies ... Read More

Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
11 years ago
slowpoke6119

How safe is it to work in Kurdistan Iraq by slowpoke6119

Just wondering how safe it is to work in Kurdistan Iraq ?

Rafal

For man as above, it's safe. I'm here one year and it was ok. But for women it's different. I wouldn't recommend taking taxi alone. Walking on the street with my wife always bring attention, almost every guy stares and when she's alone they throw ... Read More

Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
11 years ago
walasalaw

Sending Money Home by walasalaw

Hello all, I need to know what is the available options to use to send money home to Egypt and what's the transfer fees?

Rafal

In Erbil you can send via Western Union - last time I checked fee was around 50$. I have account in turkish IS bank which has branch in Erbil and fee is around 35$ + some % if amount is big. Read More

Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
11 years ago
rafeeq shukkoor

Dishtv by rafeeq shukkoor

Hi am staying in iraq(erbil) with my family.am from india(kerala). and i bought a Dishtv from there.Will it work here?is there any way to get the signals here.do anybody can help me to get it connected??

Rafal

By Dish TV you mean satellite or it's a service provider from India? I'm using Satellite TV with polish subscription. Actually I'm using existing dish in your building, just connecter satellite tuner from Poland to it and it works perfectly. If ... Read More

Rafal
kauczuk replied to a thread
11 years ago
albertdom

Running in Iraq by albertdom

Just want to know is there are people interested in running. Suggestions and recommendation for places are needed. In Baghdad :) Thank you!!!!

Rafal

Hey, a lot of people run every day in Erbil. Mainly in Sami Abdul Rahman park. You have two running tracks there. One close to Erbil international fair, 400m, around soccer field. Another one on opposite side, close to divan hotel. 1,37km, soft ... Read More