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Aladin Salama

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Libyan citizen

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Libyan

Lives in Benghazi

Speaks English, Arabic

Registration: 14 November 2010

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Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
9 years ago
msvicki

Looking for information in benghazi by msvicki

Looking for information in benghazi I have friends and boyfriend there want to be closer to them. Never been out of USA. Know the war is very bad right now. But looking to help rebuild and can teach English language

Aladin Salama

and don't forget to read this travel warning: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/libya-travel-warning.html Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
9 years ago
msvicki

Looking for information in benghazi by msvicki

Looking for information in benghazi I have friends and boyfriend there want to be closer to them. Never been out of USA. Know the war is very bad right now. But looking to help rebuild and can teach English language

Aladin Salama

For a Libyan Visa, you need to get it through the Libyan Embassy in the US: Libyan Embassy | Washington, D.C. 2600 Virginia Ave NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20037 (202) 944-9601 They can tell you the exact documents etc required to apply. Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
9 years ago
CharlieRec

Working in Libya by CharlieRec

Hi Everyone, I have a job offer from a company for a short term contract in Libya. To do this I need to work through an umbrella company or payroll company that will sort out my payment and insurance etc. I am having trouble finding a company to ...

Aladin Salama

here's one (although it's not Libyan, but provides exactly what you asked about) http://www.amanoverseas.com/recruitment-agencies-libya-99 Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Libya by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Libya ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Libya? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...

Aladin Salama

All the major companies use BUPA for healthcare insurance for their employees, that says it all Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
9 years ago
msvicki

Looking for information in benghazi by msvicki

Looking for information in benghazi I have friends and boyfriend there want to be closer to them. Never been out of USA. Know the war is very bad right now. But looking to help rebuild and can teach English language

Aladin Salama

Looking for information in benghazi I have friends and boyfriend there want to be closer to them. Never been out of USA. Know the war is very bad right now. But looking to help rebuild and can teach English languageHi Vicki, What kind of ... Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
9 years ago
carfermu

Whats a good salary in Libya? by carfermu

Hello, I have been offered an opportunity in Libya, and would like to know what is a good salary I can ask for and what are the normal benefits expat people working for natural resources company (oil, coal, gas, etc) can expect or ask ...

Aladin Salama

local tax will be something between 18-22%, depending on your gross salary Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
9 years ago
saifizlhr

Future of Expats in Libya by saifizlhr

Dear Friends, I created this post to share your opinions regarding the future of the expats in Libya in coming 3-5 years. As every one knows that the situation in Libya is not stable and all expats are not sure whether they will stay in Libya for ...

Aladin Salama

With the rise in lethal attacks on Libyan oil fields (very possibly by Islamist groups), and the complete inability of the Libyan "authorities" to prevent such attacks or even react properly to them, it is unlikely that Libya would be an ... Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
11 years ago
Nacroo

Exitement in Benghazi ! by Nacroo

Is There is anyone looking for excitement in Benghazi ???

Aladin Salama

Could anyone give me a route map to "Plenty Of Excitement" in Benghazi ?Try speeding through one of the army checkpoints at 2:00am, if you don't get enough excitement then I don't know what to tell you ie Benghazi is not a very fun place these days Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
11 years ago
Beano1986

Security for europeans in benghazi by Beano1986

Hi there - I'd appreciate any views on whether travel to benghazi is realistic for Europeans. I've been asked to go there at very short notice for work, and I'm trying to work out whether I should do it or not. I just want to have a very quiet trip ...

Aladin Salama

It really depends on the person you're meeting and the nature of the interview (i.e. is it a business matter, political/media matter, etc). Anyone telling you that you wouldn't be at some risk by being in Libya generally (and Benghazi specifically) ... Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

Expat blog gatherings in Benghazi by Julien

Hi all! What about meeting the other Benghazi Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...

Aladin Salama

Although I'm not currently an expat (Benghazi is my hometown), I'd very much like to meet up (unless it's an expat only kind of get-together, in that case I understand). Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
11 years ago
Nacroo

Exitement in Benghazi ! by Nacroo

Is There is anyone looking for excitement in Benghazi ???

Aladin Salama

Plenty of "excitement" to be had in Benghazi, however it's not the positive kind (still plenty of guns and unpunished lawlessness). What kind of excitement specifically are you looking for? Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

Top hiring sectors in Benghazi by Julien

Hi, let’s talk about job opportunities in Benghazi. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in Benghazi? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...

Aladin Salama

Hi there, I would say security, construction, training and education would be the most likely sectors to produce job opportunities for the next few years in Benghazi. Aladin Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
11 years ago
noshigul

Looking for a room in Benghazi by noshigul

Dear everyone, I have got a job in Benghazi and now I am looking for an apartment one or two rooms furnished. Can any body tell me the rough cost of furnished one or two room apartment. Thanks, Noshi

Aladin Salama

It highly depends on the location, prices will vary between 300 to 700 Libyan Dinars (1 U.S Dollar = 1.25/1.3 Libyan Dinars) Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
14 years ago
liliana_finanda

WARNING TO ALL EXPAT FAMILY by liliana_finanda

Dear All, We lived in are the of Sooq Sabaah near Furnaj, our house(villa) consist of 8 bed room and 4 bath room. We hired a watchman from Niger(muslim)and only 3 people stay here. Today early in the morning 3.30 i was surprized by the strange ...

Aladin Salama

The point is if you're going to hire a guard(ener) do it through your employer.Words to the wise Read More

Aladin Salama
bamsinc replied to a thread
14 years ago
Julien

no more religion topics - thanks by Julien

Hi everybody, we noticed more and more religion-oriented discussions these days. It's just too much for us. We are an expat website ! Respect each other, and discuss about religion in private (or on another forum). We won't hesitate to moderate. ...

Aladin Salama

There were never any religion posts here. They were always threads hijacked by Libyans to suit their own purposes.I am slightly offended (I'm Libyan). I don't think I ever hijacked or ever will hijack ANY thread 'for my own purposes', you're ... Read More