Gentleman8
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Registration: 11 January 2011
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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 ...
Generally speaking salaries will be higher if your work in the company's core business, like oil exploration and production. Drilling engineers and geologists will earn more than people working in supporting roles like IT. This hold true even for ... Read More
Incoming Mail?
Does anyone who whether the postal service is working "normally" for inbound mail? Thanks. Read More
Heading to Libya by Aslan.Yurek
Salams! I hope you're all well! My name is Aslan, I'm a revert that was born and raised in Australia thinking of heading to Libya to see the situation and also to see if I can help. I used to teach English at Berlitz in Syria and would love to be ...
Does anyone know whether incoming mail is working normally? Read More
How to find a job in Dubai? by Julien
Hi there, Dubai is one of the most developped cosmopolitan in the middle east, isn't it? How did you get there? Have you been detached by your company or have you moved then you've found a job there? What's the best way to find a job in Dubai? Is ...
Trying to find a position in Dubai has been a daunting task. In fact I have been trying since 2004. I have used many websites and have contacted countless agencies. I have made over 700 applications all for jobs where I am qualified. I have a ... Read More
US Embassy Charter Boat WED FEB 23 by justice4pal
We're still on the embassy warden message system. Just in case you're a US citizen who hasn't received this message or local text: Warden Message U.S. Government Chartered Ferry Evacuation February 22, 2011 A U.S. Government chartered ferry will ...
The question raised by CNN this evening is whether the Libyan government will allow the ferry to dock. Read More
Some rude Libyans by katutubongPinoy
..I had the worst experience of my life, and it happened here in Libya. Encountered 3 Libyan guys along the street, 2 of them cupped my butt, the other slapped me on my face, and even threw a stone on me. I used to believe that Libyans are nice ...
I used to live in Regatta and would often walk about 20 minutes to go buy groceries on Gergarish. More than once some middle aged local would pull over and ask "Hello, want to come in?". And I'm not even good looking.. Must be pretty tough to be gay ... Read More
Broadband and Cell Phone Usage by gallkate
Advice required.... I arrive soon for work in Libya (Misurata) but want to buy the most efficient cell phone and broadband. My family are in UK so I want to buy the best (cheapest) network for international calls. Can anyone offer any advice? I use ...
It's a WiMax dongle, not WiFi. WiFi ≠ WiMax Read More
Getting into Tripoli by bigyemdog
Hey guys, I have a friend wanting to visit me from America while im here in Tripoli, what is needed to be able to get into Tripoli? I heard a visa then I heard a translated passport into Arabic? Please inform me thanks.
(...)I heard a visa then I heard a translated passport into Arabic? Please inform me thanks.Can anyone confirm whether the translation is still required? It would be strange that only Canadians would be exempted.. This is posted on the Libyan ... Read More
Which GPS device to buy? by freakyfingers
Hello, Any of you have an idea about which GPS will fit better to use it on Libya? I'm planning to buy one on Amazon, but I don't know if there's a way to upload on it a Map of Libya, or Tripoli at least. Any recommendation?
I have Garmin 60 CSx, it is not so bed. You can download map on the offical website of Garmin. (...)Hello Aqu, I don't see any maps for Libya on the Garmin website..? They only have Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, Morocco, and Egypt. Read More
Visa Application for Johnny English by Mr Bean
Hi, Wonder if anyone can help me ? - been offered a contract in Libya - the agent has got the Letter of Invitation. What's the script for a UK national ? - a trip to the embassy in London ? - I've had conflicting reports about what I don't & ...
I'll tag my own question to this post: Is it still necessary to have one's passport translated to Arabic? This has been posted on the Libyan Embassy website: *** Please be informed that as of December 10th, 2010 translation of Canadian travel ... Read More