Amir Siddiqui
@Siddiqui
Canadian expat in Libya
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245 posts
About me
Canadian
Lives in Tripoli
Speaks English / Urdu / Arabic
Registration: 12 October 2009
Activity
Any English primary schools in Casablance?
Hi, I am interested in finding out if there are any private schools operating in Casablanca which are teaching the kids in English (not French or Arabic)? I am not interested in the expensive schools but am looking for information on small private ... Read More
extended stay in Karachi? by yasmins
I am planning an extended stay of several months in Karachi and would love advice on where to stay. Ideally I would like to stay in a serviced apartment which is secure. I can only find big international hotels which are much too expensive. If ...
Hahaha, didn't realize that. Feel real stupid now. That's what happens when you are away for 2 years. Read More
Moving to Islamabad by MrDean
Hi, I am so looking forward to moving to Islamabad,i have read some great and reassuring articles, My only question is about my girlfriend and baby, My girlfriend is Chinese with me being a white British male and of course our child is mixed raced, ...
Hi Dean, Welcome to Pakistan. I just want to raise a point here about your girl friend's status in Pakistan. For her to have a resident visa as your family member, I am quite certain she will have to show documents as your legally married ... Read More
extended stay in Karachi? by yasmins
I am planning an extended stay of several months in Karachi and would love advice on where to stay. Ideally I would like to stay in a serviced apartment which is secure. I can only find big international hotels which are much too expensive. If ...
There are many guest houses available which can offer a cheaper alternative to the major hotels. Prices would be around PKR 4-5,000 per night so much more palatable. People prefer to live close to where they expect to be visiting most during their ... Read More
Where to stay in Kuala Belit?
Hi all, I am going to be travelling to Brunei on a business trip, visiting clients in Kuala Belit. I can't seem to find any decent hotels on that side of Brunei. I will be bringing my 16 year old daughter along on this trip so need to accommodate ... Read More
Good bye Tripoli by Siddiqui
It's time to say good bye to Tripoli. The rest of you take care and have a great time. Will join in from the new location soon. Regards, Siddiqui
Dear All, I have accepted a position in Dubai, will be starting from next week inshallah. Regards, Siddiqui Read More
Good bye Tripoli
It's time to say good bye to Tripoli. The rest of you take care and have a great time. Will join in from the new location soon. Regards, Siddiqui Read More
Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33
Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...
He was driving a beat up old VW Bora so no it was not taken. Read More
Safety in Tripoli by Bechir33
Dear all, My company is proposing me to move to Tripoli. I'am ok with that except with security conditions that make me still hesitate. What about gunshots, the 2 attempts these last 2 or 3 weeks? I really would enjoy to know your ...
Our Egyptian Sales Manager was stopped on Shatt Street in broad daylight today by armed men driving a 4x4 pickup with logos of "Aman Watni" on the doors and no number plates. They made up a story that his car was used in a shooting in Misrata last ... Read More
Where to find? by Lola El
I would like to know where can I buy: stationary bike and running machine in Tripoli? Thanks!
There are shops all over Tripoli, many shops on Gargaresh street itself selling exercise equipment. Read More
Need information!? by Lola El
Regards to all, Can someone tell me where in Tripoli can I find puppies Maltese breed or golden retriever breed for sale or for adoption? Thank all!
That pet shop near Regatta is closed from what I see (or not see). You can try the pet shops in Souk Rasheed near Martyrs (Gren) Square. They sell a variety of cats/dogs/birds etc in the few shops there. Siddiqui Read More
waha oil company !!!! National Oil Company - URGENT by mark_smith
Hi all Please let me know the following asap about waha oil petroleum!!! 1- How is the work culture ??? (is it truly multicultural company,chances of getting promoted , work environment ) for town based - Tripoli office 2 - Came to know that ...
Hello Friends I read all the things discussed in this thread. People have different opinions. Let me share my experince or rather my friends experiences , who went to work with waha oil in libya in january 2012. ............. I have nothing ... Read More
Security services business......... the next booming trend in Libya??? by Siddiqui
Everyone seems to be popping up pushing sercurity services in Libya nowadays. Am I missing something?? People are expecting another Iraq in the making?? Enlighten me if you know what I don't seem to know. Siddiqui
No plan to evacuate any staff for elections for now. We will monitor the situation as it unfolds and decide accordingly. Read More
Security services business......... the next booming trend in Libya??? by Siddiqui
Everyone seems to be popping up pushing sercurity services in Libya nowadays. Am I missing something?? People are expecting another Iraq in the making?? Enlighten me if you know what I don't seem to know. Siddiqui
I don't really believe this news story. I live in Serraj area, I have not seen a single European expat driving around by himself since I returned to Libya in September. Most of the Europeans working here are housed in the Palm City compound with ... Read More
waha oil company !!!! National Oil Company - URGENT by mark_smith
Hi all Please let me know the following asap about waha oil petroleum!!! 1- How is the work culture ??? (is it truly multicultural company,chances of getting promoted , work environment ) for town based - Tripoli office 2 - Came to know that ...
No management positions are offered to expats in any of the local oil companies. Expats are hired to do the technical work. Read More