enraged1
Pakistani expat in Libya
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About me
Pakistani
Lives in Tripoli/Janzour
Registration: 27 November 2010
Looking for English-speakers in Libya
After the declaration of Independence people are back to their normal routine. But lies ahead is a tough task of rebuilding Libya from the very scratch. The best part is that people are ready for it. They are capable and have the will to do it. Read More
Restaurants
Not many and half of these are still closed. Though there are some nice cafes in gergarish. The same rd. of O2. Read More
Tripoli International Airport by LeMonde
Hey y'all, i would like to know if Tripoli International Airport is open and do flights land there?
Tripoli Intl. Airport is operational for all active airlines. Though not many are not flying to TIP atm. Read More
In Tripoli by aleksandra2319
salutations from Tripoli-Libya. Internet is finally back in this part of town. today for the first time in 6 months i got out of the janzour area and went to town, saw bab al azizia, and the martyrs square. have to say it was quite emotional and ...
Heyy! None of the above is true. Jazaire Square is still called Maidan el Jazaire. No street has been renamed other then the ones which symbolise Gaddafis coup. So relax a little. The revolution is still not jacked and hope it will never be. Read More
In Tripoli by aleksandra2319
salutations from Tripoli-Libya. Internet is finally back in this part of town. today for the first time in 6 months i got out of the janzour area and went to town, saw bab al azizia, and the martyrs square. have to say it was quite emotional and ...
@Jenni The name is Burj Trabulus. They changed again :) Read More
banks in tripoli? by fatmakumru
ARe banks open and functioning? thanks fk
Western Union is working for some time now. Though the transfer rate was 1.4 almost 2 weeks back when a friend of mine used it. The USD inter-bank rate is 1.25. They are only keeping huge margins. Read More
In Tripoli by aleksandra2319
salutations from Tripoli-Libya. Internet is finally back in this part of town. today for the first time in 6 months i got out of the janzour area and went to town, saw bab al azizia, and the martyrs square. have to say it was quite emotional and ...
Indeed this is a very sad picture. The casualties are very high in this war and it is a must that many of the people you know are just no longer there. You can just do nothing about it. Hundreds of sad stories you hear everyday but you have to look ... Read More
In Tripoli by aleksandra2319
salutations from Tripoli-Libya. Internet is finally back in this part of town. today for the first time in 6 months i got out of the janzour area and went to town, saw bab al azizia, and the martyrs square. have to say it was quite emotional and ...
The official transcipt asks for the Universities to entertain students till 27th and for the studies to begin from 1st Oct 2011. Tripoli University is the former Fata University :) Though there is some confusion as the management of Benghazi ... Read More
In Tripoli by aleksandra2319
salutations from Tripoli-Libya. Internet is finally back in this part of town. today for the first time in 6 months i got out of the janzour area and went to town, saw bab al azizia, and the martyrs square. have to say it was quite emotional and ...
@Gernademan Hi there! Did you return to Misrata? @aleksandra2319 Did your university open? Tripoli University is starting from 01-10-2011 Read More
In Tripoli by aleksandra2319
salutations from Tripoli-Libya. Internet is finally back in this part of town. today for the first time in 6 months i got out of the janzour area and went to town, saw bab al azizia, and the martyrs square. have to say it was quite emotional and ...
I didnt leave Libya at all. Celebratory fires have been banned by the Council. They are working very hard to take the weapons off the streets but it will take time. I feel safe with revolutionaries in power. Police is back on the streets. Getting ... Read More
In Tripoli by aleksandra2319
salutations from Tripoli-Libya. Internet is finally back in this part of town. today for the first time in 6 months i got out of the janzour area and went to town, saw bab al azizia, and the martyrs square. have to say it was quite emotional and ...
ADSL & Wimax both working perfectly fine. ADSL was back on within hours after the Revolutionaries took over Tripoli. At the moment there is NO downloading limit but it will be activated once the final phase is complete. Infact they have already ... Read More
libyan dinar exchange...? by Gager
Anyone know if and where I can exchange libyan dinar? I left with 900 dinar in my wallet and am now in Italy...not sure anyone will take the money...
The western union is not yet open but i blv they will be in days. The current exchange rate is 1.4 in open market and 1.25 interbank. The NTC plan on bringing down the dollar to 0.35 LYD by 2013 and 1:1 within months. They have kept the same ... Read More
Public transportation in Tripoli
Hey! Buses, mini vans and special taxis. Very cheap but not really safe as they drive very rashly. Mostly we buy cars as they are affordable and petrol is cheap, very cheap. Though it went as high as 3 dinars/litre but the actual price is 0.15 ... Read More
An email I received by MoEl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25945468@N03/5452995493/ I told them I don't speak English.
I told them I don't speak English.You are one honest man, MO :) Read More
The "elephant in the room" - staying safe by ExpatLibyan
I am sure everyone is concerned about thursday and the romours of a possible uprising. Maybe we should all share advice on ways to stay safe....
twitter seems to be out as well...or at least some sitesTwitter is down THANKS TO LTT but there Droid app is working fine and so is youtube. All the rallies or demonstrations are PRO-Leader in Tripoli so far. The crowd is fairly larger then that of ... Read More
Persons with placards by Theiman
A driver of ours was turned back from the Gargaresh near the round about due to persons unknown demonstrating something. Anyone confirm this?
having a dirty car, etc, etc.Glad they haven't seen mine :P They must have really pissed you off to arrange that kinda thing, Do start a thread next time after you lock the date ;) Read More
The "elephant in the room" - staying safe by ExpatLibyan
I am sure everyone is concerned about thursday and the romours of a possible uprising. Maybe we should all share advice on ways to stay safe....
Yeah heard alot about it but anything of that sort happening in Libya is next to impossible. Though it would be advisable to stock up supplies and to avoid crowds this weekend. Read More
Safety Warning by Clansman
This morning whilst walking into work (Dahra) I had my laptop bag (no laptop in it) grabbed by a passing car, now I am 6 feet tall and weigh about 85 kilos, the car took me off my feet and dragged me along the road until the bags strap snapped. I ...
Glad you're OK. Dahra is a busy place and given with your stature the person would surely be nuts ;) BTW Did you report it? Read More
Facebook by Samee1
Anybody else having trouble logging onto Facebook this afternoon?? Can't seem to get on. Have they closed it like YouTube?? :mad:
I have friends of mine working in LTT and GPTC they all confirmed me that facebook will not be blocked and also youtube will be unblocked soon. so calm downThat is what i was thinking as I had no problem what so ever using FB at all. Unblocking ... Read More
Fitness Center/ GYM by enraged1
Hi guys! I'm having trouble finding a gym in janzour. If somebody could help, please. Cheers!!!
I聮m trying to find out when spinning classes are offered (women聮s classes if they are not co-ed)They dont have any special spinning classes but the equipment is there so you can just pay for the gym and do whatever you like. As i said earlier you ... Read More
im looking for cheapest flight by pojan
what is the cheapest flight going to dubai?please help me..and give the best recommendation.. and 1 more thing..what is the cheapest way to post something?thanks
Do NOT use the post office! I mailed a very important business document -it had to have my actual signature!!-- in early October 2010 from Tripoli main post office to NYC; certified mail. It arrived on January 17, 2011!!!. I lost the contract and ... Read More
Fitness Center/ GYM by enraged1
Hi guys! I'm having trouble finding a gym in janzour. If somebody could help, please. Cheers!!!
have had no luck reaching anyone that can speak English.Nobody in the Gurji branch speaks english, not even the trainers. You can pay per day for the gym but not sure about the spinning classes. I will be working out tonight, will try to get the ... Read More
New in Tripoli - Here comes another European Expat by MMarques
Hello... all you Expats... Im a Portuguese Engineer that have already acepted an offer to move in Libya and now after reading almost all your comments and older posts, decided to write a new one... about the same... probably because I still haven麓t ...
Point 1 & 2 are already explained by mudman whereas for (3) There is only one ISP here that is cheap and so are the mobile networks. Currently they are doing some maintenance so by the time you'll arrive WIMAX will be back and up again(only if you ... 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 did watch it, it was pretty good actually, obviously,Scottish had a tough history " they may take our lives but they will never take our FREEDOM !!!" funny though it was produced and directed by an Australian!! what does that have to do with ... 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 & ...
@Munita: Cant blv you havn't seen Braveheart :P Read More
New Residency Issues ? by Mudman
I've heard a rumour today that all new residency applications are being put on hold ? Something to do with a knee jerk response to International companies not employing enough locals or not training the locals they are required to employ. Anyone ...
I try not to post anything abusive but some credit should goto the people who take 5 weeks to do which'd normally be done in 5 days.Anyhow as the post is moderated so... I dont believe it's nice idea to delete a comment just because others will not ... Read More
New Residency Issues ? by Mudman
I've heard a rumour today that all new residency applications are being put on hold ? Something to do with a knee jerk response to International companies not employing enough locals or not training the locals they are required to employ. Anyone ...
I told them I need exit/re-entry stamp as i will be travelling in the last week of december. Its been 4 weeks and it's still "in process" and it will be ready "maybe tomorrow". (moderated: offensive post) Read More
Fitness equipment
Can anyone suggest a good place that sells decent free weights...barbells, dumbells that are not extortionately priced? I've checked out the odd sports shop here and there but overpriced plastic crap. I have also been to Agar (life fitness) but the ... Read More
Top iPhone/iPad Games by redsaraya
i'd like to post a list/suggest some of the games available on the iPhone/iPad which in my opinion are worth downloading ( the Lite version ) and/or buying from the app store. the criteria is based upon their ingenious and entertaining content; ...
online ? not yet, but will once i get back :) although my maturity level has reached a level where i prefer to play "mistery"/quest solving/role playing type of games. but there are some action games i'd like to play online to test other players ... Read More
Fitness Center/ GYM by enraged1
Hi guys! I'm having trouble finding a gym in janzour. If somebody could help, please. Cheers!!!
afaik there are only two and only were two sultansgym.com/-Sultan's GymWell they fooled me... well hopefully the one in ben ashur is still operating cuz i pass by there all the time and haven't noticed it. thanks for the 411I believe there is one ... Read More
Top iPhone/iPad Games by redsaraya
i'd like to post a list/suggest some of the games available on the iPhone/iPad which in my opinion are worth downloading ( the Lite version ) and/or buying from the app store. the criteria is based upon their ingenious and entertaining content; ...
..yup, PS3 baby !!! :DThats cool!! You play online? I finished the COD:Black OPS few weeks back!! Read More
Top iPhone/iPad Games by redsaraya
i'd like to post a list/suggest some of the games available on the iPhone/iPad which in my opinion are worth downloading ( the Lite version ) and/or buying from the app store. the criteria is based upon their ingenious and entertaining content; ...
...indeed :D and a serial gamer :DA serial gamer, umm does that mean you play on consoles as well? Read More
Top iPhone/iPad Games by redsaraya
i'd like to post a list/suggest some of the games available on the iPhone/iPad which in my opinion are worth downloading ( the Lite version ) and/or buying from the app store. the criteria is based upon their ingenious and entertaining content; ...
i'd like to post a list/suggest of some of the games available on the iPhone/iPad which in my opinion are worth downloading ( the Lite version ) and/or buying from the app store. the criteria is based upon their ingenious and entertaining content; ... Read More
Fitness Center/ GYM by enraged1
Hi guys! I'm having trouble finding a gym in janzour. If somebody could help, please. Cheers!!!
thanks. what i'm really looking for is the les mills body pump. they don't sell it in stores but there seem to be versions floating on the web, but i'm leary about downloading from any of the torrent sites. also wouldn't mind any of the Cathe ... Read More
Fitness Center/ GYM by enraged1
Hi guys! I'm having trouble finding a gym in janzour. If somebody could help, please. Cheers!!!
which gym is that enraged? also anyone know of a place where you can find workout DVDs? thanksDid you tried looking for it in Dahra? I believe you will find them in Rachid street too. Do you need some specific workout? I am often going to these ... Read More
Fitness Center/ GYM by enraged1
Hi guys! I'm having trouble finding a gym in janzour. If somebody could help, please. Cheers!!!
been checking this out myself. rixos has a trainer who appears after 3 pm -- equipment not so great. radisson trying to get some classes but not much from what i can tell. sheraton four points says no outside members and marriott not open til end ... Read More
2 laptops and a dongle by MoEl
Wimax USB dongle works fine on computer A (and other computers), but can't be properly identified by computer B which has Windows 7. Every time the dongle is plugged into any USB port on computer B one of the following happens: 1- Nothing 2- ...
First I have never used the dongle. Did you install the software before plugging in the dongle? I believe there is a separate version for win 7. When you set it up using the wizard it asks you to plug in the dongle at a later stage. 9 out of 10 ... Read More
So bored by marselya
Hello everybody..l marriaged and came to Libya because of my husband job as a civil engineer..Before l hearded about Libya but l couldnt anticipate like that..There is nothing...Even l couldnt go around..l need a taxi but l hearded that it is not ...
丕賳丕 毓丕賵夭 丕囟賷賮 賵丕賯賵賱 : 賮賵賯 丕賳賴丕 賰丕賳鬲 亘鬲卮鬲睾賱 ... Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
I bet you do :). What are you, a football freak? It is a very interesting game. Ashes is on these day watch it. It is so much fun. You interested in cricket?? Read More
Fitness Center/ GYM by enraged1
Hi guys! I'm having trouble finding a gym in janzour. If somebody could help, please. Cheers!!!
There is a thread titled "gym" or "gym for ladies" with a good discussion and info. I refrained from including it in the FAQ thread because of some very indecent posts by member Napalm, who was banned, but is now posting on the forum again with a ... Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
I can't imagine getting 22 people to ever turn up but some quick cricket or pairs cricket is probably feasible? With the amount of Aussies and English people on here it must be, especially with the ashes to stoke up a bit of enthusiasm. Not sure we ... Read More
Fitness Center/ GYM by enraged1
Hi guys! I'm having trouble finding a gym in janzour. If somebody could help, please. Cheers!!!
Thanks for the link. I believe the best gym around is the Sultans gym in gorgi. Which i assume is somewhat near to place. Read More
Fitness Center/ GYM
Hi guys! I'm having trouble finding a gym in janzour. If somebody could help, please. Cheers!!! Read More
Playing football in Tripoli by Reilly
Hi, I am here 3weeks now and finally starting to take to the heat.. I am looking for some help and if anybody could help me out it would be great. I am looking to see if any expats playing football around Tripoli on a regular basis and in need of a ...
Hi Guys, I'm working in an office with four British expats in their 20's who are keen to get involved with sports of any sorts. Also some Arabic guys in the office who would be keen for football. If anyone also knows of any ... Read More
Single woman living in Tripoli by avaritia7
I'm applying for a senior position in a new hotel opening in Tripoli soon. I'm a single female, so the previous posts about husbands, children blah blah don't apply to me. I lived in Doha and have travelled throughout the Middle East and other ...
hi iam male from libya and im single like you im 30 so if want some one to be with you im here if want send to me this my amila am_n2015@yahoo.comHaHa, what an awesome way to introduce yourself! cant stop laughing, do you ever use this thing called ... 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 ...
Mark, I will 2nd Castle on this one. Waha is a stable company but not really a multicultural one. When compared to other oil producing companies its down in the end in terms of stability and environment. Switching is easy and mainly depends on what ... Read More