Rizwan
@rizwanch
Pakistani expat in the USA
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About me
Pakistani
Lives in Riyadh
Registration: 11 March 2010
money transfer by rissadum
hi, is there is any restrictions to transfer money outside libya?
Hi, there is restriction while traveling out from country (at the airport), but you can transfer any amount via western union and moneygram. Good luck Read More
Visa for Turkey while staying in Libya
Hi Fahim, I hope you are enjoying good time in Libya. Dude you need visa to visit Turkey. Before, Pakistani citizen gets visa on arrival but now you need visa prior. But it is better to speak with Turkish Embassy in Tripoli. Hey by the way Libya ... Read More
cost of living in Tripoli by Suhail Soomro
Hello Dear All, Can anyone help me out immediately that what would be cost of living alone and with family in Tripoli Libya. I am offered US Dollars 2000 p/m. How much can i save for sending back to my country.Will it be easy survival.
Hi Soomro, Libya is nice place to live and work but it is expensive now a days so it depends upon the location/city you are staying. I agree with Mr. Naiyer and Mr. Baig. Good luck Riz 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 ...
Hi Bachir, Nevertheless situation is not ideal but people are living. Most of them, answering your post are foreigners living out there and many are coming every day. So don聮t worry and if you are getting a good opportunity, take your chances. I ... Read More
Libya Nightlife by NYCGlobeTrotter
Currently in Tripoli and looking to explore the city. - Can anyone recommend a good place to hangout at night? Is there an area where most people go? - Recommendation for an english speaking driver w/ car? Looking to head out to the Roman Ruins - ...
:) correct ...bear with it for sometime, i hope things will settle down soon ..... Good luck with coke only ... Riz Read More
Libya Nightlife by NYCGlobeTrotter
Currently in Tripoli and looking to explore the city. - Can anyone recommend a good place to hangout at night? Is there an area where most people go? - Recommendation for an english speaking driver w/ car? Looking to head out to the Roman Ruins - ...
Forget ....there is hardly any night life there in Tripoli. There were few night cafes at Hi Undlas before the revolution but they are shutdown. You will only find gunshots at night. I hope in coming days it will be more open and peaceful. Good ... Read More
Taxis in Tripoli by mrssabri
Hello everyone, I had a few questions i was hoping you could help me with. What is the taxi situation in Tripoli? Is it easy to get a taxi there? I know there are the government licensed ones, the black and white ones. How are they? Are they in a ...
Hi Mrs. Sabri, As far as my experience with Libyans and specially with Libyan Taxi drivers 聟.it聮s awesome. Libyans are great, honest, brave and social. I never felt any fear while traveling in taxi or local public transport, even outside Tripoli. ... Read More
Where to find? by Lola El
Where can I find "PUPA"Milano and Lanc么me stores or just their products in Tripoli? Thanks to everyone!
Hi there check Souq Tallata or Hi-Andlas Road good luck Riz Read More
Credit Cards In Libya by saifizlhr
Hi Guyz, is there any Libyan or International banks in Libya issuing credit cards to expats in Libya? If yes then what is the procedure and what are their requirements.. Thanks
Hi there, Amman Bank is good in fact only bank has best ATM network uptime till I left CBL in March 2010. Banking hours usually from 0800 to 1500 Hrs with Friday and Saturday off. Barclays is planning to open the branch at the end of this year but ... Read More
Credit Cards In Libya by saifizlhr
Hi Guyz, is there any Libyan or International banks in Libya issuing credit cards to expats in Libya? If yes then what is the procedure and what are their requirements.. Thanks
Central Bank of Libya (CBL) is not connected to Master Card network neither their core banking apps is capable. Therefore they marked is as prohibited. Read More
Were you in Libya during the revolution? by Wil Crisp
I'm researching a documentary about people from the UK who went to libya during the revolution. Get in touch if you were there and are interested in contributing. wilcrisp@hotmail.co.uk 07955 191796
Hi, I was in Tripoli.... Read More
How's life in Libya now? by Ayshah
Hi all! I am writing an article to an European magazine about Libya after war. I would be really happy if someone could write me shortly in English how's life in Libya now after Gaddafi's gone. What is better or what is worse and what you hope for ...
Hi Ayshah, Hope you enjoying stay in Libya. If you are staying in Tripoli I can forward you few contacts who can be helpful for not only article but for other stuff as well. Ciao, Riz Read More
For anyone interested in current LYD exchange rates: by Thebigtuna
At the Egyptian border the rate is 1.56 LYD per US dollar. On the black market here in Benghazi the rate is anywhere between 1.7 to 2 LYD to a dollar (depends on your negotiating skills really). The black market can be found in the "Souk al-Jareed" ...
Hi, The exchange rate has become bad and will be worst with days passing unrest and after normalization the rate will be same again 1:25 LYD = 1 USD. So if you are keeping them to get some good exchange rate, forget it. At the same time cash is ... Read More
Cash machines that triple charge.. by flipfinger
In the year and a half that i've been here pretty much every time I use a cash machine over here I either get duplicate or triplicate charges on my account. The extra amounts get refunded to my account eventually, but I was just wondering if anyone ...
Well, it seems there are always multiple transactions each time when you withdraw money. I am also using Visa card for the same and found Aman bank聮s ATM network reliable and never face such issues. Riz Central Bank of Libya Read More
Money transfer to India
Give a try to MoneyGram, I am not sure about the service standard and charges. Good luck Riz Central Bank of Libya Read More
Libyan Qatari Bank by Otman
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Well, LQB is a new bank and currently in a process of setting up infrastructure. Hopefully they will online by the end of this month. I have few friends there but they are very strict in hiring. You can ask your friend to drop CV in HR and if she is ... Read More
ATM's in Tripoli by Sandman6
Here聮s a list of locations of ATM聮s (cash machines) which accept Visa and Mastercard. Please add to it as you find any new locations. It's rare to find a working ATM at the first attempt and they often only dispence in 10 LYD notes. Km means ...
Hi, AMAN bank ATM network is best to withdraw money. It is connected to both VISA and MASTER network. Moreover, if you are Aman bank customer and during shopping or in restaurant, you run out of money, you can call their help line and they will ... Read More