Flasher
Scottish expat in Libya
Forum posts
86
About me
Scottish
Lives in Tripoli
Registration: 25 March 2010
Tripoli is it currently safe for westerners? by LeighBrown_13
Hi, I'm considering a move to Tripoli. Is it currently safe for westerners to move about the city during the day? Is it necessary to live in a secure compound? What is the best suburb to live for an expat? Thanks for your feedback.
It is not safe to travel anywhere. Violent car-jackings resulting in shooting are on the increase, for both locals and expats. In the evenings you can hear the sound of heavy gunfire in the distance plus there are fireworks going off all the time ... Read More
Dryer
There's a big yellow thing in the sky that works fine. Free of charge and environment friendly as well :-) Sorry, couldn't help it Read More
Urgently Needed white WiMax wireless box! by aussiedutchie
D/A I know that the new white wimax boxes are like rocking horse shite..... But, I have a Black ZyXEL brand new that I just bought and it will not work with my external antenna !! I am about 10 km out of Misurata town and we have a white box in ...
They are on sale again ltt.ly/en/personal/wimax/index.php?c=55 The MyFi is a handy little thing to have Read More
Job offer in Tripoli on temporary basis
It isn't safe and isn't likely to be safe for a long time. Check with your embassy for travel advice to Libya. Read More
BORED!!!!!! by Johnnyc1967
Any suggestions of what to do in Tripoli. Been to city centre about a million times! Going to venture out of Tripoli at some point and do some sight seeing but need to find something to do to fill my time during the week after 2pm...
Unfortunately there is no Embassy Club nor are Embassies hosting special events any more Read More
Moving to Libya from Canada
Keep the family at home. This place still isn't ready for families yet. There are no schools to speak of and crime levels are still high. Read your government travel advice Read More
Is Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli nice? by amandaburton1983
Salam, I am planning InshaAllah on coming to tripoli next september. I am researching descent places to stay. I was wondering if anybody had an idea of how this corinthia hotel is? I'm looking to stay for 2 weeks. It will be me, the hubby and three ...
Yes it does, EUR285 a night for a double room http://www.corinthia.com/en/Tripoli/home/?gclid=CPiSzqPEl7QCFSHHtAodRFYA8A Read More
Is Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli nice? by amandaburton1983
Salam, I am planning InshaAllah on coming to tripoli next september. I am researching descent places to stay. I was wondering if anybody had an idea of how this corinthia hotel is? I'm looking to stay for 2 weeks. It will be me, the hubby and three ...
It is a nice comfortable hotel. Rooms are very nice, food is good but you will get bored with it after a week. Some prefer the Radisson, some the Corinthia, some the Waddan, there's not much between the four of them to be honest. Personally I prefer ... Read More
Arriving 8th November by Fuzzy_Dunlop
So after years of it being on the table I'm moving to Libya :) or :( is to be determined In time honoured fashion of my employers (Libyan) I have no idea where I'll be living (only that its a house in the centre of town) As my employers are Libyan ...
The biggest issue in Tripoli right now is boredom, there isn't exactly a massive social scene at the moment, you're as well to come prepared. Skype works fine without the video, Facetime is usually OK Read More
Arriving 8th November by Fuzzy_Dunlop
So after years of it being on the table I'm moving to Libya :) or :( is to be determined In time honoured fashion of my employers (Libyan) I have no idea where I'll be living (only that its a house in the centre of town) As my employers are Libyan ...
Forget it it, internet speed is pathetic. Seriously, you're better off buying an OSN box for movies etc (about 700 dinars a year) and an Abu Dhabi Sport box for all live PL football (about 400 dinars a year) For CL football you'll need an AlJazeera ... Read More
Doing business in Libya by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Libya? Is it complicated to register a company in Libya? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Libya? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank you ...
hi, i have my contacts who could easily set u up and sort out everything you need to set up business but what would be in it for me?Ha,ha ! That's fantastic. Welcome to the new Libya Read More
Buying property in Libya by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Libya? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Libya? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Wrong again "LibyaEnergyAnalyst". Please only post useful facts, not just what you think. Maltese nationals are permitted to purchase real estate in Libya, I know a couple that have. There has been a reciprocal agreement in place between Libya and ... Read More
Buying property in Libya by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Libya? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Libya? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
The Maltese can buy property in Libya. Read More
Aids Agencies and Rebuilding Process for Libya by douglas1969
I realize it's too early to be asking this question, but I would be interested to hear from anyone on the ground as to what activity they are seeing with regards to the process of rebuilding the country, rebuilding the schools and universities, ...
This training that you speak of, is it charity work ?Sure it is. A not-for-profit lobby group lobbying for K12 and higher education reform in a new country counts as a not-for profit.So your doing all this out of the goodness of your heart for the ... Read More
Aids Agencies and Rebuilding Process for Libya by douglas1969
I realize it's too early to be asking this question, but I would be interested to hear from anyone on the ground as to what activity they are seeing with regards to the process of rebuilding the country, rebuilding the schools and universities, ...
This training that you speak of, is it charity work ? Somehow I think not, you yourself are there to suck money out of Libya. Libya was awash with two bit training companies that had little to offer before the revolution. How many actually invested ... Read More
members of the expat community needed to map gps and other
Send me the link, maybe I can help 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 ...
Not to point to fine a point on it; I wouldn't send my worst enemy to Waha. There is zero chance of a promotion as they will not have any Libyan reporting to an expat under any circumstances. Indeed they mnay try to lure you with an inflated ... Read More
Registering in An Irish Embassy by Tippman
Hello Irish Men and Women Kindly advise on the way to register my location with an Irish Embassy. Tippman
There is no Irish Embassy in Libya. I believe you guys are covered by your Embassy in Rome. Read More
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AT TRIPOLI by NADA30
HELLO EVERYBODY , CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHICH IS THE BEST SCHOOL AT TRIPOLI , AMERICAN OR BRITISH OR DEUTCH SCHOOL THANKS A LOT NADA
@expatlibya I am saying that English language is available much more than before through TV, internet, music, etc and is easy to learn it. I don't understand you. Do you really think they will not be able to go in English speaking ... Read More
Opportunities in Libya by odebrechtlibya
I'm Looking for a Draftsman, 2 HSE Supervisors, Cost control technician/engineer, Geometry Coordinator, Fa莽ade Coordinator andRoof Coordinator to work in New Tripoli International Airport Project. Roof Coordinator Job Description & Requirements: ...
Any minute now you'll be told to put this in the classifieds:D Read More
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AT TRIPOLI by NADA30
HELLO EVERYBODY , CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHICH IS THE BEST SCHOOL AT TRIPOLI , AMERICAN OR BRITISH OR DEUTCH SCHOOL THANKS A LOT NADA
they aren't allowed in them.I didn't know thatIt's not the schools, it's the Libyan law...! Read More
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AT TRIPOLI by NADA30
HELLO EVERYBODY , CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHICH IS THE BEST SCHOOL AT TRIPOLI , AMERICAN OR BRITISH OR DEUTCH SCHOOL THANKS A LOT NADA
It is pointless seeking advice from Locals about International schools as they have no experience of them, they aren't allowed in them. From experience I can tell you that ISM is a dreadful school. My kids were there for a year, that was enough. A ... Read More
Blackberry
Looks like it is up and running. Pricey though. Vodafone has extended its data roaming service to Libya after an agreement with mobile operator Al Madar. Pre-paid and post-paid Vodafone customers travelling to Libya may now access data on their ... Read More
Internet purchasing! by aha
Hello All..How can i place an internet delivery order when buying something from ebay or AmaZon!as it keep giving me Address error
Aramex shop and ship works great. I've shipped stuff from UK and US. It takes about a week to ship from Amazon in UK . The office is on the ground floor of Burj Al Fatr, on the right hand side, coming from the sea. ... Read More
A Rant by MoEl
I've been staying in staff housing since I came in April. It's alright but I often dont get to have the place to myself. My employer promised to get me a clean apt close to work in or near Zawyet Addehmani. But every time they find me a decent ...
Mo, Before you go all sensitive, listen to the word on the street. There is much talk of rent to buy being enforced. Any landlord worth his salt isn聮t going to want to rent to a young Libyan at the moment. Read More
England premier league by yqdavid
I am a football fan ,especially for Manchester United. Is there anybody know on which channel I can see the football match? I have checked the Al Jazeera sports channel ,total 10, but none of them have the premier league. So anybody can help me ? ...
You should buy the Abu Dhabi Sport box and card. You'll get every game live, in HD. Costs around LD360 for the year, including the box. Read More
Is this salary is fare enough? by blaster4577
Gentlemen may i ask something i know it was not new but let me give a try. I was working here in Saudi Arabia but I just got an offer to work in Libya. This Germay Company was recently sent me an offer tru e-mail. We are prepared to offer you a ...
Up to you really, you should know your own value, if this is an improvement on your present salary then take it, if not then tell them to shove it. It's kinda low, USD1270. Read More
Satellite TV Decoder, NEED SMART CARD by Padrino
I live in Misurata and our compound has it's own satellite dish. My decoder box recently broke and I went and bought a new one thinking the smartcard I have would work. Wrong. Does anyone in Tripoli know where I can buy these smartcards? I don't ...
For EPL buy the new ADMC HD box. LD350 for the box and a years subscription. Every game live in HD, can't wait. Got mine plugged in and ready. ALJazeera has Champions League and FA Cup football for around LD100 a year For general entertainment, ... Read More
anyone interested in playing pick -up games, sports? darts?
Tolgau, the darts league starts in September and there is a Turkish team in the league. If I find the contact details I'll PM you. Read More
Doing business in Libya please help by business2010
hello Guys I am new here although have been lurking for the past month and I noticed alot of people are very helpdful. Ok my boss is looking to expand the business and enter the North african market. We are looking at Libya and I was hoping to ...
That's not a nice thing to say friend. You could atleast explain the miseries your friends are experiencing if that's not too much to ask.It is not a lack of funding.It is an unwillingness to pay and constant contractual renegotiations and goal post ... Read More
excursions during Ramadan? by sevenseas
Is it feasible to leave Tripoli and visit the 'sights' eg Leptis Magna during Ramadan? Will be visiting for 2 weeks and hoping to get out there for a day. Also, are hotels open for refreshments during the day at all or is Libya v. v. strict?
expect to see the odd fight on the streetSaw a fight almost every day on the Gargaresh Road last Ramadan. Handbags mostly though. Driving is bad at the best of times, it's mental in Ramadan. Read More
Doing business in Libya please help by business2010
hello Guys I am new here although have been lurking for the past month and I noticed alot of people are very helpdful. Ok my boss is looking to expand the business and enter the North african market. We are looking at Libya and I was hoping to ...
You'd be better speaking to the business section of the British Embassy for advice about the Libyan market. They are extremely helpful. The construction industry does seem to have a lot of finance problems, beware. There are many in the industry who ... Read More
Things you miss from your homeland by Clansman
I will start with TV that is watch able and decent internet speeds.
Hot buttered toast and a proper cup of tea Read More
DVD movies in English by Sea Angel
[large]Hello, Does anyone know where to get DVD movies in English -- maybe even American movies?[/large] Thank you, Sea Angel
That's a strange question as there are DVD shops literally all over the place. All of them have the latest movies, in English. Read More
Medical Cert/Test by Geo_Jeff
I have just secured a Consultant Job with a Libyan Oil Company. Could someone advice on the type of medical test that is usually done on arrival in Libya. Does the test include Hepatitis A, B, and C? I have Hepatitis B, and I am worried?
\Clansman, are you Consultant of Staff though ? Read More
Medical Cert/Test by Geo_Jeff
I have just secured a Consultant Job with a Libyan Oil Company. Could someone advice on the type of medical test that is usually done on arrival in Libya. Does the test include Hepatitis A, B, and C? I have Hepatitis B, and I am worried?
I have just secured a Consultant Job with a Libyan Oil Company. Could someone advice on the type of medical test that is usually done on arrival in Libya. Does the test include Hepatitis A, B, and C? I have Hepatitis B, and I am worried?Sorry, but ... Read More
any experience at the Libyan Customs? by lovedmydaisy
import duties? tariff? lots of paperwork and long queue? I'm thinking of buying a German satellite HD set top. The one I have now is ancient! Is it an economic way to buy online and have products sent to Libya? Thank you for sharing any ...
Can't get any of these to open either http://www.lyngsat.com/hd/ab4a.html Read More
any experience at the Libyan Customs? by lovedmydaisy
import duties? tariff? lots of paperwork and long queue? I'm thinking of buying a German satellite HD set top. The one I have now is ancient! Is it an economic way to buy online and have products sent to Libya? Thank you for sharing any ...
I could get the test card on HD2 a while back but nothing nowadays. Premier League is going to Abu Dhabi Sports in August, hopefully we'll be able to buy the cards locally soon. Read More
Libyan Football by Airdrie Diamond
Has anyone been to a Libyan 1st Div football match and if so what was it like, worth going etc?
Got your 脛BE t-shirts for the WC yet ? Read More
any experience at the Libyan Customs? by lovedmydaisy
import duties? tariff? lots of paperwork and long queue? I'm thinking of buying a German satellite HD set top. The one I have now is ancient! Is it an economic way to buy online and have products sent to Libya? Thank you for sharing any ...
I called OSN Showtlast week, they told me you you can't get the OSN HD channels without an official OSN box. None on the market here yet though. I have JSC HD1 working though but will need to subscribe for WC coverage. Read More
Libyan Football by Airdrie Diamond
Has anyone been to a Libyan 1st Div football match and if so what was it like, worth going etc?
Thanks for the info. I am used to Scottish 1st/2nd div so it sounds like slighty better standard. Due out in June so may go to a couple after the world cupI was tempted to say something about Scottish football but decided against it.:D Read More
Travel with privete car outside Libya by vozdovac
I have my private car with blue square on plates and want to go in Tunisia with it. What is needed to do it and is it better to just pay someone to drive me to Djerba?
I'm sure you need to pay a bond via the Libyan Automobile and Touring Club. I'll see if I can find some more info. for you. Read More
Libyan Football by Airdrie Diamond
Has anyone been to a Libyan 1st Div football match and if so what was it like, worth going etc?
Its OK, they do make you feel welcome as a foreigner. Stay away from the ends and remain neutral. It's tactically a bit like schoolboy football. The ball goes to one side, 20 players run after it. You'll probably only go one or twice, the novelty ... Read More
Single, and Desperately Lonely Aliens by MoEl
My first time as an expat and I think I've observed a phenomenon: there is a load of family-less, lonely, pathetic foreigners desperate for some familiar human contact. Kinda like myself, except that I am slightly luckier and have some relatives ...
There is plenty of social activity in the expat community although it's highly unlikely that you'll be invited to anything on an open internet forum. Talk to people you work with, clients, people in coffee shops & supermarkets, especially people ... Read More
Satellite Television Schedule by mwebster22
I'm relatively new here, have the OSN Premier Plus Package (I have more channels than are listed) and am looking to find what is on and when. Is there any way to get a schedule for all, or most, of the channels?
http://www.osnetwork.com/showguide/online/movies_en_gb.aspx For football fixtures go to http://liveonsat.com/footy_today.php Read More
Where can I find: by MoEl
1-Organic produce, meats, dairy, pastries and bread (does anyone know if fresh blueberries can be found here, or should I stop looking?) 2-Heavy cream (preferably organic) 3-White tea-Kombucha. 4-Dry cleaner that uses ...
Isn't sushi grade tuna fresh tuna. You should head to the main fish market at Tripoli port, it is superb. Fresh tuna is always avalable. You won't find fresh blueberries here Read More
How old can a car be to import it to Libya?? by Hani
I was told if your car is older than 3 years you cannot bring it to Libya. Is this true? As I already own a car was looking to take it with me.
I'm certain there was a law brought in a few years ago to stop the import of second hand cars although I dont know the details. There used to be hundreds of second hand cards arriving in Libya every week, this was stopped and only new cars are ... Read More
Any new about visas for Schengen countries? by mp_garcia
Hi all, any update on this matter? Thanx, Mariano
I am told we will hear good news very very soon Read More
Tennis partners in Tripoli by seymore
Hi I am a canadian coming very soon to work in Tripoli. I am a good tennis player looking to play and meet friends who share the same passion for tennis. Thank you
There are two coaches in Regatta. They are on court most afternoons & evenings Read More