

libya2011
Libyan citizen
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Libyan
Lives in Canada
Registration: 19 February 2012
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Libyan visa if not used by chelly
hi everyone.. i need a quick feedback. it's about my Libyan Visa that i think is on it's way now.. i'm happy that i'll get it perhaps few weeks from now but i do have a concern. i'm concerned about the security in Tripoli, Libya. I'll work there as ...

It should be fine, as far as I know if someone didn't use his/her visa it is totally acceptable, they just might just ask you the next time when you apply why you didn't use it! ... Read More


Mobile phone. Bring with me or buy in Tripoli? by SeymourSunshine
I'm sure this one has been done to death, but I can't find it. Is it better for me to bring a phone with me or buy one when I get there? I don't want anything fancy; just a common or garden phone for making and receiving calls. I've got an old ...

fyi, phones in Libya among the cheapest you can find around, no taxes no duties. Read More


Salsa Dancing by Behoo
Hello everyone, Does anybody know if there are classes for Salsa in Tripoli?

I don't thinks so, they don't teach Libyan dances, so sure no salsa.... !! Read More


tripoli university by meenameena
Anybody have any news about how Tripoli Uni is progressing. My daughters wish to start October 2013 studying medicine, and geography/meteorology (if meteorology is available to study there). I know it's not the best uni in the world but we are ...

Well lets see number wise, in 2012 414 murders were recorded in New York which is a (record low), now in Libya giving ALL THE TROUBLES only ~500 murders were recorded however it is getting better every day. So when you look at numbers you see the ... Read More



Aramex - shipping to Libya by Sandman6
Some feedback on Aramex, who I've recently used to ship some goodies from UK to Libya. After setting up the account (very simple process) and paying the one-off $35 registration fee, you are given a c/o address and ref no. for Aramex offices in the ...

I have been using this service for a quite a while now buying stuff to my family online, their service is very good never lost a package or had any problem so far with them. I shipped different stuff from clothes, laptops, documents..etc. Their ... Read More


Marks & Spencer by Gibraltar
Dear all I believe there is a Marks & Spencer in Tripoli. Do you know if they carry some food items such as cereal and cans of things? Just asking as our daughter eats the organic cereal and pasta from there. G

M&S in Tripoli doesn't sell any food items, however since you care about such organic stuff there are other ways to get them. But this will not probably the kind of food you are used to. I am not a fan of food globalization, and I don't like the ... Read More


Why is Libya rent costly compared to its neighboring country and USA? by amandaburton1983
Salam All, I have been graciously given wonderful answers on my previous topic of cost of living in Libya. My answers show me that cost of rent, from the lowest being around 1500LD and up,is beyond reasonable. Even here in the USA I am paying ...

as Paulo said avoid middle men, however for the pricing it is pretty much the same for every one there are no prices for locals and others for foreigners however some places are usually rented by foreigners which tend to have higher prices where the ... Read More


Ur opinion is important by Samakauk
Would you please join us & share your opinion with us here? What do you think of Libya now? What is the future going to be like? Are you happy with your stay in Libya? And would you recommend it to others?

It is really nice to have you in Libya Jenni, was nice to read your sincere thoughts! Read More


garbage collection question by fatmakumru
How is the garbage collection situation in Tripoli on these very hot days of Ramadan? For almost a year, I was being told that roads had piles of garbage (so much so that the cars cannot make their usual illegitimate u-turns because of the garbage ...

we had a problem some time ago, now it is fine and the service is back to normal (and even better with the new Bengali hard workers who seem to do very good), the problem was in the dumpster access as the locals around the dumpster blocked dumping ... Read More


US Chamber of Commerce Libya set to establish in Tripoli- Advice ? by US Chamber of Commerce
Dear All, As a career Foreign service worker, I am have now taken the role as President of the US-Libya Chamber of Commerce. My first role is to establish a real presence in Libya, with offices in Tripoli ( other offices may open at a later ...

well I will simply say there are a lot of °µÍø½ûÇøs who came back here you can ask them if you know any as they will give you an outsider idea as I am Libyan, for my part I think you can come here and you won't find a problem, after the elections in ... Read More


short hairstyle for women by uuuyyh
hi, I am female and new to this forum. I am considering on working as a nurse in Libya (preferably Tripoli). I would just want to know if short hairstyle for women is allowed in this place. I am sporting a bob hairdo, like boy's haircut, that is ...

look at the libyan minister of health she has a very shot hair do not worry about this in libya http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatima_Hamroush Read More


living cost in Tripoli libya by kanwarasif
i m from Pakistan & Ask about the living cost average in a month in Tripoli. Law & Order situations their and business & job opportunities. Please Guide if you have some informations

the cost of living really depends on your lifestyle, the major cost you will pay for is the rent and ranges between ~500 USD for below the average flat or in a far place, to something about ~3500 and up for a nice house in a nice place. For the law ... 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 ...

got you some answers: are foreign investors welcome in Libya? yes they are, however it depends what are you doing. Is it complicated to register a company in Libya? What is the procedure? now pretty much unclear, everything can change as the new ... Read More