kokanee
Canadian expat in Libya
Forum posts
7
About me
Canadian
Lives in Tripoli
Registration: 20 October 2010
Activity
No business visa for Egyptian or Iraqi nationals for private companies by Siddiqui
We have just received official notification that no more business visas will be allowed for Egyptian or Iraqi nationals. The only exception to this rule is NOC and other government corporations. The only way to bring people of these nationalities ...
Yes - it seems all business visa applications are on hold at the moment (I'm expired as of tomorrow) 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 ...
Waha is a bit of a joke. Incredibly bureaucratic, a worrisome lack of safety culture, poorly trained field personnel, and expats are not treated well. I would suggest any other oil company before Waha. I have not worked directly for them as an ... Read More
Where to live? by kokanee
Hi all, I'm ah newbie, even though I've been in Libya for 2 years. (well - one year as I'm on rotation) My office is at Daht Al Imad towers, and I've been living only 200m away in an nicish apartment. Great for convenience. No car required. No ...
Thanks for the suggestions. I might have to go for a bit more of a hike around to get idea of what these areas are like. I don't mind walking if there's not too many major road crossings. In the meantime maybe i'll try some double glazing if I can ... Read More
Where to live?
Hi all, I'm ah newbie, even though I've been in Libya for 2 years. (well - one year as I'm on rotation) My office is at Daht Al Imad towers, and I've been living only 200m away in an nicish apartment. Great for convenience. No car required. No ... Read More
TENNIS Player 4.5 by kikko79
I am planning to go to Libya and i am hoping to find hitting partners there.
Hey - I wouldn't mind playing an occasional set. I'm no expert but I enjoy it. PM me when you get here. Read More
Another Bored Newbie by ghecko
Hi Folks Been here a few days now, Must get out of the hotel and go somewhere sometime soon. British, Married, wife to join me at some stage when sorted myself out. Seen mention of various groups meeting up. How do I find these expat groups? Any ...
Hey Ghecko, PM me - i'm in Tripoli staying next to Dhat Al Imad. (near Corinthia hotel). I know what hotel walls can do to a person. -especially in Libya. Read More
Fishing in Tripoli by maza711
I have a fishin rod and a reel, need to work on some rigs. Does anyone do fishing round here or interested in giving it a go ?
Hi Maza, I just bought a rod & reel as well. I've only wet the line once so far just in front of the office (Dhat Al Imad) without success. I'd be up for another attempt if you want some company. Read More