SlemaniBob
American expat in Iraq
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Lives in Sulemania
Registration: 02 July 2014
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IRAQ SULAYMANIYAH by mudimelaramesh
Dear All Hi, I am moving to sulaymaniyah after 3 month. I just want to know about safety and other aspects like cost.iam from india now iam working in kuwait.. Regards M Ramesh Reddy
There are taxi's everywhere and they are completely safe. The standard fare is 4000 riyal, which is cheap. I do not recommend getting a car because you can not buy insurance (it doesn't exist). If you were to get into a serious accident, ... Read More
IRAQ SULAYMANIYAH by mudimelaramesh
Dear All Hi, I am moving to sulaymaniyah after 3 month. I just want to know about safety and other aspects like cost.iam from india now iam working in kuwait.. Regards M Ramesh Reddy
There is an economic crisis. There have been occasional strikes and power outages. Could get better or could get worse, probably worse. There is no danger from ISIS. Only danger would be accidentally getting caught up in a demonstration about ... Read More
is it safe working in kurdistan or no. by chef siva
Hi Everyone, I am siva kumar from India. I have a job offer from hotel Lalezar Sulemaniya Kurdistan. i am confused whether to take up this offer or no seeing the prevailing conditions in Iraq. Can you people suggest is it safe working in kurdistan ...
Dohuk not currently safe. Read More
British International School Mosul Road Kurdistan BISK by Rucked off
Hi, I have two British friends who just left the British International School, Mosul Road, Kurdistan. I am considering contracts for next year. My friends said the school was badly managed, they were told they were going to be moved out of their ...
Which part encouraged you to apply? Read More
any English teachers in Kurdistan? by james ludwick
Hi I'd like to communicate with ESL teachers in Kurdistan ...seeking info on opportunities,conditions,salaries etc Thanks
Assuming you're not just trolling us...no, you have to be able to spell English before you can teach it. Read More
any English teachers in Kurdistan? by james ludwick
Hi I'd like to communicate with ESL teachers in Kurdistan ...seeking info on opportunities,conditions,salaries etc Thanks
American University Dohuk is looking for people for summer and fall. They are brand new and still in a rather chaotic state. You would be responsible for finding your own accommodation. But apart from that, it wouldn't be a bad gig. Read More
Security in Iraqi Kurdistan on the Decline by SlemaniBob
Increasing number of bombings in towns all over Iraqi Kurdistan, not all publicized. US embassy advising its citizens to leave. Travel between cities not advised. Advised not to attend large gatherings. Many xpats heading out. University enrollments ...
Suicide bomber detonated on a busy street near US consulate in Ainkawa yesterday. Killed 1 and seriously injured 5. Be advised. Read More
any English teachers in Kurdistan? by james ludwick
Hi I'd like to communicate with ESL teachers in Kurdistan ...seeking info on opportunities,conditions,salaries etc Thanks
Bank to bank transfers are not a simple matter. It depends on which country you are from and can be very expensive. As an American I have to resort to sending the cash back via western union. It's not a bad way to go as long as you have someone ... Read More
Is Sulaymaniyah is safe by tatul
Hi, I am moving to sulaymaniyah after 2 month. I just want to know about safety and other aspects like cost of living .. SInce i have an offer of 2500USD and housing allow. is it enough for living there? Thanks Atul
Still in Suli yes. It's more beautiful than Erbil and the climate is more temperate. The expat community is tiny. Erbil is much more international. If you like going to bars, go to Erbil. If you're quiet / reserved and like immersing ... Read More
safety and security in Erbil and Dohuk by chatmerr
Hello, I hope everyone is doing great. I am planning to travel and work in Kurds(Erbil and Dohuk)for like 3 months. How safe is the kuredestian zone please? Thank you dears.
Sabis pays well and takes good care of their people. They work you like a robot though. You will have 30+ contact hours per week plus a lot of meetings and training and you have to teach using their methodology, which means delivering their prepared ... Read More
safety and security in Erbil and Dohuk by chatmerr
Hello, I hope everyone is doing great. I am planning to travel and work in Kurds(Erbil and Dohuk)for like 3 months. How safe is the kuredestian zone please? Thank you dears.
Because it is relatively safe, the Peshmerga are winning the war. They are on the offensive pushing ISIS out of the surrounding villages now. So to the average person here it seems 100% safe. But then as a westerner you have to be aware that ISIS ... Read More
Security in Iraqi Kurdistan on the Decline by SlemaniBob
Increasing number of bombings in towns all over Iraqi Kurdistan, not all publicized. US embassy advising its citizens to leave. Travel between cities not advised. Advised not to attend large gatherings. Many xpats heading out. University enrollments ...
It is vulnerable to attack and lacks alternative routes. So yes, not secure. Not particularly scared personally because I know this territory is currently controlled by Peshmerga. But daesh attacked 25km southwest of Erbil just last week. This is ... Read More
Security in Iraqi Kurdistan on the Decline by SlemaniBob
Increasing number of bombings in towns all over Iraqi Kurdistan, not all publicized. US embassy advising its citizens to leave. Travel between cities not advised. Advised not to attend large gatherings. Many xpats heading out. University enrollments ...
No idea of what? My point is that if that road is closed for any reason you are not getting to Erbil, which was part of my bigger point that the only way out of this place in an emergency is the airport. What's your point? Read More
Security in Iraqi Kurdistan on the Decline by SlemaniBob
Increasing number of bombings in towns all over Iraqi Kurdistan, not all publicized. US embassy advising its citizens to leave. Travel between cities not advised. Advised not to attend large gatherings. Many xpats heading out. University enrollments ...
Prolly nothing will happen. But there is no way out other than the airport. You don't want to head west, cuz Kirkuk is unstable or south cuz Baghdad is stable, and definitely not east, cuz that's Iran. Road to the north is not secure. ... Read More
Cost of living in Iraq – 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Iraq in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Iraq you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Iraq? > accommodation prices > ...
City - Sulaymaniyah Beer at a bar / hotel - 4,000 ID My groceries per month - 480,000 ID FastLink internet modem small package - 40,000 ID/month In-town taxi ride - Supposed to be fixed at 4,000 but they'll try for 5,000 if foreigner. I ... Read More