HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). Being HIV-positive or having HIV disease is not the same as having AIDS. Many people are diagnosed with HIV but may not get sick for many years. Once in a person’s system, HIV begins to attack the immune system and for many who are HIV-positive, over a period of time, they can become ill with a number of conditions.AIDS is a technical term defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An HIV-positive person is diagnosed with AIDS when that person has developed certain opportunistic infections or other medical conditions such as a T-cell or CD4 (the most basic element of the immune system) count of less than 200. Only a physician can officially make the diagnosis that a person with HIV now has “AIDS”. Generally an AIDS diagnosis occurs many years after infection.HIV is the virus, AIDS is the disease and “HIV disease” is the most appropriate way to describe the continuum of HIV to AIDS. It is important to note that an AIDS diagnosis does not mean that an individual will soon die. While severe illness can develop, there are many medications available to help treat these. With good medical care it is possible for a person to maintain good health even after an AIDS diagnosis.

2. Do I need to get tested? Where can I get tested?
Transmission of HIV almost always occurs through unprotected anal or vaginal sex, or by sharing needles. If people think they have been exposed to the HIV virus they should get an HIV test. Explore the other questions on this page to help assess if you are at risk for HIV or contact the Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP) AIDSLine and a community educator will assess your risk.The most commonly used test is a blood test that looks for antibodies to the virus. Antibodies are produced by the immune system to fight the virus. The “window period” is the time that it takes for the antibodies to develop after being exposed. Although many people develop antibodies within the first month of their infection, some people take a bit longer. Clinicians agree that testing at three months after exposure will give a conclusive result. All pregnant women should be tested for HIV so they can be treated prenatally and greatly reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to their baby.People can get tested for HIV by their regular doctor, or they can go to a community clinic, a public health clinic, or a clinic that specializes in sexual health such as Planned Parenthood. There is now a rapid blood test for HIV that requires only a few drops of blood and gives same day results. It is especially important to practice abstinence or safe sex and to avoid sharing needles during the window period in order to get an accurate HIV test result, and to avoid the risk of infecting another person since newly infected people are especially infectious to others.Call the MAP AIDSLine at (612) 373-2437 or (800) 248-2437 to get information about testing and testing sites in Minnesota.
3. Where did HIV come from?

Since scientists first became aware of HIV in the early 1980s, they have explored and debated how and where the disease originated. To this day, the debate continues and different theories exist. Despite these differing theories, all the experts still agree that HIV is the virus that weakens a person's immune system and can lead to either one or more physical conditions that a physician then diagnoses as "AIDS". In February of 1999, an international team of scientists reported that they had traced the roots of the most common type of HIV (HIV-1) to a virus found in a subspecies of chimpanzees in Africa. It is now generally accepted that HIV is a descendant of this virus. It is believed that the virus was transferred to humans as a result of chimpanzees being killed and eaten or their blood getting into cuts or wounds of people during the hunting process .While determining the origin of HIV was important to increase understanding of the virus, it is important to now focus on treatments for people living with HIV and education and prevention efforts to stop the spread of HIV.
4. Is there a cure for HIV?

There is no cure for HIV yet, but research continues daily. There are a variety of medications that can slow down the progression from HIV to AIDS and reduce damage to the immune system. Many of these drugs were not available until the mid-to-late 1990’s. Other drugs can prevent or treat opportunistic infections that result from HIV infection.
5. What is the difference between HIV-1 and HIV-2?

There are two identified strains of HIV: HIV-1 is the retrovirus usually associated with the epidemic in most of the world, including the United States; HIV-2 is not as virulent as HIV-1 and is primarily epidemic in West Africa. Many HIV tests in the United States will detect either HIV-1 or HIV-2. Blood banks and plasma centers also screen for HIV-1 and HIV-2.Due to the rare incidence of HIV-2 in the United States, testing for this specific strain of HIV is only recommended if a person has had a known risk with someone from a country where HIV-2 is prevalent.
6. How is HIV transmitted?

A person must be infected with HIV in order to infect others. There are no uninfected “carriers” of the disease. The virus is transmitted only by the blood, semen, vaginal fluid or breast milk of an HIV-infected person. It is not transmitted by sweat, tears, urine, saliva or casual contact. In order for transmission to occur, the virus must enter an uninfected person’s bloodstream. The virus can enter the bloodstream through contact with mucus membranes or through open cuts or by injection. Transmission almost always occurs through unprotected anal or vaginal sex (mucous membranes), or by sharing needles. In very rare cases, HIV transmission has occurred through oral sex. HIV can be transmitted from an HIV-positive woman to an infant through breast milk. It should be noted that HIV is not very concentrated in breast milk and it is only through repeated feedings of large quantities of breast milk that transmission may occur.Transmission is most likely when a person is exposed to high concentrations of the virus. When a person is newly infected with HIV, the virus multiplies very rapidly within that person. A newly infected person is especially infectious to others in the first few weeks and months immediately following infection. This is why anyone who has had a risk of HIV infection should be especially careful to practice abstinence or safe sex or not share needles until they get a definitive HIV test.
7. Can I get HIV from casual contact?

No, HIV is a fragile virus and dies within seconds when exposed to light and air (oxygen). Therefore HIV can only be transmitted when an HIV-negative person comes into contact with one of these four bodily fluids: blood, semen, vaginal fluid or breast milk. HIV is most often transmitted through unprotected sex and sharing needles. HIV can NOT be transmitted from hugging, kissing, shaking hands, sharing towels, sharing eating utensils, swimming in public pools, or using public restrooms.
8. Is the blood supply safe?

Yes. The blood supply in the U.S. is one of the safest in the world. Since 1985, all blood in the U.S. has been tested for HIV, hepatitis and other infectious agents. Even in high prevalence areas where many people with HIV live, the risk of transmission through a blood or blood produced transfusion is infinitesimal.
9. Can mosquitoes transmit HIV?

No. Numerous studies by the CDC and other programs have shown no evidence of HIV transmission through mosquitoes. These studies showed that transmission via mosquitoes is not possible because:Mosquitoes do not ingest enough HIV-infected blood to transmit HIV to another person. The small amount of the virus ingested by mosquitoes is not substantial enough to cause HIV infection in another person.Mosquitoes digest HIV. The virus cannot survive inside the insect and it cannot be passed on to the mosquito’s next host.Mosquitoes are not flying hypodermic needles. A mosquito’s complex feeding apparatus does not involve any exchange of blood between the mosquito and host.
10. Can I get HIV from my doctor or dentist?

In the U.S., there has only been one documented case of HIV transmission from a health care provider to a patient. This case was reported in 1989 and involved a Florida dentist and the controversy about its reliability continues. Health care workers are mandated by federal law to follow certain infection control guidelines to prevent infections from being passed from health care worker to patient and from patient to health care worker. In Minnesota, HIV-positive health care workers must report themselves to the state, and can continue practicing only by adhering to certain safety restrictions and oversight.
11. Are condoms effective in preventing HIV transmission?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that correct and consistent use of a latex barrier for protection during sex greatly reduces the risk of transmitting HIV. Condoms can protect the mouth, vagina or rectum from HIV-infected semen. Male condoms protect the penis from HIV-infected vaginal fluids and blood in the mouth, vagina, or rectum. Female condoms can be inserted into the vagina or rectum to prevent HIV transmission. They also reduce the risk of spreading other sexually transmitted diseases.Latex is the most common material for condoms. Viruses cannot get through it. Never use oil-based lubricants like Vasoline, salad oil or hand or body lotion. These can cause tears and leaks in the latex causing it to break. Instead, use a water-based lubricant such as K-Y Jelly. Polyurethane is an option for people who are allergic to latex. Lambskin or natural condoms have pores small enough for HIV to pass through; they do NOT prevent the spread of HIV.Condoms must be stored, used and disposed of correctly. Also, observe the expiration date on the package and tear it open carefully. Avoid opening by tearing the package with your teeth or using a scissors as tiny cuts may be made in the condom. Never use a product that has been previously used or exposed to extreme temperatures.Nonoxynol-9 is a chemical that kills sperm and is used in the vagina along with condoms or other birth control methods to help prevent pregnancy. It should not be used as a way to prevent HIV infection because many people are allergic to it. For some, their sexual organs can become irritated from Nonoxynol-9 and develop small sores that actually make it easier for HIV, if present in the other partner, to enter their system.
12. Is abstinence the only way to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV?

Abstaining from sexual activity with others can eliminate the risk of becoming infected with HIV. Be aware that using drugs or alcohol can impair judgment and make it difficult to maintain abstinence or ultimately practice safer sex. Learn about sexual activities that can reduce the risk of HIV transmission by avoiding exposure to semen or vaginal fluid. For many abstinence is a practical and useful choice, however for others it is not an option so learning about the correct and consistent usage of condoms and latex barriers during sex greatly reduces the risk of contracting HIV.Even for those who have chosen abstinence as their prevention technique, at some point most adults will enter into a sexual relationship with someone else, thus learning about safer sex prior to that encounter will aid in understanding how to remain HIV-free.
13. Can I get HIV from unprotected oral sex?

There have been very few documented cases of transmission through solely oral sex thus the risk is extremely low.HIV is not transmitted through saliva. Sexual transmission of HIV requires the presence of HIV infected blood, semen or vaginal fluid. The risk of transmission is increased by the presence of open cuts or sores in the mouth or on the genitals. Having other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can also increase the risk of HIV transmission. Specifically, the sores associated with syphilis and herpes can assist with HIV transmission.Reduce the risk of HIV during oral sex by using a latex or polyurethane barrier such as a condom or dental dam.It is important to remember that some other STDs, unlike HIV, can be easily transmitted during oral sex. The barriers above can also reduce this risk.
14. What if I have another Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)?

Research has shown that HIV transmission is 2-5 times more likely to occur when another sexually transmitted disease is present. If the STD causes sores or irritation in the skin it can be easier for HIV to enter the body. Even if the STD does not cause open sores or irritation it can stimulate an immune response that can make HIV transmission more likely. Most STDs can be detected by testing within a few weeks after exposure, and many are treatable or curable.
15. How is HIV transmitted through injecting drug use?

Sharing needles is a high risk behavior for HIV since a contaminated syringe can pass blood directly from one person’s bloodstream to another. Blood can enter a syringe when it is placed into the vein. Some of this blood remains in the syringe after use and can enter to bloodstream of others if the needle is shared. Sharing needles is also a high risk for hepatitis transmission.An injection drug user who has never shared syringes or other drug paraphernalia cannot become infected with HIV from clean (sterile) syringes regardless of his or her drug use. The exchange of blood from sharing contaminated syringes causes transmission, not the drug use itself.
16. How can the risk of HIV infection from injecting drug use be reduced?

Injecting drug users can reduce HIV transmission by not sharing syringes or any other injection supplies. Sharing needles with anyone is a risk for HIV and other blood-borne diseases. People who inject drugs should use their own “works” to best protect themselves against potential exposure to HIV. Using a sterile syringe significantly reduces the risk of contracting HIV and hepatitis.
17. Are clean syringes available in Minnesota?

Clean syringes can be purchased in quantities of ten or fewer from pharmacies throughout the state and it is legal to possess up to ten clean syringes. Some organizations in the Twin Cities offer syringe exchange programs.
18. We all know how HIV is spread, so why continue to spend money on prevention?

HIV is like many other social and public health issues involving behavior, such as smoking, eating health foods, seatbelt use and speeding; people need to be continually reminded. HIV prevention education doesn’t always reach those who need the information and for many young people, they may only receive the information once while in high school. Later in life they may have many questions and that’s why we need to make sure the message of HIV transmission is broadly placed. HIV has impacted certain communities disproportionately due to ongoing stigma and fear. Focused prevention efforts can help to engage these communities to slow the spread of HIV.As of the end of 2007, 5,950 people were known to be living with HIV in Minnesota. There are several thousand others who are also HIV-positive, but have not been tested and thus don’t know their status. Advances in treatment have allowed people with HIV to live longer, more healthy lives. That also means that there is a growing percentage of the population which is living with HIV. This trend will continue as long as there is not a viable vaccine for HIV.HIV is a preventable disease but, to achieve this, everyone needs complete, accurate information in order to reduce their risk surrounding HIV. Ongoing, age-appropriate education is necessary to raise awareness in the public and reduce new infections.
Additional Questions?
If you have additional questions or would like clarification on the items above, please contact the Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP) AIDS Line. The MAP AIDSLine is the statewide toll-free information and referral service that can answer your questions about HIV and connect you to resources that can help. You can contact the MAP AIDSLine through our phone line or online chat service. MAP AIDSLine staff are available to answer questions Monday through Friday, 9 am-5:30 pm. Calls, emails and online chat services are confidential.

UAE Building Construction Market Poised To Hit USD 64 Billion In 2010

The UAE building construction market is projected to reach USD 64 billion in 2010 - a considerable rise from the market’s value at USD 46 billion in 2008, according to a recent industry study, thereby bringing some relief to suppliers as the market is expected to maintain present activity levels over the next three to four years. With aims to leverage the growth prospects within the UAE, Rubber World Industries (RWI), the leading manufacturer of closed-cell rubber insulation ’Gulf-O-Flex’ in the Gulf and South-East Asia, and part of the international business conglomerate, the Memon Group of Companies, has reiterated its commitment to delivering high quality eco-friendly rubber insulation products to projects that are currently under construction in the UAE.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre For Leadership Development Discusses Challenges In Regional And Global Economy

Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development (MBRCLD) has announced that it recently held a new session of the Dubai Policy Watch Forum for participants of the Government Leaders level, with Rt. Hon. Lord Mandelson, UK Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform, as the keynote speaker. Rt. Hon. Lord Mandelson was accompanied by a delegation of 17 senior officials who participated in discussions on key topics such as the future of the Middle East, challenges facing the region, and the world economy.Shortly after his appointment as Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform on October 03, 2008, Rt. Hon. Lord Mandelson joined Prime Minister Gordon Brown in a visit to Dubai in November 2008. His participation in the Dubai Policy Watch forum is recognised as a confirmation of Rt. Hon. Lord Mandelson’s commitment to help promote bilateral ties and policies that encourage cooperation between the two societies.Rt. Hon. Lord Mandelson, UK Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform said: "It is highly commendable that Dubai has initiated a long-term program to develop new leaders, particularly those who will eventually serve in the government. All governments need effective leaders to move ahead with their socioeconomic agenda; in the same manner, leadership development is a fundamental requirement for any society to secure the long-term sustainability of its development initiatives."Adel Al Shared, Executive Director of MBRPLD said: "In his capacity as the UK Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform, Rt. Hon. Lord Mandelson delivered invaluable insights and information that helped the Government Leaders level participants better understand and appreciate the importance of policy making. Lord Mandelson’s visit likewise reinforces the bilateral relations between the UK and Dubai, which have remained important partners in various social and economic programs."Hussein Ali Al Banna, Director of Administration Services, RTA, and participant of Government Leaders level said: "The forum was an exciting opportunity to interact and exchange ideas with Rt. Hon. Lord Mandelson, who enriched the session through a detailed discussion of British policies, particularly those concerning business regulatory reforms. I believe it is part of our priorities as leaders to be able to understand the policies and long-term objectives of other countries such as the UK. The inputs of a high-ranking government official such as Lord Mandelson surely helped us in this regard."Prior to his new post, Rt. Hon. Lord Mandelson was EU Commissioner for Trade from 2004 to 2008. In 1992, he was elected as Member of Parliament for the constituency of Hartlepool and was appointed to the Cabinet as Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in 1998, where he was responsible for the introduction of the National Minimum Wage and overseeing new measures to strengthen regional development through the creation of Regional Development Agencies. He also published the Government’s Competitiveness White Paper - “Building the Knowledge-Driven Economy” during his tenure.Dubai Policy Watch forum is one of the periodic activities under the Government Leaders program, a level of Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development (MBRPLD) that aims to establish a new breed of elite, talented individuals with distinguished potentials, knowledge, skills and experience at all departments of Dubai Government. The forum facilitates discussions on various challenges and opportunities faced by incumbent and future leaders and proponents of sustainable development.MBRPLD is one of the leadership programs of MBRCLD which has been established in line with the vision and directions of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; who has underscored the critical importance of a highly competent national professional workforce to ensure the country’s global sustainability.The applications for the programs under Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development were submitted through MBRPLD’s website (www.mbrpld.ae). Further details of the programs and the evaluation process are also available on the website.

Classic Hopes On Show At Dubai Duty Free Meeting

Dubai Duty Free returns as title sponsor of Newbury’s important two-day ‘spring trials’ meeting for the fourteenth consecutive year, beginning on Friday, 17 April. The multi-award winning airport retailer is backing no fewer than seven of the fixture’s fourteen scheduled races, highlighted by the £65,000 Dubai Duty Free Stakes, which enjoys Group 3 status and brings together some of the best three-year-old fillies in training over a distance of seven furlongs. This fixture follows a magical night at Nad Al Sheba last month when apprentice jockey Ahmed Ajtebi was the surprise hero with an astonishing double at the celebrated Dubai World Cup meeting. The former camel rider demolished a high class field to win the $5 million Dubai Duty Free on Gladiatorus, and followed that up with a nail biting narrow victory on Eastern Anthem in the Dubai Sheema Classic. Commenting on Dubai Duty Free’s sponsorship, Managing Director Colm McLoughlin, said, "Horseracing continues to play a major role in our sports sponsorship programme and we are delighted to be returning to Newbury in support of the Spring Meeting which is a must see event for those looking for classic race clues.” HH Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum’s fancied 2,000 Guineas hope Finjaan will be among several high-profile classic-race candidates on show. A 25-1 chance for next month’s Newmarket showcase, Finjaan has done exceptionally well throughout the winter says his Lambourn trainer, Marcus Tregoning, who is aiming the colt at the Group 3 Greenham Stakes, run over seven furlongs on Saturday, 18 April. "He is as forward as anything I’ve got in the yard and is ready to run," he added. "We worked him over a mile last week and his jockey, Richard Hills, was very pleased with him. If he transmits his work on the gallops to the racecourse, I think he’ll go very well." Her Majesty The Queen’s colt Four Winds, who is 33-1 for the Derby, may be given an entry in the Dubai Duty Free Golf World Cup Conditions Stakes which features as part of the programme on the opening day of the meeting. Run over seven furlongs, this hugely significant contest, was inaugurated in 1949 as the Fred Darling Stakes, the same year as John Porter Stakes, which is now known as the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Stakes, and also has the distinction of being a Group 3 event.

ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET DUBAI

Arabian Travel Market is the industry´s leading travel and tourism exhibition dedicated to unlocking the business potential within the Middle East region. Uniting key market players from six continents, Arabian Travel Market is four days of intensive meetings, seminars, press conferences and social networking opportunities.

AIRPORT EXPO. DUBAI MAY 2009

Airport Show is one of the largest airport construction, operations, technology and services events in the world. The 2008 event showcased 515 suppliers from 41 countries. Strictly business-to-business, it brought together more than 5,000 industry professionals from 81 countries, occupying over 17,000 m2 of exhibition space.

Airport Show is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports.

DUBAI LYNX 2009 - EYE OF DUBAI

The advertising festival from 15th to 17th march 2009 at Dubai Media City.

UAE Labour Law

Interpreting the UAE Labour Law for HR Professionals

HR is increasingly becoming an integral function for UAE based organisations and the role of HR professionals has evolved to be more strategic in maintaining sustainability. The highest priority for HR professionals is to understand how the UAE Labour law affects your company. Attend this course to benefit from case studies, gain advice direct from leading experts and develop the knowledge required to ensure that your company makes the right decisions in these challenging times

TASTE OF DUBAI

Taste of Dubai with top 20 Hotels of Dubai

International celebrity chefs such as Gary Rhodes, James Martin, Vineet Bhatia, Osama El Sayed, Richard Sandoval and Phillipe Gavreau will be mingling with the crowds and sharing their expertise in the Chefs Theatre and, new for this year's festival, the Spinneys Cookery School.

THE LARGEST AUTOMATED METRO - DUBAI METRO

Hi friends,
As I told you people the Dubai Government is providing the fast moving transportation facility, 'METRO' with a special technology, AUTOMATED METRO.

The Inauguration and the test drive also done

Wait and enjoy THE REAL METRO.

CARGO RAILS IN DUBAI

The Cargo Rail project in Dubai will speedup the transportation and same time the traffic in the roads can be minimize.

The RTA and Dubai Traffic police having major discussions and Studies in this.

Really the DUBAI is going to be SHYNING DUBAI, once METRO and CARGO RAIL implemented.

POPE BENEDICT WILL VISIT MIDDLE EAST

Pope Benedict XVI will visit an Amman mosque during his Mideast tour in the second week of May.This is his second visit ot a muslim worship.

Valentine’s Day

Dear all,

Wish you all ..... a great Valentine's day...............

NEW YORK - BUFFALO Plane Crash

There was a plane crash with 48 people near Buffalo and brust in to flames Thursday knight.

THE DAY FEBRUARY 12

Dear Friends,
I am very sure that, you people will know about this day FEB. 12th, Birth day of Abraham Lincoln .



I would like to take you to a real and amazing fact.







Each and every turning point of Abraham Lincoln's life is matching with an another great person

YES /// The 34th President -JOHN F KENNEDY




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Abraham Lincoln was elected to Congress in 1846 and Kennedy, in 1946
A.L. was elected as President in 1860 and J.K. was in 1960
Their Successors were named as Andrew Jojnson and Lyndon Johnson.
The Johnsons were born in 1808 and 1908.
Shot in Ford's theater and Ford lincoln on Friday in head.

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OSCAR NOMINATIONS - 2009

Hi. all,
I would like to share some entertainment news with you and have an openion about this.

Be the first......

The Academy Awards nominations for these films. Oscar voters should be ready for surprises.

AUSTRALIA
CHANGELING
THE CURIOUS CASEOF BENJAMIN BUTTON
THE DARK KNIGHT
DOUBT
FROST/NIXON
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
MILK
RACHEL GETTING MARRIED
THE READER
REVOLUTIONARY ROAD
SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE
VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA
THE VISITOR
THE WALL-E
THE WRESTLER

THE LEADERS - US PRESIDENTS

Hi. dear all,
I would like to share something about the US leaders; really they are leaders. I am sure that you people may think, these are the common facts which everyone knows. But there I am......

You will definitely get some special news.......
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1. George Washington (1789-1797)
2. John Adams (1797-1801)
3. Thomas Jefferson (1801-1809)
4. James Madison (1809-1817)
5. James Monroe (1817-1825)
6. John Quincy Adams (1825-1829)
7. Andrew Jackson (1829-1837)
8. Martin Van Buren (1837-1841)
9. William Henry Harriso 1841
10. John Tyler (1841-1845)
11. James K. Polk (1845-1849)
12. Zachary Taylor (1849-1850)
13. Millard Fillmore(1850-1853)
14. Franklin Pierce (1853-1857)
15. James Buchanan(1857-1861)
16. Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865)
17. Andrew Johnson (1865-1869)
18. Ulysses S. Grant (1869-1877)
19. Rutherford B. Hayes (1877-1881)
20. James A. Garfield 1881
21. Chester Arthur (1881-1885)
22. Grover Cleveland (1885-1889) & (1893-1897)
23. Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893)
24. William McKinley (1897-1901)
25. Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909)
26. William Howard Taft (1909-1913)
27. Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921)
28. Warren G. Harding (1921-1923)
29. Calvin Coolidge (1923-1929)
30. Herbert Hoover (1929-1933)
31. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1933-1945)
32. Harry S Truman (1945-1953)
33. Dwight D. Eisenhower (1953-1961)
34. John F. Kennedy (1961-1963)
35. Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-1969)
36. Richard Nixon (1969-1974)
37. Gerald Ford(1974-1977)
38. Jimmy Carter(1977-1981)
39. Ronald Reagan (1981-1989)
40. George Bush (1989-1993)
41. Bill Clinton (1993-2001)
42. George W. Bush (2001-2009)
43. Barack Obama (2009-present)

DUBAI MUNICIPALITY OPENS NEW OFFICE IN AL BADA

The new fecility provides by Dubai Municipality.

Dubai Municipality opened for business on Sunday its new Dh6.8 million office in Al Bada, which offers a number of civic services under one roof. Hussain Nasser Lootah, director general of Dubai Municipality, accompanied by senior officials of the civic body, toured the facility following its formal opening.

The office will offer services such as public health, building inspection, waste management and food inspection. Lootah said opening the new office forms part of the decentralisation policy in delivering civic services to the public.

LABOUR MINISTRY EXTENDS THE WORKING HOURS

The UAE ministers are coming with new ideas to enhance the business performance.

The ministry of Labour's offices across the country will extend their working hours to 7pm starting March 1.

This will really helps and increase the productivity of UAE and we can dream about more shining UAE

RAK FZE - THE BEST PLACE FOR BUSINESS

The best place for start business with low investment with many other services.

1. 100% tax exemption
2. 100% foreign ownership
3. Transparent laws and regulations
4. No restrictions on capital and profit repatriation
5. Strategic location within proximity to Dubai
6. State-of-the art communication facilities
7. Easy access to Ras Al Khaimah international airport and a sea port

These are the other procedure for start business

Legal services

The department is giving many Legal services for FZE companies. RAK FTZ´s Corporate Legal Affairs Dept. is responsible for reviewing the submitted legal documents as well as issuing all related necessary documents such as memorandum & article of associations at low cost price and within a short period of time.

These are the legal services available in RAK FZE.

1. Attestation of Board Resolution
2. Attestation of Employment Contract
3. Attestation of Manager/Share Holder/Owners Signature
4. Attestation of Memorandum & Articles of Association
5. Attestation of Other Documents (Power of Attorney, etc.)
6. Attestation of Share Capital
7. Certificate of Good Standing
8. Drafting Legal Contracts or Agreements
9. Issuance of Certificate of Change of Name of FZE/FZC
10. Memorandum & Articles of Association (including Attestation)
11. Memorandum & Articles of Association (specimen)
12. Power of Attorney (including Attestation)
13. Power of Attorney (specimen)
14. True Copy (Certificates of Formation, Share Certificate.

Registration Procedure.

There are few steps to start the business activities in the RAK FTZ.

1. Register as a legal entity at the RAK FTZ (company registration)

2. Open a bank account.

3. Acquire a valid permit to undertake approved activities (business license)

4. Sign a lease contract for using the selected facility at the RAK FTZ.

There are two types of registration

1. A branch of an existing company
a. Foreign Branch
b. Local Branch

2. A new establishment
a. Free Zone Company
b. Free Zone Establishment

Visa Services

The Free Zone authority provises many types of visas.

1. Employment (Investor or Partner Position)
2. Employment (Manager or other Employee Position)
3. Family
4. Visit

License Services

Each and every company operating within the RAK FTZ is required to obtain a business license. A business license is a time-limited permit granted to a company to undertake commercial, consulting, service or industrial activities within the RAK FTZ. It does not, however, authorise the holder to do business in the UAE - a special agent has to be appointed for trading activities in the UAE market.Each license is valid for one year starting from the date of issue and must be renewed annually.

Four types of business licenses:

1. Commercial license
2. Consultancy license
3. General trading license
4. Industrial license

TechWorld Abu Dhabi - 2009

The first computer, home technology and electronics exhibition. This will offer the largest and enhanced gadgets and technologies

Interactive workshops, Gaming zones and Live events all in one show will be staged in our Shyning UAE

UAE WILL HOST THE LARGEST-EVER IDEX IN FEBRUARY

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, IDEX 2009 is officially supported by the UAE Government and coordinated with the active assistance of the UAE Armed Forces.

Google Earth Fills Its Watery Gaps

Google earth coming with new facility for clients and users. Have and enjoy ......

AMERICAN U.N. OFFICIAL IS ABDUCTED IN PAKISTAN

Gunmen kidnapped an American who is a senior UN refugee official in Pakistan and killed his driver in the southwestern city of Quetta on Monday morning, United Nations officials said. In response, Pakistani security officials locked down routes leading out of the city.

The American official, John Solecki, the head of the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Quetta, was abducted about 8 a.m. as he and his driver, Syed Hashim, an 18-year employee of the agency, were on their way to the United Nations’ local offices in Quetta. Mr. Hashim was shot and later died at a local hospital.

REALY SHYNING UAE

YAHHHH............. THE ROYAL YACHT OF ABU DHABI KING

H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyyan,

the ruler of Abu Dhabi emirate and the president of UAE

DUBAI AIRPORT

THE SHINIEST AIRPORT

AIRPORTS OF UAE

ABUDHABI TERMINAL, THE SECOND LARGEST IN THE UAE

REALY SHYNING DUBAI IN BUSINESS

Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade with the rest of the world grew 38 per cent in 2008 to AED934.7 billion compared to AED678.5 billion in 2007.

The figures released by Dubai World’s Statistics Department highlighted growth in trade by AED256.2 billion.Commenting on the strong growth, Saeed Al Qaizi, Director of Procurement, Contracts and Statistics, Dubai World, said that Dubai’s total foreign trade has maintained its steady growth pattern in 2008, reflecting the emirate’s basic economic strength. “Even during times of global economic fluctuations, Dubai has stayed on course of positive growth. A close study of the trade trend over the past 10 years shows that this pattern will continue in the coming years and Dubai will remain the leading trading hub in the region,” he noted.

DUBAI STRATEGIC PLAN 2015

The Dubai Executive Council (DEC) today held a meeting to discuss the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 and the DEC’s Dubai Plan for 2009.

The meeting which was chaired by H.H Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Deputy Chairman of DEC, also discussed work on the Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 during the last two years and measures for boosting performance an efficiency of strategy c sectors such as health, infrastructure, transport and education.

The Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 was announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Prime Minister and Vice President, and Ruler of Dubai, on the 3rd of February, 2007.

DSP sets out a strategic approach to develop the emirate’s most dynamic economic sectors.

UN Chemical Weapons Convention

Iraq presented its accession document to the UN Chemical Weapons Convention which prohibits the development and stockpiling of chemical weapons and calls on signatory nations to dispose of stockpiled weapons immediately.

Two more US film industry awards 'Slumdog Millionaire'

Slumdog Millionaire actors hold their awards at the 15th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles.

India celebrates Republic Day

NEW DELHI — India celebrated Republic Day with a grand military parade in New Delhi held under strict security conditions, two months after the terror attacks on Mumbai.

MILLIONS OF CHINESE PREPARE TO WELCOME YEAR OF THE OX

Millions of Chinese prepared to welcome the Year of the Ox on Sunday, packing temple fairs and hurrying to train and bus stations to get home.

Thousands of firecrackers are expected to light the skies once New Year's Day arrives, which falls on Monday this year under the Chinese Lunar calendar.

The Transport Ministry reported that there were more than 63 million trips made on Saturday alone, as people scurried to get home for the holiday.

HEAVY SNOWFALL - RAS AL KHAIMAH

Heavy snowfall on Ras Al Khaimah's Jebel Jais mountain cluster

Snow fell heavily on the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah on Friday night, leaving the Jebel Jais range covered in a thick white blanket of snow.

The snowfall started at 3pm Friday, and heavy snowing began at 8pm and continued till midnight, covering the entire area in a thick blanket of snow. Much of the snow was still there even when we flew back from the mountain this afternoon. It is still freezing cold up there and there are chances that it might snow again tonight.

PAK TERRORIST SHOT DEAD - NOIDA

Two suspected Pak terrorists shot dead in Noida

Pakistani terrorists following an ambush in Noida's sector 97 area on Sunday. An ATS sleuth suffered a gunshot wound during the exchange of fire.

MISS AMERICA

Hoosier Takes Home Miss America Crown

The 22-year-old Seymour-native takes home a $50,000 scholarship before embarking on a year of travel and public appearances.

INDIAN REPUBLIC DAY

Defence Minister A.K. Antony will lead the nation in paying homage to the martyrs by laying a wreath at the Amar Jawan Jyoti, the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, Monday morning, a defence ministry spokesperson said.







Antony will stand in for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, at the Republic Day function, the defence ministry said.

Successful heart surgery HAPPY NEWS FOR INDIANS

NEW DELHI:

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's heart surgery was “successful”, doctors at All India Insititute of Medical Sciences AIIMS) said Saturday, describing his condition as “stable” after an operation here that went on for nearly eight hours.

PRIME MINISTER TO MISS REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS

WE SHOULD PRAY FOR OUR PRIME MINISTER WHEN WE CELEBRATE REPUBLIC DAY

When the nation celebrates the Republic Day on Monday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be recuperating from a bypass surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).
The Prime Minister traditionally goes to Amar Jawan Jyoti, the martyrs memorial at India Gate, before the start of Republic Day parade every year to place a wreath.
He also receives the President at the Republic Day parade.
Prior to the Republic Day, the Prime Minister also gives away Bravery Awards. In the Prime Minister's absence, the conferments were done by Vice President Hamid Ansari.

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee is expected to discharge the duties of the Prime Minister during Singh's absence from office. Mukherjee has already been asked to look after Finance portfolio, which is with the Prime Minister, till Singh recovers.

PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN

26th January might be welcomed as yet another public holiday for the rest of us to relax or sleep late, but a peek into the history tells the importance of this day in India. This day is a moment of pride for every Indian, as it was today that the constitution of India was adopted and the country transformed from a British Dominion to an Independent state.

The 60th republic day celebration is going to see the entire fervor of colors that will paint the nation in to unity.

OSCAR NOMINATION FOR KERALA SOUND RECORDISTS

Thiruvananthapuram,
Resul Pookkutty got selected for Oscar nomination for sound mixing for "Slumdog Millionaire".

"He certainly deserves the Oscar. He is a workaholic and fully involves himself with whatever he takes up. He is so good at it," said well-known sound recordist Krishnanunni.

RAIN IN DUBAI TODAY 24 JAN 2009

RAIN .......... YHAAA ,

MORNING, THE RAINY AND CLOUDY DUBAI

ENJOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

PLEASEEEEEEEEEE BE CAREFULLLLL......

Musical Oscar nominee list - 'Slumdog Millionaire,' & 'Wall-E'

Two songs from "Slumdog Millionaire" and one from "Wall-E" received Academy Award nominations (1/21) in the Best Song From a Film category.

I am deliriously happy: A R Rahman

3 MEN FOUND GILTY OF MURDER - Rizal Day bombings

MANILA, Philippines –
A Manila court on Friday sentenced three men to serve 20 to 40 years in prison for killing 22 people and wounding about a hundred of other people in the Rizal Day bombings in Metro Manila in December 2000.

Prime minister Dr. Manmohan sing undergoing surgery

The surgery was being conducted by a team of 11 doctors led by well-known cardio-thoracic surgeon Ramakant Panda, vice chairman of Mumbai's Asian Heart Institute.

GAZA LIVE NEWS

Thousands of homes and buildings have been destroyed after Israeli attacks on Hamas in Gaza.

DUBAI TRAFFIC VIOLATION HOT NEWS

Traffic violators in Dubai paid Dh600 million as fines in 2008, according to statistics revealed by the police on Thursday.

SATYAM BOARD PLANING TO RAISE CASH

SATYAM BACK TO BUSINESS

A senior Indian banker newly appointed to the board of fraud-hit Satyam Computers has said that the firm will try to borrow money from banks.

SATYAM APPOINTS NEW AUDITORS

KPMG and Deloitte have been appointed as the new auditors of Indian company Satyam Computer Services after its boss admitted to "cooking the books".

OBAMA - SECOND DAY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

WASHINGTON – American President Barack Obama is making good on his promise to close the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and appears ready to name a veteran politician to guide his new administration in the Middle East conflict.

Second oath of Obama

Dear friends the hot news just for your reff....

President Barack Obama takes the oath of office for a second time in the Map Room of the White House in Washington, DC.

2. Constructions of Roads and Bridges

There are many multi national and UAE based Consulting, Contracting, Engineering and Construction Companies behind the progress of UAE with the UAE government.

Feel it with your travels........

WHY PEOPLE PREFER UAE

Dear Friends,

I would like to share something with you people about the facilities which attracts everyone for Visit, Stay, Start business, Entertainments, Studies, Treatments and Travels.

1. Electronics and Communication Infrastructure
   
2. Roads and Bridges
   
3. Star Hotels
   
4. Real Estate Departments and companies
   
5. Airports
   
6. Institutions
   
7. Hospitals

Expecting your valuable comments and advices.....

1 Electronics and Communication Infrastructure

There are two telecommunication companies are there in UAE, ETISALAT and DU. Etisalat is a UAE based Telecom Company and currently having operations in 17 countries

DU is a new Telecommunication company in UAE with most advanced Communication solutions.

2 ROADS AND BRIDGES