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| Reach Within to Embrace Humanity | July 2011 |
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Rotary Fellowships
Rotary Fellowships bring together Rotarians, spouses, and Rotaractors who share a common interest, helping them make new friends and explore opportunities to serve.
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District 2450
at a Glance
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Country
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Clubs
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Members
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Armenia
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4
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87
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Bahrain
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3
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170
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Cyprus
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19
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810
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Egypt
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77
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2212
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Georgia
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2
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32
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Jordan
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10
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305
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Lebanon
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24
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590
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Palestine
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1
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41
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South Sudan
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1
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20
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Sudan
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1
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25
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UAE
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3
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184
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The District consists of 11 countries in three continents, with 4476 members in 145 clubs
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District Handover
The Handover from District Governor 2010-11, Assem Abdel Razek, to District Governor 2011-12, Usama Barghouthi, took place on Thursday June 30, 2011 at the Amman Summer Garden of Amman Marriott Hotel. The event was attended by a large number of Rotarians, PDGs, AGs, Club officers and Guests.
IPDG Assem Abdel Razek presented his recognitions to some of Jordan Clubs and Jordan members of the District Team for 2010-11.
DG Usama also recognized the effort of his Jordan taskforce and team in their assistance in preparation for the year 2011-12.
IPDG Assem presented DG Usama with the Governor's lapel pin and received a commemorative plaque from DG Usama.
During the event all joined to cut a cake in celebrating the Silver Jubilee (25 years) of Rotary Club of Amman Petra (DG Usama's home Club) and again after handover was completed
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Gates on Polio
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In an exclusive interview, Bill Gates answers questions about the progress toward eradicating polio and explains why finishing the job is essential. Gates spoke during the 2011 RI Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, where he encouraged Rotarians to redouble their efforts in the fight against the disease.
See the video Read about Gates at the convention
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CONTACT PERSONS for
CLUB & DISTRICT SUPPORT
for DISTRICT 2450
CLUB & DISTRICT SUPPORT
Name: Graham Reoch
Title: (Supervisor)
Phone: +41 44 387 71 20
E-mail: Graham.Reoch@rotary.org
Name: Tonja Cruse
Title: (Coordinator)
Phone: +41443877121
E-mail: Tonja.Cruse@rotary.org
FOUNDATION SERVICES
Name: Clare Griffiths
Title: Coordinator
Phone: + 41 44 387 1253
E-mail: Clare.Griffiths@rotary.org
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Name: Rima Gerber
Phone: +41 44 387 71 82
E-mail: Rima.Gerber@rotary.org
ORDER DESK
Name: Marcelo Bottini
Title: Supervisor Office Support Services
Phone: +41 44 387 71 84
E-mail: eao.order@rotary.org
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Planning Guide for Effective Rotary Clubs
By now, you should have completed and sent me the planning guide for effective Rotary clubs. If you didn't you can download it from RI Website to your desktop
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to clubs to plan:
- Classifications survey updates - Membership and Extension Month (August) - New Generation Month (Septemeber) |
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This award is designed to motivate clubs to actively participate in service. Use the RI Presidential Citation and Changemaker award as a guide; develop a well rounded plan for the year incorporating projects and activities that reflect the RI President elect's emphases for the coming year.
Click here to download the 2011-12 RI presidential Citation, Changemaker and Theme brochures. |
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Rotary Awards
Rotary International offers awards to recognize the efforts and contributions of Rotarians, Rotary clubs, and non-Rotarians. Eligible nominators may submit nominations according to each award's criteria and guidelines. Read more about Rotary awards |
2011-12 District Goals and DG Citation
Based on our Districts opportunities and challenges, and looking forward to your acceptance of such challenges, I have defined a set of goals in various areas of service in Rotary that I invite you all to work on to achieve as many as you possibly can. Thus making the change that we need to move our clubs and district another step forward.
Based on these goals, I invite each club to receive a special DG citation at end of year 11-12 if the club accepts the challenge and makes specific activities selected in various categories.
Click here to download the 2011-12 District Goals brochure and DG Citation.
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Silver Jubilee
This month we celebrate the Silver Jubilee of my home Club
Rotary Club of Amman Petra
No. 23977
Chartered in Amman Jordan on 15 July 1986, it meets on Mondays at 1.30 p.m. at the Amman Grand Hyatt Hotel
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| Rotary clubs with the highest giving per capita
Contribute
Contributions to the Annual Programs Fund through the Every Rotarian, Every Year (EREY) initiative are the primary source of funding for Foundation programs.
From digging water wells for villages in Africa to teaching basic literacy skills to children in Latin America, during any given moment, thousands of Rotarians volunteer their time and expertise. All contributions to the Annual Programs Fund are spent wisely on quality Rotary projects.
Following are the top ten Rotary clubs per capita that gave to the Annual Programs Fund, from 1 July to 30 April 2011:
Peoria North , Arizona USA -- US$3,996
Yangmei, Taiwan $3,985
Yuanlin, Taiwan $3,772
The Peak, Hong Kong $3,379
San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico $3,086
Senri, Osaka, Japan $3,054
Panchiao, Taiwan $2,759
Gwangju-Youmju, Gwangju, Korea $2,015
Antigo, Wisconsin USA $1,795
Seoul Joongang, Seoul, Korea $1,699
Your donation canmean a world of difference. For example, a contribution of $100 can fundone year of tuition and books for two children in Kenya. Contribute now.
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 District Governor
Usama Barghouthi, Amman, Jordan
Governor, Rotary International
D2450, 2011-12
Dear (Contact First Name),
This month our clubs celebrated the handing over between the administration of the 2010-11 and 2011-12, between the year where we were building communities and bridging continents to the year where we continue doing that while we will reach within to embrace humanity.
I would like to congratulate every Rotary Club of our District for an exceptional year on all their achievements. Many thanks go to the Rotarian members for standing strong behind their clubs and for doing the work of Rotary.
I would like to extend thanks and congratulations to the various club committees for their contribution to what Rotary in our Countries have collectively achieved in 2010-11. Of course the administration of your club has been guided and assisted throughout the year, almost on daily basis, by the various country leaders, whether your Assistant Governor or AGC or Committee Chairs or Deputy Governor. They also deserve a big thank you for their dedication, time and effort.
I also recognize the effort and time that the many unnoticed soldiers have contributed to this success, namely the senior Rotarians of our Clubs who will continue giving the clubs their support in 2011-12 and beyond.
I must recognize the work of Immediate Past District Governor Assem Abdel Razek and his board, advisors and committee chairs for an exceptional year in service. I recognize their steadfast stand to protect and support Rotary in spite of all the external and internal challenges they faced.
To each one who helped in any form or capacity, the good that Rotary is doing, I send our District appreciation and thanks .....
Click here to Download full message
Click here to download message in Arabic.
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Monthly messages
July 2011
My dear brothers and sisters in Rotary!
All of us in Rotary are looking to change the world - why else would we be Rotarians? We believe that our world can be happier, healthier, and more peaceful, and that we can create that better world through our service.
In 2011-12, I will ask Rotarians to Reach Within to Embrace Humanity . I will ask you to search first within yourselves, to understand that all of us, everywhere, have the same dreams, the same hopes, the same aspirations, and similar dilemmas. When we understand, and truly feel, that others' needs are the same as our own, we begin to understand how important our work is. In the year ahead, we will have three emphases in our Rotary service.
Our first emphasis in this Rotary year will be the family. The family and the home are at the core of all our work - all our service begins here. And through the family, we approach all of our community and indeed, all of humanity, as an extended family, in which all members care for each other. In times of joy and in times of need, no one is ever alone.
Our second emphasis will be continuity - finding the things we do well and taking them to the next level. We must build on our successes, expand on them, and strive to do even more. Of course, our greatest obligation is to PolioPlus, where success is now so close.
And our third emphasis will be change. We must understand that true change can only begin with each of us, and start within us. We cannot share peace with others if we do not have it to give. We cannot look after the whole world without first looking after those closest to us: our families, our clubs, and our communities.
Mohandas K. Gandhi said, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." In Rotary, we endeavor to live ethically and honestly, to share friendship and fellowship, to see equal worth in every human being. We are not interested in the lowest common denominator, for Rotary is anything but common. Instead, we work to elevate ourselves, elevate others, and thereby embrace the world.
Together, we will Reach Within to Embrace Humanity . And in peace, harmony, and friendship, we will bring change - and a more joyful world.
Kalyan Banerjee
President, Rotary International
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Message from the Foundation Trustee chair
Let's work together to make 2011-12 a great year
Bill Boyd, Foundation Trustee Chair
I am excited, and I hope you are too, as we move into the new Rotary year. Our clubs and districts have new leaders, and we've set new goals for the year ahead. Everything we appreciate in Rotary remains constant, but the people and roles change. Similarly, our Rotary Foundation has new trustees and a new chair, but our mission remains the same: to enable Rotarians to advance world peace through the improvement of health, support of education, and alleviation of poverty. This year, we've set three goals for the Foundation - not to replace our vision for the future, but to give us focus for the year. (more) |
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Rotary International President
Kalyan Banerjee, Vapi, Gujarat, India
President, Rotary International, 2011-12
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| | Kalyan Banerjee unveils the 2011-12 RI theme |
Trustee, The Rotary Foundation, 2001-05
Chair, Rotarian Action Groups Committee, 2008-09
Director, Rotary International, 1995-97
District Governor, 1980-81
Kalyan Banerjee is chair of United Phosphorus, Bangladesh, and a director of United Phosphorus Ltd., one of the largest manufacturers of agrochemical in India, and Uniphos Agro Industries Ltd. Born in Kolkata in 1942, he earned a degree in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, in 1964. He is a resident of Vapi, Gujarat, where he has contributed significantly to its development as one of the largest industrial estates in India, helping to provide infrastructure for health care and education.
Banerjee has been a member of the Rotary Club of Vapi since 1972. He served as club president in 1975-76 and district governor in 1980-81. He began his international service to Rotary in 1995, with his appointment to the RI Board of Directors. He has gone on to serve as general coordinator of the Poverty and Hunger Alleviation Task Force (1997-98), trustee of The Rotary Foundation (2001-05), and chair of the Southeast Asia PolioPlus Committee (2009-10). He has served on numerous other committees, including the International PolioPlus Committee (2008-09),Reach Out to Africa Ad-Hoc Executive Committee (2009-10), Leadership Development and Training Committee (2009-10), Permanent Fund Committee for India (2008-09), and the Child Mortality Emphasis Coordinating Team (2008-09).
Banerjee is also active in many other organizations, including the American Chemical Society, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, and the Senate of the Vishva-Bharati University. He has served twice as president of Vapi Industries Association and is a past chair of the Gujarat Council of the Confederation of Indian Industry. In addition, he is a trustee for the Jai Research Foundation.
Kalyan Banerjee is married to Binota, a social worker, and they have two children and four grandchildren.
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Deadline for Clubs to submit suggested names for nominations for District Governor-Nominee 2013-14 extended to midnight Friday 22 July 2011
Message from the Governor
Further to the email sent to District Clubs by immediate Past District Governor Assem Abdel Razek on 24 June 2011, calling for suggestions for nomination for governor-nominee(s), and further to the procedures taken by IPDG Assem on the subject of Redistricting D2450 into 2 Districts, I am pleased to present to you and your esteemed club members, the following official stand of the District which is fully in line with the response I received from Rotary International, to read more To download complete message from DG and procedures
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Help increase your club's vibrancy
Is your club fun, energetic, or diverse? Is it open to new ideas? The new Club Leadership Plan poses these questions, and it challenges you to evaluate your club's traditions. The RI Strategic Plan includes innovation and flexibility as key components of a strong club.
When you open Be a Vibrant Club: Your Club Leadership Plan (pdf), see which of the recommended best practices your club is already doing and which ones could be used to increase its vitality. This quick guide includes questions, ideas, and resources to help your club be everything you want it to be.
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Book your Calander
- District Membership Development Seminar (Beirut, Lebanon 15-17,Sep 2011) - TRF Seminar & Zone 20B Rotary Institute (Cairo, Egypt 11-16 October, 2011) - District Rotary Foundation Seminar (Dubai, UAE, 17-19 November, 2011) - Rotary International Convention (Bangkok, Thailand, 6-9 May,2012) -District 2450 76th Conference (Aqaba, Jordan 17-20 May, 2012) |
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Club President Checklist - July
- Plan and conduct monthly board meeting.
- Promote attendance at the district conference.
- Initiate membership development programs for the year.
- Review current RI sponsored membership development certificate programs.
- Send monthly membership and attendance report to the district governor or district secretary no later than 15 days after the last meeting of the month.
- Contact the district governor for details on the selection procedure for the Significant Achievement Award.
(read more about Awards for Clubs that you can apply for in 2011-12 click here)
- Plan and conduct a club assembly to discuss and adopt the year's program. Affirm goals set for the club's participation in Rotary Foundation programs*.
- Ensure that the semiannual report (SAR) has been received by the club secretary. Work with the secretary to complete the SAR and send with dues to RI. Submit district per capita dues, if applicable. A past-due reminder notice will be sent on 1 October if RI dues have not yet been paid.
- Endorse the nomination of a club member for the Four Avenues of Service Citation for Individual Rotarians, between 1 July and 30 June. Inform the governor. Contact the RI Programs staff for details at RIawards@Rotary.org to read about criteria of the reward click here
- Request club Foundation committee and district alumni subcommittee chair to identify outstanding nominee for The Rotary Foundation Global Alumni Service to Humanity Award. *
- Begin submitting applications for Matching Grants. Although the deadline for submission is not until 31 March, clubs are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible during the year*
- Update classification roster. Prepare current list of filled and unfilled classifications.
- Contact the District GSE Chair to confirm deadlines for submitting GSE team member/leader applications for district GSE selections. Recruit young professionals between the ages of 25-40 and encourage qualified candidates to submit a GSE Team Member Application. *
- Rotary World Peace Fellowships: applications due to The Rotary Foundation from districts by 1 July.*
- Lead by example and encourage every Rotarian to make a personal contribution to The Rotary Foundation at the first meeting of the new year or in the month of July.*
- Log on to Member Access and download TRF contribution and recognition reports.*
- Ask the PR chair to promote the club as planned
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District 2450 on Social Media
Life has changed with internet. The Rotary International has changed a lot in the past few years. We have moved from mimeographed newsletters to PDF copies sent by email. We now have websites, email, smart phones, and virtual clubs.
As the work changes, District 2450 and the local Rotary Clubs adapted to the change. We are all dedicated to "Service Above Self", but for our clubs stay healthy or just survive, we need to attract new members (and often younger members.)
I know that many of our members have not embraced the internet or new technology, but I would guess that those members are still active in running their businesses know about these changes.
Along with emails and internet, we entered the world of Social Media to reach out to new members and increase communication within and among our clubs.
District 2450 is on several Social Media Networking locations.
Follow District 2450 NOW
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Rotary2450
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/rotaryd2450
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/rotaryd2450
RSS: http://rotaryd2450.org/RSS.asp
LinkedIn http://jo.linkedin.com/in/rotaryd2450
Rotary and social networking
Rotarians help provide service through fellowship, and social networking is one of the many ways Rotarians are connecting online. Visit Rotary International's official social networking pages and join the conversation.
These include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flicker, and YouTube. These sites can interconnect, keep you updated via email or SMS alerts, and can be linked to your website. Do you have a RSS subscription link on your page?
The key to these new technologies is not the bells and whistles, but information access. The ability to connect and collaborate over various platforms only increases our ability to work together.
Check out the link above to find our more about Social Media and Rotary. Ask your younger members about their social links.
My challenge to you is: How can you use the internet and Social Media to make your club more effective?
Reference Links:
Rotary On Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/rotary2450
http://www.causes.com/causes/126154-end-polio-now
https://www.facebook.com/Rotarycenters?ref=profile
https://www.facebook.com/home.php
Rotary On Twitter
http://twitter.com/rotaryd2450
Rotary International LinkedIn Group
Rotary On LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/rotaryd2450 http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=858557&trk=hb_side_g Special thanks to Joe Grebmeier, Assistant Governor
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My Official Club Visits
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Armenia
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Last week of September
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Bahrain
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November 20 to 24, 2011
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Cyprus
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October 21 to 27, 2011 & October 31 to November 3, 2011
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Egypt / Alexandria
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October 2 to 6, 2011
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Egypt / Cairo
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October 10 to 20, 2011 Further visits to be announced later
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Georgia
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Last week of September
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Jordan
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September 11 to 15, 2011
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Lebanon
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August 22 to 26, 2011 & September 15 to 19, 2011
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Palestine
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To be announced
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South Sudan
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To be announced
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Sudan
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To be announced
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UAE
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November 13 to 19, 2011
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