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Prince Hussain in Tajikistan for the new Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) in Dushanbe.
Posted November 28th, 2015 by librarian-hd
DUSHANBE, November 16, 2015, Asia-Plus -- Prince Hussain Aga Khan, son of His Highness the Aga Khan, arrived in Dushanbe on November 15 for a three-day working visit, according to the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) Tajikistan.
During his visit, Prince Hussain will be attending the Workshop on the establishment of the new agency for Habitat - Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) in Dushanbe.
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Princess Zahra Aga Khan To Open Asian Racing Conference 2015-11-26
Posted November 26th, 2015 by librarian-hd
Princess Zahra Aga Khan will give the opening address at the Opening Ceremony of the 36th Asian Racing Conference at the National Sports Club of India in Mumbai on Monday, Jan. 26, 2016.
The address has special significance given that the history of her family's involvement in racing and breeding began in India in the 1800's with Aga Khan I.
The green silks with red epaulets of His Highness the Aga Khan IV are famous in top-class racing in Europe and throughout the world.
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HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN ON CHALLENGES TO PLURALISM AND COSMOPOLITANISM TODAY 2015-11-12
Posted November 6th, 2015 by librarian-hd
His Highness the Aga Khan, Spiritual Leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, Powerful Advocate of
Pluralism, and Global Humanitarian to deliver the Samuel L. and Elizabeth Jodidi Lecture.
Cambridge, MA
VIDEO LINK: http://www.ismaili.net/heritage/node/32059
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New Canadian PM praises Aga Khan Foundation's work
Posted November 8th, 2015 by librarian-hd
Newly sworn-in Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited on Tuesday a delegation of the Ismaili Imamat and expressed his admiration for the global work carried out by Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
The Canadian premier met with the President of the Ismaili Council for Canada Malik Talib and the resident representative of the Aga Khan Development Network Dr Mahmoud Eboo. The three discussed areas of collaboration between the government of Canada and the Ismaili Imamat, according to The Ismaili.
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Aga Khan visits UNHCR headquarters to discuss enhanced cooperation 2015-11-06
Posted November 6th, 2015 by librarian-hd
His Highness the Aga Khan, visited UNHCR headquarters today to meet UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres and discuss past and future cooperation in emergency operations around the world.
UNHCR staff greeted the Aga Khan before he held private talks with Guterres followed by a meeting with senior UNHCR officials on the long-standing partnership between the Aga Khan Development Network and the UN refugee agency.
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H.H. The Aga Khan to appear at ICOMOS-UK Conference as Keynote Speaker 2015-10-22
Posted October 21st, 2015 by librarian-hd
ICOMOS-UK To Launch Cultural Heritage Manifesto in 50th Anniversary Year
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In its 50th anniversary year, and at a time when our global heritage is ever more under threat of destruction, ICOMOS-UK (the UK National Committee of ICOMOS: International Council on Monuments and Sites) is calling for a new approach to the way we all sustain, promote and benefit from cultural heritage through the launch of its landmark Cultural Heritage Manifesto.
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Aga Khan Trust to continue working with Penang government to preserve George Town 2015-10-19
Posted October 21st, 2015 by librarian-hd
THE Aga Khan Trust for Culture, one of the world’s premier organisation involved in matters of architecture, conservation and urban planning, will continue helping Malaysia protect, develop and enhance George Town, Penang.
The trust has extended its contract with Think City Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of Khazanah Nasional Bhd) and Penang state government for another three years and will provide technical assistance to preserve the town, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO is 2008.
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Hazar Imam's horses win 2 races at Arc de Triomphe
Posted October 3rd, 2015 by librarian-hd
Vazirabad won the first race - the Qatar Prix de Chaudenay. Candariliya followed with another impressive come-from-behind win in the 3rd race - the Qatar Prix de Royallieu. Princess Zahra with Princess Sara accepted both the winner's prizes. Christophe Soumillon was the jockey in both races
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H.H. The Aga Khan Keynote Speech at the Athens Democratic Forum - 2015-09-15
Posted September 15th, 2015 by librarian-umed
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Interview of AgaKhan with Lucky Severson on pbs.org 2015-07-31
Posted August 1st, 2015 by librarian-hd
TV Interview and full transcripts available @ http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2015/07/31/aga-khan-ismaili-mu...
Extended Interview: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/2015/07/31/july-31-2015-aga-kh...
SEVERSON: It is very rare for the Aga Khan to grant interviews. We caught up with him in Toronto:
(speaking to the Aga Khan): You are a spiritual leader, a businessman, treated like a head of state. I think you were just with the prime minister yesterday. Which of those hats are most important to you?
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Aga Khan wins with Saryshagann at prix de Diane Longines 2015-06-14
Posted June 16th, 2015 by librarian-hd
Saryshagann with jockey Christophe Soumillon won the 1st Race at Prix de Diane Longines on Sunday June 14th 2015 at 2 PM
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Taj Mahal conservation could be handed over to the Aga Khan Foundation 2015-06-09
Posted June 10th, 2015 by librarian-ld
If the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) doesn't improve the quality of conservation of Taj Mahal, the monument's maintenance could be handed over to the Aga Khan Foundation.
Talking to India Today, a senior ASI official said that the Ministry of Culture is planning to portion out the monument, giving the maintenance of its various areas to different organizations on the grounds of a Corporate Social Responsibility campaign that began in 2013 with the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation signing up for the maintenance of the monument.
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Protocol between The Ismaili Imamate and Portugal 2015-06-03
Posted June 2nd, 2015 by librarian-umed
Photo Theismaili.org
H.H. The Aga Khan has arrived in Lisbon, Portugal and was welcomed at the airport by Mnister was received by Pedro Mota Soares of the Government of Portugal. According to news received from Portugal newspapers, H.H. The Aga Khan, Imam of the Ismailis, will be moving some of his institutions in Portugal where he may also build a residence. H.H. The Aga Khan is expected in the Country this week and more news will be posted in this section starting today.
H.H. The Aga Khan is expected to make large investments in Portugal in the next 5 years.
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Prince Aga Khan and jockey Christophe Soumillon leading Kataniya at Prix de Royaumont 2015-05-31
Posted June 1st, 2015 by librarian-hd
Lauréate du Prix de Royaumont (Gr. 3) dans un bon style et après avoir longtemps évolué à flanc de peloton, Kataniya donne le sourire au Prince Aga Khan et à Christophe Soumillon. La fille de Raven's Pass, dotée d'un magnifique modèle, signe son 3ème succès consécutif. photo : APRH
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Pluralism Lecture 2015 - RECONCILING UNITY AND DIVERSITY IN THE MODERN ERA: - 2015-05-28
Posted May 24th, 2015 by librarian-umed
Annual Pluralism Lecture 2015 - May 28, 2015 - Click here for Webcast
Introductory remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan to:
The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C. Chief Justice of Canada
RECONCILING UNITY AND DIVERSITY IN THE MODERN ERA:
21st Century Challenges to the Human Rights Movement
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Ottawa Visit of His Highness The Aga Khan in May 2015
Posted May 26th, 2015 by librarian-umed
H.H. The Aga Khan will arrive in Ottawa Tuesday 26th May for a 2 days visit. He is expected to meet the Prime Minister Harper the same evening and work next day on other AKDN related subjects before returning to Toronto for his introduction of a talk by The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C. Chief Justice of Canada at the Pluralism event.
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Ontario Signs Agreement of Cooperation with the Ismaili Imamat 2015-05-25
Posted May 25th, 2015 by librarian-hd
News Release
Ontario Signs Agreement of Cooperation with the Ismaili Imamat
Joint Initiatives to Promote Education, Diversity and Economic Development
May 25, 2015 12:00 P.M.
Office of the Premier
Premier Kathleen Wynne welcomed His Highness the Aga Khan to Queen's Park today for the signing of a historic Agreement of Cooperation between the province and the Ismaili Imamat. The agreement outlines areas of cooperation and joint initiatives, including leveraging diversity and culture as an economic driver and supporting a pluralistic approach to education.
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Aga Khan Park, Toronto Opening 2015-05-25
Posted May 24th, 2015 by librarian-umed
Aga Khan Park to open on May 25, 2015
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Premier Kathleen Wynne will inaugurate the Aga Khan Park in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan, founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network, and spiritual leader (Imam) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, in Toronto on Monday, 25 May 2015.
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Aga Khan signs Protocol with Ontario Government - Queens Park 2015-05-25
Posted May 25th, 2015 by librarian-umed
Ontario Signs Agreement of Cooperation with the Ismaili Imamat
Joint Initiatives to Promote Education, Diversity and Economic Development
Premier Kathleen Wynne welcomed His Highness the Aga Khan to Queen's Park today for the signing of a historic Agreement of Cooperation between the province and the Ismaili Imamat. The agreement outlines areas of cooperation and joint initiatives, including leveraging diversity and culture as an economic driver and supporting a pluralistic approach to education.
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Inauguration of the Aga Khan Park 2015-05-25
Posted May 23rd, 2015 by librarian-hdThe Inauguration of the Aga Khan Park will take place in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam on 25 May 2015. Situated along Wynford Drive, the Park provides a beautifully landscaped contemplative public space that encompasses the Ismaili Centre, Toronto and the Aga Khan Museum.
Also see:
» WEBCAST: Aga Khan Park opening in Toronto
http://www.theismaili.org/news-events/webcast-aga-khan-park-opening-toro...
» Aga Khan Park is for now and forever http://www.theismaili.org/news-events/event-journal-opening-toronto-and-...
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