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Inauguration of the Revitalized Forodhani Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar - 2009-07-30
Posted July 31st, 2009 by heritage
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The US$ 2.4 million restoration of Forodhani Park in Zanzibar’s Historic Stone Town has been completed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC).
The restoration of Forodhani Park is intended to be part of a larger seafront rehabilitation programme, encompassing: construction of the seawall; underground infrastructure including water, storm and sewer lines; and, the creation of a pedestrian promenade, including planting, street lighting and street furniture along the sea side.
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Prince Rahim, Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya and Prince Amyn Mohammad, joined H.H. The Aga Khan and President Amani Karume at the opening of the Forodhani Park, Zanzibar.
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Speech by H.H. the Aga Khan at the Inauguration of the Revitalized Forodhani Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar - 2009-07-30
Posted July 31st, 2009 by heritage
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AKDN.orgBismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
His Excellency President Karume and Mrs. Karume
Honourable Deputy Chief Minister of Zanzibar
Honourable Chief Justice
Honourable Minister Mansour Himid, and I thank you for your very kind words
Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen
It is a distinct pleasure for me to be part of this great occasion - in this very special setting.
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Press Release
US$ 2.4 million Revitalisation of Forodhani Park in Zanzibar’s Historic Stone Town Completed - 2009-07-29
Posted July 31st, 2009 by heritage
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akdn.orgZanzibar, 29 July 2009 – The US$ 2.4 million restoration of Forodhani Park in Zanzibar’s Historic Stone Town has been completed by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC).
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Forodhani Park Project Brief PDF - 2009-07-29
Posted July 31st, 2009 by heritage
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akdn.orgPlease download the full brief from the PDF link below.
Stone town seafront rehabilitation: forodhani park
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Princess Zahra Aga Khan meets Zanzibar’s tourism and heritage minister in Lisbon 2023-07-27
Posted July 28th, 2023 by librarian-hd
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www.thecitizen.co.tzZanzibar’s Tourism and Heritage Minister Hon. Simai Mohammed Said has on Thursday,July 27, met Princess Zahra Aga Khan at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat in Lisbon.
The visit comes on the heels of Princess Zahra’s visit to Zanzibar including the inauguration of a Polyclinic in Zanzibar and Mwanza.
Mr Simai Said was accompanied by Mr. Rahim Bhaloo, Chairman of Zanzibar Commission of Tourism
During the meeting Princess Zahra and her guests discussed a wide range of issue which included the activities and presence of the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network in Zanzibar.
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Aga Khan Foundation pulls out support for Zanzibar Government 2012-04-03
Posted January 20th, 2016 by librarian-hd
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eTN Global Travel Industry NewsZanzibar gets new Tourism Minister
Apolinari Tairo, eTN Tanzania Apr 03, 2012
(eTN) – The spice and tourist island of Zanzibar has got a new Tourism Minister after a cabinent reshuffle announced Tuesday by the isle’s President, Ali Mohammed Shein.
Mr. Said Ali Mbarouk has been appointed the Minister responsible for tourism, information, culture, and sports, taking over from Mr. Abillah Jihad Hassan, who held this ministeral portfolio for the past two years.
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Aga Khan pledges support for Zanzibar - 2009-07-31
Posted August 1st, 2009 by heritage
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The CitizenHis Highness the Aga Khan yesterday assured Zanzibar of continued support in undertaking development projects, including setting up a microfinance scheme that will provide loans amounting to more than Sh1 billion.
Speaking during the opening of the refurbished Forodhani Park, the Aga Khan said the initiative would offer about 1,000 loans to different segments of Zanzibaris.
Forodhani Park has been rehabilitated by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) at a cost of $3 million (Sh3.9 billion) from the initial estimates of $2.4 million (over Sh3 billion).
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Forodhani restoration completed - 2009-07-24
Posted July 31st, 2009 by heritage
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The CitizenThe restoration of Forodhani Park in Zanzibar's historic stone town has been completed, thanks to a $2.4 million (over Sh3 billion) funding by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC)).
The popular outing place, one of the attractive features in the Isles will be inaugurated later this month.
The restoration project has transformed the historic park - one of the last open spaces in the densely populated world heritage site - and upgraded its social and recreational amenities.
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| News Article |  | Aga Khan pledges support for Zanzibar - 2009-07-31 | The Citizen |
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| Press Release |  | US$ 2.4 million Revitalisation of Forodhani Park in Zanzibar’s Historic Stone Town Completed - 2009-07-29 | akdn.org |
| Press Release |  | Forodhani Park Project Brief PDF - 2009-07-29 | akdn.org |
| News Article |  | Forodhani restoration completed - 2009-07-24 | The Citizen |