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Syria’s Ministry of Emergency and Disaster ManagementSyria’s Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management and the Aga Khan Foundation signed on Sunday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in disaster preparedness, humanitarian response, and sustainable development.

The MoU was signed by Dr. Ahmad Qaziz, Assistant Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, and Mohannad Obeido, Executive Director of the Aga Khan Foundation in Syria.

BERKSHIRE - Calandagan continued his love affair with Ascot when putting up a sublime performance to defeat Ombudsman in the £1,417,500 (S$2.46 million) Group 1 Qipco Champion Stakes (2,000m) for Francis-Henri Graffard on Oct 18.

Just a fortnight after Daryz carried the same famous silks of the late Aga Khan to victory in the Group 1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (2,400m), Calandagan returned to Ascot looking to complete a Group 1 hat-trick following victories in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud (2,400m) and King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2,400m).

The Muslim Council of Elders and Mawlana Hazar Imam held a meeting in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Sunday 19 October to enhance joint cooperation in promoting interfaith and intercultural dialogue, empowering youth, fostering moderation, and raising awareness on the ethical use of artificial intelligence to serve humanity. Hazar Imam was accompanied by Prince Aly Muhammad.

he Qatar Gr1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe lived up to all expectations on Sunday at ParisLongchamp, with a thrilling battle in the final 200 metres between the Irish favourite Minnie Hauk (Frankel) and the French contender Daryz, whose sire Sea The Stars won the Arc in 2009.
After enjoying a perfect trip behind the early leaders Hotazhell (Too Darn Hot) and Croix du Nord (Kitasan Black), Minnie Hauk was the first to make her move — closely tracked all the while by Daryz.

The Qatar Gr1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe lived up to all expectations on Sunday at ParisLongchamp, with a thrilling battle in the final 200 metres between the Irish favourite Minnie Hauk (Frankel) and the French contender Daryz, whose sire Sea The Stars won the Arc in 2009.

After enjoying a perfect trip behind the early leaders Hotazhell (Too Darn Hot) and Croix du Nord (Kitasan Black), Minnie Hauk was the first to make her move — closely tracked all the while by Daryz.

Princess Zahra Aga Khan, owner

Last week, Prince Hussain delivered a keynote speech to students, partners, and fellow conservationists for ‘Our Living Ocean,’ in partnership with @wwf & @graduateinstitute in Geneva.

The event focused on solutions for a productive and resilient ocean, sustaining people and nature.

Prince Hussain said the following;

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But we can do better, you and I.

Forgive me, please, if I make mistakes, because I spend most of my time
trying to communicate with fish, cephalopods, seagrass, orchinoderms, not

Cairo, Egypt, 30 September 2025 – His Highness the Aga Khan met today with His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to discuss current and future collaboration in Egypt, exploring ways to strengthen partnerships that benefit local communities and advance development. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Luis Monreal, General Manager of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, also attended the meeting.

But He has always told me and built the institutions with a 100 to 500 year perspective. So He doesn't respond to crises in the immediate unless it threatens the well-being or the livelihood or the life of the Jamat. He has lived through - I mean in his life, He started in the Second World War, lived through colonial times, postcolonial times, the winds of change, the Cold War. And all throughout those years, those many decades He worked with the governments that He had to work with, regardless of what their leanings were or the crises that were happening

Farah Nasser

The restoration is not only of great importance to the local community and those that worship here, but also symbolises the solidarity between the Ismaili Imamat and the Catholic Church, and our respective institutions. It is also a testament to the strength of the bond between the Ismaili Imamat and the Portuguese Republic – a bond anchored in the shared values of respect for human dignity, for pluralism, and for a commitment to bring hope and opportunity to all peoples, regardless of faith or origin.

The restoration is not only of great importance to the local community and those that worship here, but also symbolises the solidarity between the Ismaili Imamat and the Catholic Church, and our respective institutions. It is also a testament to the strength of the bond between the Ismaili Imamat and the Portuguese Republic – a bond anchored in the shared values of respect for human dignity, for pluralism, and for a commitment to bring hope and opportunity to all peoples, regardless of faith or origin.

Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim

Honourable Mayor of Gondomar
Distinguished Secretary of State for Local Administration and Land Planning
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen

It is a pleasure for me to join you today for the reopening of this Chapel.

Prince Aly Muhammad attended the September 7, 2025, reopening ceremony for the Chapel of Our Lady of Affliction in Branzelo, Portugal, a structure rebuilt after being damaged by 2024 wildfires. The chapel's restoration was a collaborative effort between the Ismaili Imamat, the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, local authorities, and the Catholic Church, symbolizing interfaith solidarity and strengthening community ties.

During the ceremony, the Aga Khan Foundation and Gondomar municipality signed a protocol to advance local social and community initiatives.

One of the biggest threats that we face globally is of course climate change. We know that every human activity will now need to adapt to it. Here, architecture offers great hope. Humans have always designed their buildings as a response to the climate. Today, with the climate more volatile than ever, architects have a great responsibility, and an opportunity, to use their creativity to design the buildings that will buffer that volatility and protect us all

Today, more than ever, with the vast range of materials and techniques that humans have invented, great architecture has the power to answer directly to the most acute development challenges, and to create the inclusive, safe, dignified world that we want for everyone.

Speech by His Highness The Aga Khan V at the Aga Khan Architectural Awards held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

September 15, 2025

Bismi’l-lahi’r-rahmani’r-rahim

Your Excellency Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers,
Head of the Presidential Administration,
Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,

It is my distinct pleasure to welcome all of you to this Award ceremony in this beautiful venue.

Darkhana in Kampala was the site of a milestone moment on 12 September 2025, as Mawlana Hazar Imam graced the Jamat in Uganda with didar.

Mawlana Hazar Imam conveyed guidance and blessings to the Jamat across the world, and expressed thanks to volunteers for their efforts to organise the visit. He showered blessings on the Jamat and reminded us of his immense love and affection. Hazar Imam later granted a separate mulaqat to young members of the Jamat at Kololo Jamatkhana in Kampala.

Poor health and limited education rob individuals of their potential.

Excellence must be grounded in relevance. A significant aspect of AKU’s impact is tied to its research agenda that strives to address real, local challenges through knowledge creation and innovation that improve the quality of life.

Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim

Your Excellency President Museveni,
Your Excellency the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mama Janet Museveni,
Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,

It is a great pleasure for me to join you in celebrating this milestone in the history of the Aga Khan University, and our partnership with the Government of Uganda. I am also very happy that my sister Princess Zahra and brother Prince Aly are here to share this special moment.