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Qatar Museums (QM) has entered into a landmark co-operation agreement with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), the cultural agency of the Aga Khan Development Network, to mutually advance heritage conservation, arts education, vocational training, and urban regeneration initiatives.

Baku, Azerbaijan, 16 November 2024 – Prince Rahim Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network's (AKDN) Environment and Climate Committee, addressed the second High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on Culture-Based Climate Action, co-organised by the Group of Friends of Culture-Based Climate Action at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

A delegation of senior leaders from the Aga Khan University visited McMaster on Friday, November 15, 2024. In attendance was Dr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin, President & Vice-Chancellor; Dr. Tania Bubela, Provost and Vice-President; Academic; Dr. Salim Virani, Vice-President, Research; Ms. Zahra Somani, Chief Advancement Officer; and Ms. Fareena Feroze, Director, Global Engagement Office. They met with McMaster President & Vice-Chancellor, Dr. David Farrar and Provost & Vice-President (Academic), Susan Tighe among other senior leadership at McMaster.

The Aga Khan’s family has been racing and breeding thoroughbreds at the highest level for 102 years and Ireland has played a big part in that success story.

Last weekend, the Association of Irish Racehorse Owners (AIRO) acknowledged the Aga Khan’s contribution to the sport here by inducting the owner-breeder into the AIRO Hall of Fame.

Leaders and actors of peace from around the world are gathered at the historic Palais de Chaillot this week for the 7th Paris Peace Forum. This year’s theme, “Wanted: A Functioning Global Order,” focuses on the urgent need for international cooperation in an era of heightened global rivalries, instability and North-South divides.

Taking place just days after the US presidential elections and before the G20 in Rio, the discussions explore critical issues around four key themes: peace, inequality, climate and environment, and digital governance.

Cape Town, South Africa, 11 November 2024 - Prince Rahim Aga Khan and an AKDN delegation were in Cape Town this month to attend Earthshot Week and the 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards. Inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s “Moonshot” challenge in 1962 to land a man on the moon within a decade, The Earthshot Prize was launched by His Royal Highness Prince William in 2020 to search for and scale the most innovative solutions to the world’s greatest environmental challenges.

KABUL(BNA): Sheikh Hamdullah Nomani, Acting Minister of Urban Development and Housing, met with Shadman Haji Bekov, Asia Regional Director of the Aga Khan Emergency Management Foundation.

According to the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing, Sheikh Nomani acknowledged the valuable and significant contributions of the Aga Khan Foundation in various sectors, particularly in collaboration with the Ministry of Urban Development.

THE top lot in Tuesday’s Goffs Autumn Horses in Training Sale is heading to the Middle East.

Ridhaz, a three-year-old gelded son of Iffraaj, sold for €220,000 to Michael Donohoe of BBA Ireland. A dual winner, he recently added a Dundalk handicap victory to his maiden win at Leopardstown in May, and was trained by Michael Halford and Tracey Collins for the Aga Khan.

Donohoe faced stiff competition for the own-brother to Riyazan, winner of more than £1 million in a career that yielded seven victories.

Today marks the 147th birth anniversary of Sir Sultan Muhammad Shah Aga Khan, a key Muslim leader in the pre-independence period who played a crucial role in the movement for independence. Influenced by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Sir Aga Khan committed himself to the advancement of Muslims across the Subcontinent, entering the political arena at a young age.

Born on November 2, 1877, to Aga Shah Ali Shah, the 47th spiritual leader of Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, Sir Aga Khan inherited the mantle of the 49th spiritual leader of the Ismaili community at only seven years old.

KABUL (BNA): Alhajj, Mullah Nooruddin Turabi, Acting Head of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Esmatullah Esmati, Legal and Communications Officer of the Aga Khan Foundation for Habitat.

According to a statement release from the National Disaster Management Authority, based on this agreement, the Aga Khan Foundation for Habitat will implement a program worth over 565,000 U.S. dollars, providing food aid to nearly 19,000 eligible families across 11 districts in Badakhshan province.

A high-level delegation from the United States, Canada, and Aga Khan University (AKU) visited the Karakoram International University (KIU) here Tuesday

GIlGIT, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th Oct, 2024) A high-level delegation from the United States, Canada, and Aga Khan University (AKU) visited the Karakoram International University (KIU) here Tuesday. The delegation met with the Vice Chancellor of KIU, Professor Dr. Attaullah Shah and discussed potential collaboration in promoting higher education and research.

Lisbon, Portugal, 28 October 2024 – Mostar’s Center for Peace and Multiethnic Cooperation today honoured His Highness the Aga Khan with its Peace Connection Award.

The Mostar Peace Connection Award was established in 2004 to recognise individuals and organisations that demonstrate a strong commitment to peace, cooperation and understanding worldwide. Previous recipients include, Nelson Mandela, Mohamed ElBaradei and António Guterres.

Christie’s is set to auction a stunning Colombian emerald brooch, once owned by the renowned socialite Nina Dyer. This extraordinary piece, initially sold at Christie’s in 1969, will return to the auction block on 12th November, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the auction house’s 55-year history in Switzerland.

SHILLONG, Oct 22: A year after the Aga Khan Academy Hyderabad admitted four students from Meghalaya into its widely recognised International Baccalaureate (IB), the institute is now scouting for another four meritorious students from the state.
IB provides a challenging academic environment for students and allows their achievement to be measured against international standards.

Lisbon, Portugal, 17 October 2024 – As part of the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste’s visit to Portugal, a cooperation protocol was signed on Thursday between the Ismaili Imamat and the Government of Timor-Leste.

The agreement aims to strengthen relations and foster collaboration across various sectors, including international relations, diplomacy, social development, the economy and culture.

It also establishes regular consultations between the Ismaili Imamat and the Government of Timor-Leste.

Dermot Weld’s Azada achieved Listed success when taking the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Garnet Stakes at Naas.

The Siyouni three-year-old, who is owned and was bred by the Aga Khan, was sixth in the Irish 1,000 Guineas earlier in the term and fifth at Group Three level last time out at Gowran Park.

Ridden by Chris Hayes as a 9-2 shot in the one-mile Garnet Stakes, the bay was always prominent in a field of 16 and comfortably took up the lead furlongs from home to stride to a two-length success.

“It was important that she won that race,” said Weld.

Karachi, (PR) : The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Best Hospital of the Year Excellence Award’ at the 12th Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Achievement Awards.

The award was presented by the President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, to the AKUH, Pakistan CEO, Dr Farhat Abbas, T.I., S.I., at an award ceremony held in Islamabad on Tuesday, 8 October 2024.

Explora Journeys has launched an exclusive exhibition of Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s marine photography, titled Marine Encounters, aboard EXPLORA II. Located in the Galleria d’Arte, the exhibition features 28 limited-edition photographs showcasing marine life.

Prince Hussain Aga Khan gifted this collection to the MSC Foundation, where it will be on display for six months, highlighting a shared commitment to environmental conservation.

Aga Khan University (AKU) in Kenya, a valued partner of the Center for Global Health Equity (CGHE) at the University of Michigan, was recently awarded a $750,000 research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the use of AI technology to overcome barriers in specialized training required for diagnosing and predicting outcomes in cases of colorectal cancer in Africa.