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In a profession crowded with prizes, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture remains one of the world’s most significant and influential honors. Established in 1977 by His Highness the Aga Khan, the awards, which are given every three years, shine a light on parts of the globe that are often overlooked by Western critics and professionals. The prizes focus on projects that have an impact on communities with Muslim populations and histories, often in underserved areas. Contenders for the award can be new buildings or adaptive re-use, landscape and urban design projects.

King receives the Aga Khan His Majesty King Hamad last night received at Rawdah Palace the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims, the Aga Khan.
Also present was Crown Prince and BDF Commander-in-Chief Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

The King and the Aga Khan discussed the Ismaili leader's network of services in the education, health, construction, cultural and financial sectors.

They also exchanged views on issues of concern to the Muslim world.

His Majesty later decorated the Aga Khan with the Bahrain Medal (first class) and then hosted a dinner banquet in his honour.

Aga Khan arrives in Bahrain The spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Prince Aga Khan, arrived in Bahrain yesterday on a two-day official visit during which he is expected to hold talks with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and other senior Bahraini officials.
Prince Aga Khan is also expected to attend a number of presentations and visit sites relating to sectors of mutual interest for Bahrain and the Aga Khan Development Network, particularly in education, culture and financial services, according to a statement released yesterday.

His Majesty the King, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, yesterday praised the efforts of the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, through the services offered by Aga Khan Development Network in the areas of education, health, construction, planning and finance. Receiving the Aga Khan at the Rawdha Palace last night, HM the King said that the network comprised a large number of experts who enabled it to serve the community.