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The Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s 2024 sporting season was presented today in Milan at Casa Gessi, moderated by Sky Sports commentator Giovanni Bruno.

Princess Zahra Aga Khan, President of the Board of Directors of the YCCS opened the event, thanking those present and highlighting: "The upcoming sporting season at the YCCS will certainly be an intense one, with regattas scheduled from May to October. This year also marks a significant anniversary: 40 years of collaboration with our longstanding partner Rolex.

Princess Zahra Aga Khan attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday, March 11, 2024. Princess Zahra is listed as an Honorary Steward, Representing the Vice President of the Royal Commonwealth Society, on page 5 of The 2024 Commonwealth Day Service of Service Booklet.

THE PROCESSION OF HONOURED GUESTS AND PARTICIPANTS THE FOUR LOYAL SOCIETIES Honorary Steward Princess Zahra Aga Khan Representing the Vice President Royal Commonwealth Society

Princess Zahra Aga Khan attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday, March 11, 2024. Princess Zahra is listed as an Honorary Steward

Bismillah-ir-rahman-ir-rahim.

Our Chief Guest, Honourable Ezekiel Machogu, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education, Government of Kenya,
Chairman and Members of the Kenya University Council and Uganda Council, Chairman
and Members of the AKU Board of Trustees,
Vice-Chancellor and President Suleiman Shahabuddin,
Provost Deans, Faculty, Alumni, Staff and Generous Supporters of AKU,
Parents, Family Members, Distinguished Guests, and most importantly, the members of
the Class of 2023.

Good afternoon, Hamjambo, and welcome to the Aga Khan University's 2024 Convocation.

Princess Zahra visited the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa on the occasion of its 20th anniversary

At an elegant ceremony this morning on the coast of Kenya, Princess Zahra joined students, staff, and guests to celebrate the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa’s 20th anniversary.

Established in 2003, the school was inaugurated by Mawlana Hazar Imam and the former president of Kenya, the late Mwai Kibaki. It is the first in an integrated, global network of residential schools known as the Aga Khan Academies, with other campuses located in Hyderabad, India; Maputo, Mozambique; and Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Princess Zahra speeech at the Mombasa Academy 20th anniversay
Feb 19, 2024, 6:46 PM

Bismillah-ir-raheman-ir-rahim.

Respected representatives of the Ministry of Education, Kenya and the Mombasa County Department of Education,
Students, parents, staff, alumni of the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Friends of the Academy.

Good morning and welcome to this day of commemoration, celebration and hope.

Aga Khan University marks a milestone as over 700 students graduate across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Pakistan. With women comprising 70% of the graduating class, the ceremonies emphasized education, empowerment, and community service.

Mombasa, Kenya, 18 February 2024 – Completed renovation of the Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa marks a milestone in its ongoing commitment to provide quality health care to a population of nearly 1.2 million people. The refurbishment has transformed the 86-bed facility into a state-of-the-art 115-bed secondary hospital, offering comprehensive, integrated health services to the communities it serves.

The renovation project represents a total investment of $12.2 million, with significant support from Agence Française de Développement (AFD).

VIDEO ARRIVAL: http://ismaili.net/timeline/2024/2024-02-19-akam-arrival.mp4

VIDEO SPEECH OF PRINCESS ZAHRA AGA KHAN: http://ismaili.net/timeline/2024/2024-02-19-akam-speech.mp4

VIDE OF EXTEMPORE SPEECH BEFORE LEAVING: : http://ismaili.net/timeline/2024/2024-02-19-extempore.mp4

VIDEO DEPARTURE: http://ismaili.net/timeline/2024/2024-02-19-leaving.mp4

COMPLETE CEREMONY: https://youtu.be/h23O0QT2Ydk

LINK TO MORE NEWS AND PHOTOS: https://forum.ismaili.net/viewtopic.php?p=77235#p77235

The First Lady Rachel Ruto met Princess Zahra Aga Khan, daughter of His Highness the Aga Khan. The meeting aimed at exploring opportunities for collaboration and mutual support in advancing various initiatives across Kenya.

The First Lady and Princess Zahra Aga Khan delved into a wide range of topics, including the advancement of women’s economic empowerment, healthcare, and education.

Nairobi, Kenya, 16 February 2024 – Princess Zahra Aga Khan met today with the First Lady of Kenya, Her Excellency Rachel Ruto, at the Serena Hotel Nairobi, and later called on the President of the Republic, His Excellency William Samoei Ruto, at State House in Nairobi.

The meetings provided an opportunity to discuss the decades-long development partnership between the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and the Government of Kenya to improve the quality of life of all Kenyans, and areas of future cooperation.

Princess Zahra is on a six-day visit to Kenya to attend the global convocation ceremony of the Aga Khan University, and to visit a number of AKDN projects. The current longest-serving member of AKU’s Board of Trustees, she will speak at the ceremony on behalf of AKU’s Chancellor, Mawlana Hazar Imam, and its Board. More than 730 students across four countries will graduate this year.

Princess Zahra Aga Khan attended the AKU Global Convocation for the Class of 2023

President William Ruto on Friday hosted Princess Zahra Aga Khan at the State House, Nairobi.

Ruto said Kenya looks forward to more collaboration in other sectors to enhance public-private partnerships in the development agenda.

The President added that Kenya appreciates the Aga Khan Development Network's significant contribution to health, education, financial services and energy.

The AKDN agencies and Kenya have closely collaborated in the fields of industry, tourism, financial services, clean energy, media, health, education, community development, and infrastructure.

Princess Zahra Aga Khan attended Board of Trustees meetings at Aga Khan University Karachi 2023-11-30

Princess Zahra inaugurates the Hashoo Building at AKU, Karachi 2023-11-29

VIDEO: https://ismaili.net/timeline/2023/2023-11-14-gcp-speech-princess-zahra.m...

Bismillah-ir-Raheman-ir-Rahim

Your Excellencies, distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen.

It is my great pleasure to welcome you on behalf of His Highness the Aga Khan and the entire Board of the Global Centre for Pluralism to the 2023 Global Pluralism Award.

The University of Michigan welcomed Princess Zahra Aga Khan and representatives from Aga Khan University‘s campuses in Pakistan and Kenya on Oct. 30.

Senior leadership from both universities formally signed a memorandum of understanding, powered by a $900,000 gift from AKU to U-M to expand ongoing collaborative efforts.

Princess Zahra Aga Khan spoke at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the Cancer Care Centre in Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania

Zanzibar’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.