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Aga Khan's Shembala in full bloom 2023-09-08
Posted September 8th, 2023 by librarian-hdThursday, 7th September 2023, ParisLongchamp Racecourse (Paris) – Facing a strong contingent of visiting fillies led by the favourite Sunset Point (Dubawi), recently second at the same level at Newmarket's July course, Shembala (Cracksman) proved dominant in the last furlong of the €55,000 Darley Prix Joubert (L), a race for 3-year-old fillies contested over 1m6f.
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Aga Khan's Elbaz wins at Deauville 2023-07-30

There was a buzz in the air building up to Sunday's Prix de Crevecoeur at Deauville, the latest instalment of France Galop's series of premium races for unraced 2-year-olds, and the 7 1/2-furlong renowned staging post did not disappoint as His Highness The Aga Khan's homebred Elbaz (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}–Elennga {Fr}, by Exceed And Excel {Aus}) delivered an impressive debut display.
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Siyouni's Elbaz (owner His Highness The Aga Khan) Powers To TDN Rising Stardom At Deauville 2023-07-30
Posted July 30th, 2023 by librarian-hdThere was a buzz in the air building up to Sunday's Prix de Crevecoeur at Deauville, the latest instalment of France Galop's series of premium races for unraced 2-year-olds, and the 7 1/2-furlong renowned staging post did not disappoint as His Highness The Aga Khan's homebred Elbaz (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}–Elennga {Fr}, by Exceed And Excel {Aus}) delivered an impressive debut display.
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Rahim AgaKhan met French Minister Gerald Darmanin in recognising Shamir Samdjee, president of the #Ismaili Council 2023-06-21
Posted June 21st, 2023 by librarian-hd2023, June 21: Prince Rahim #AgaKhan met French Minister Gerald Darmanin in a ceremony recognising Shamir Samdjee, president of the #Ismaili Council in France. / A l’occasion de la décoration de Shamir Samdjee, président de la communauté ismaelienne de France, nous avons eu le plaisir d’échanger avec le prince Aga Khan sur les défis que nous voulons relever ensemble, et remercier les musulmans ismaéliens pour leur apport précieux dans le dialogue de l’Etat avec les religions.
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Institut de France and the Town of Chantilly honour Mawlana Hazar Imam’s work in Chantilly 2023-06-03
Posted June 10th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe Institut de France and the Town of Chantilly hosted the event to honour Hazar Imam's commitment to the town of Chantilly, an area with which Mawlana Hazar Imam and his family have strong historic ties. Prince Amyn represented Hazar Imam at the unveiling of a plaque at the Great Stables and the “His Highness the Aga Khan Road” sign. Also present were Princess Zahra, Prince Hussain, Prince Aly Muhammad, and Hazar Imam’s grandson, Iliyan. Prince Amyn delivered a speech including a message of gratitude from Mawlana Hazar Imam.
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Institut de France and the Town of Chantilly honour Mawlana Hazar Imam’s work in Chantilly 2023-06-03
Posted June 10th, 2023 by librarian-hdThe Institut de France and the Town of Chantilly hosted the event to honour Hazar Imam's commitment to the town of Chantilly, an area with which Mawlana Hazar Imam and his family have strong historic ties. Prince Amyn represented Hazar Imam at the unveiling of a plaque at the Great Stables and the “His Highness the Aga Khan Road” sign. Also present were Princess Zahra, Prince Hussain, Prince Aly Muhammad, and Hazar Imam’s grandson, Iliyan. Prince Amyn delivered a speech including a message of gratitude from Mawlana Hazar Imam.
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His Highness The Aga Khan Route named by Institut de France and the town hall of Chantilly 2023-06-03
Posted June 3rd, 2023 by librarian-hdChers Mukhisaheb, Kamadiasaheb, Mukhianisaheba, Kamadianisaheba, Ya Ali Madad.
Un événement memorable a eu lieu à Chantilly ce jour en l'honneur de notre bien-aimé Mawlana Hazar Imam, en présence de plusieurs membres de sa famille.
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AFD-AGA KHAN PARTNERSHIP FOR IMPROVED HEALTHCARE IN EAST AFRICA 2022-04-15
Posted May 7th, 2023 by librarian-hdAFD and Khan continue to carry out joint operations in East Africa, which expand and improve access to quality healthcare, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania. This partnership is opening doors to high quality care at a time when the global pandemic is putting unprecedented pressure on healthcare systems.
When actors work in teams, they can amplify the impact of their operations. That’s why the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and AFD Group have built a strong relationship over the past fifteen years, notably in healthcare institutions across East Africa.
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H.H. The Aga Khan and Begum Salimah greeted by the President of France Giscard d'Estaing
His Highness the Aga Khan and Begum Salimah greeted by the President of France Giscard d'Estaing, invited at a private lunch at the Elysée office on the occasion of the official visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Ali Bhutto. (Photo by Henri Bureau/Sygma/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)
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Pope Benedict XVI and His Highness the Aga Khan as they greet each other on September 13 2008

Pope Benedict XVI and His Highness the Aga Khan as they greet each other on September 13 2008. The Pope paid a visit to the “Institut De France” in Paris where he was presented with a gold medal
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan today met with H.E. Mr. Siodjidin Muhriddin Aslov, the Foreign Minister of Tajikistan,in Paris. 2022-12-08
Posted December 11th, 2022 by librarian-hdParis, France, 8 December 2022 - Prince Rahim Aga Khan today met with His Excellency Mr. Siodjidin Muhriddin Aslov, the Foreign Minister of Tajikistan, in Paris. Mr Aslov is in France for meetings with the French government.
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AKDN at the Paris Peace Forum 2022 2022-11-15
Posted November 17th, 2022 by librarian-hdParis, France, 11-12 November 2022 - How do we ride out the multicrisis that the world is experiencing right now? From worsening climate change, successive Covid-19 waves and deepening inequalities, to new and lasting geopolitical conflicts of global consequences, the stakes could not be higher. How do we prevent a destructive world polarisation that would jeopardise collective efforts on critical challenges for humanity?
The 2022 Paris Peace Forum convened world leaders and civil society to seek answers to these questions in Paris on 11-12 November.
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A Century of Excellence, Part II - The Aga Khan Studs
Posted October 20th, 2022 by librarian-hdA Century of Excellence, Part II
Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 11:20 am
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Speech by His Highness The Aga Khan at The 'Musée-Musées' round table Louvre Museum 2007-10-17
Posted January 8th, 2022 by librarian-hdMr President
Ladies and Gentlemen
Shortly after the announcement of our museum in Toronto, the aim of which is to present Islamic art in all its beauty and diversity, I had the immense pleasure of receiving Henri Loyrette’s invitation to stage an exhibition here at the Louvre.
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Paris Peace Forum volunteers gain unique insight into global governance process 2021-12-06
Posted December 8th, 2021 by librarian-hdDelegates gathered at the fourth Paris Peace Forum at the Parc de la Villette to debate global challenges and put forward new principles of action for a post-Covid world. This year, young Ismailis had the in-person opportunity to volunteer at the event, and to interact with speakers and representatives of international organisations and NGOs.
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H.H. The Aga Kham meets with French Prime Minister Jean Castex

Mawlana Hazar Imam and Prince Rahim were received at the Hotel de Matignon for a meeting with French Prime Minister Jean Castex 2021-07-13
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H.H. The Aga Khan & Prince Rahim were received at the Hotel de Matignon for a meeting with French P.M.Jean Castex 2021-07-13
Posted July 15th, 2021 by librarian-hdMawlana Hazar Imam and Prince Rahim were received at the Hotel de Matignon for a meeting with French Prime Minister Jean Castex earlier today, to discuss areas of collaboration between the French government and the Aga Khan Development Network.
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His Highness The Aga Khan and Prince Rahim meet with Prime Minister of France

Mawlana Hazar Imam and Prince Rahim were received at the Hotel de Matignon for a meeting with French Prime Minister Jean Castex earlier today, to discuss areas of collaboration between the French government and the Aga Khan Development Network.
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Interview with Roger Priouret for the French magazine <i>L'Expansion'Face to Face with the Aga Khan 1975-03-01
Posted February 18th, 2021 by librarian-hdFACE TO FACE WITH THE AGA KHAN
L'EXPANSION NO.33
MARCH 1975
INTERVIEWED BY ROGER PRIOURET
(TRANSLATED FROM FRENCH BY DR.ABDUL SULTAN HASSAM)
I expected the Aga Khan to be a Parisian at heart, like his grandfather and father before him, with "high society" manners, living in luxury and idle for most of the time.
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Legion d'Honneur
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