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Monday, 2019, September 16Transforming Leadership for 21st Century Africa programme begins
Transforming Leadership for 21st Century Africa Programme BEGINS
Source: 
akumedia.aku.edu

The Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) and The John F. Kennedy School of
Government at Harvard University (HKS) launched the Transforming Leadership for 21st Century Africa Programme on September 15, 2019 at Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nairobi. This marks the second consecutive year GSMC and HKS have collaborated to deliver the leadership programme, which helps executives from Africa, exercise leadership amid uncertainty with skill and effectiveness, while communicating for impact.
Monday, 2013, September 16Aga Khan arrives in Dhaka
Aga Khan arrives in Dhaka
Source: 
bdnews24.com

Prince Karim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the 15 million Shia Ismaili Muslims, arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning on a two-day visit.
Foreign minister Dipu Moni received him at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on his arrival by private a jet to a red carpet reception.

From there, he will go to the National Memorial in Savar to pay respects to the Liberation War heroes, a foreign ministry official says.

The Aga Khan is also the founder and Chairperson of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the largest private development groups in the world.
Monday, 2013, September 16Aga Khan arrives in Dhaka 2013-09-16
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Prince Karim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the 15 million Shia Ismaili Muslims, arrived in Dhaka on Monday morning on a two-day visit.
Foreign minister Dipu Moni received him at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on his arrival by private a jet to a red carpet reception.

From there, he will go to the National Memorial in Savar to pay respects to the Liberation War heroes, a foreign ministry official says.

The Aga Khan is also the founder and Chairperson of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the largest private development groups in the world.
Saturday, 2006, September 16PRINCE HUSSAIN AGA KHAN MARRIES PRINCESS KHALIYA - 2006-09-16

Aiglemont, France: Prince Hussain Aga Khan Marries Miss Kristin J. White (Princess Khaliya)- A religious marriage ceremony was held at Chateau Chantilly. Members of the Leaders International Forum represented the Jamat at the wedding ceremony.
Tuesday, 2003, September 16FIRST MICRO FINANCE BANK RATED A+ - 2003-09-16

The ratings incorporate the management
Tuesday, 2003, September 16First Micro Finance Bank rated A+ - FIRST MICRO FINANCE BANK RATED A+ - 2003-09-16
Source: 
jang.com.pk/thenews/sep2003-daily/16-09-2003/business/b13.htm

JCR-VIS has assigned a medium to long-term rating of 'A+' with a 'positive' outlook, and short-term rating of A1+ to First Micro Finance Bank Limited (FMBL), said a press release on Monday.
The ratings incorporate the management's expertise and the board's commitment to the mandate of the bank.
Tuesday, 2003, September 16MPs Exempt Aga Khan From VAT - 2003-09-16

Members of Parliament have passed a bill exempting Aga Khan Development Agencies from paying Value Added Tax (Vat).The Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Mwesigwa-Rukutana, tabled the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill 2003 last week.
He said the Aga Khan Development Agencies deserve to be exempted from VAT, because they have contributed significantly to the development of Uganda.
Tuesday, 2003, September 16PRINZESSIN INAARA - INTERVIEW - 2003-09-16

Berlin - Sie lebt unser aller Traum von 1001 Nacht. Als die promovierte Juristin, geschiedene Gabriele Prinzessin zu Leinigen, Tochter der Unternehmerin und Wienerwald-Saniererin Renate Thyssen-Henne vor funf Jahren den Aga Khan heiratete, staunte die Welt und Deutschlands Mutter argerten sich. Doch es sind nicht etwa die glanzvollen High-Society-Auftritte mit seiner schonen Begum Inaara, wie sie jetzt hei
Tuesday, 2003, September 16MPs EXEMPTS AGA KHAN FROM VAT - 2003-09-16

PARLIAMENT- Members of Parliament have passed a bill exempting Aga Khan Development Agencies from paying Value Added Tax (Vat). Agencies that are exempt are; the Aga Khan University, health projects and the education sector.
Tuesday, 2003, September 16Bild - PRINZESSIN INAARA - INTERVIEW - 2003-09-16
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www.bild.t

Prinzessin Inaara, die Ehefrau des Aga KhanIhr Kampf gegen das Böse
und für die Kinder dieser Welt
Von INGA GRIESE
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Berlin – Sie lebt unser aller Traum von 1001 Nacht. Als die promovierte Juristin, geschiedene Gabriele Prinzessin zu Leinigen, Tochter der Unternehmerin und Wienerwald-Saniererin Renate Thyssen-Henne vor fünf Jahren den Aga Khan heiratete, staunte die Welt und Deutschlands Mütter ärgerten sich.
Saturday, 2000, September 16Ismailis' Leader Aga Khan IV to Visit Tajikistan-1998-09-16
Source: 
Itar-Tass

The Tajik government and the spiritual leader of the world's Ismailis Aga Khan IV will discuss cooperation prospects during the latter's visit to the republic beginning on September 21.

Deputy chairman of the Tajik parliament Kozidavlat Komdodov told Itar-Tass that during the visit which will last until September 28, the Imam of the world's Ismailis will meet President Emomali Rakhmonov, the leadership of the commission for national reconciliation and government ministers.

Aga Khan IV will also meet Ismailis who live on the territory of the Gorno-Badakhshan region of Tajikistan.
Wednesday, 1998, September 16Ismailis' Leader Aga Khan IV to Visit Tajikistan.-1998-09-16
Source: 
Itar-Tass

The Tajik government and the spiritual leader of the world's Ismailis Aga Khan IV will discuss cooperation prospects during the latter's visit to the republic beginning on September 21.

Deputy chairman of the Tajik parliament Kozidavlat Komdodov told Itar-Tass that during the visit which will last until September 28, the Imam of the world's Ismailis will meet President Emomali Rakhmonov, the leadership of the commission for national reconciliation and government ministers.

Aga Khan IV will also meet Ismailis who live on the territory of the Gorno-Badakhshan region of Tajikistan.
Thursday, 1993, September 16Event - 1993-09-16

Oxford and AKU sign Partnership Agreement.
Thursday, 1993, September 16OXFORD AND AGA KHAN UNIVERSITIES SIGN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT - 1993-09-16

A meeting in Oxford on September 16, 1993 launched a new partnership in teacher education between Oxford University's Department of Educational Studies and the Aga Khan University's new Institute for Educational Development in Karachi, Pakistan. Under the terms of an agreement signed by the two universities, Oxford's Department of Educational Studies will contribute to the design and delivery of the Institute for Educational Development's teacher training programs and research during the Institute's first three years of operation.
Sunday, 1962, September 16Foundation Stone Laying ceremony of the new hostel of Kamar Education Trust 1962-09-16
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SPEECHES BOOK II – PG 94 - 95

Your Excellency, members of Kamar Education Trust:

Let me begin by saying how very happy I am to be amongst you today and how honoured I am that you should have invited me to lay the Foundation Stone of this Hostel. The kind words which you have spoken about my late Grandfather have touched me deeply as he was not only a great Muslim but the revered head of my family for over three quarters of a century.
Sunday, 1962, September 16Event - 1962-09-16

Laid foundation stone of Kamar Education Trust hostel at Ahmedabad.
Wednesday, 1959, September 16Event - 1959-09-16

Started one-month tour of East African countries.
Tuesday, 1958, September 16Event - 1958-09-16

Arrived in New York from Geneva to resume studies at Harvard University.


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