IRAN FINDS ISMAILI CELLARDS IN ALAMUT
2007, December 19: Iranian archeologists have discovered two interconnected Ismaili cellars dating back to 5th - 7th centuries in the vicinity of the historical castle of Alamout, 100 km from Tehran during the excavation of the northern gate of the fortress intended to study the Safavid era strata of the castle. The fortress was once the headquarters of the Ismaili sect, led by Hassan Sabbah between the 11th and 13th centuries. TE/HGH
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PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
2007, December : Personality of the Year: H.H. The Aga Khan - Apollo magazine
[Article]
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HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN AND THE ISMAILIS
2007, December 3: Struggling for a common humanity in a divided world. Movie Premiere: 6pm Monday Dec. 3, 2007. JFK JR Forum. Kennedy School of Government - Harvard University.
[The Aga Khan & The ismailis]
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AGA KHAN TRUST FOR CULTURE: HISTORIC CITIES PROGRAM EXHIBITION
2007, December 1:Time: 9:30 a.m., Date: Saturday, December 1st, 2007, Place: Mershon Hall, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 . The Atlanta Botanical Gardens is hosting a panel-discussion on the theme "Restoration and Preservation of Historic Sites – More Than Mere Beautification".We are indeed very privileged to be able to host Mr. Cameron Rashti, Director of the Historic Cities Program at AKTC, who will be flying in from Geneva to chair the discussion. Joining him on the panel will be architectural preservationist Jack H. Pyburn. The following quote by His Highness the Aga Khan best conveys the link between conservation and revitalization of historic sites, and is the underpinning philosophy of the AKTC's Historic Cities Program - "From Afghanistan to Zanzibar, from India to Mali, the [Aga Khan Trust for Culture's] support to historic communities demonstrates how conservation and revitalisation of the cultural heritage – in many cases the only asset at the disposal of the community – can provide a springboard for social development. We have also seen how such projects can have a positive impact well beyond conservation, promoting good governance, the growth of civil society, a rise in incomes and economic opportunities, greater respect for human rights and better stewardship of the environment." We expect a lively and thought-provoking discussion on the merits and relevance of preservation, and look forward to seeing you there. The panel-discussion will be followed by a reception and a guided tour of the exhibition.
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HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN'S VISIT TO MADAGASCAR
2007, November 26:On the occasion of the commemoration of the Golden Jubilee, the spiritual leader of the community Ismaili, His Highness the Aga Khan, had a five day visit to Madagascar. Accompanied by his staff, He arrived on the 26th of November, 2007 at the international airport of Ivato, hosted by the great family of Ismaelis of Madagascar as well as the islands of the Indian Ocean, Canada and Africa.
[Tribune]
[Ismaili Mail]
[Moov]
Exclusive - Received from Heritage Correspondent in Madagascar: [1st Album - Colbert Diner - 53 photos ].
[2nd Album - Statehouse - 28 photos ]
[3rd Album - Arrival Colbert Hotel - 7 photos ]
[4th Album Palais de Rova - 70 photos ]
[5th Album - Carlton Banquet 119 photos ]
[6th Album - Program and News Clippings [French]]
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HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN VISITS MOZAMBIQUE
2007, November 20:His Highness the Aga Khan, spiritual leader (Imam) of the Ismaili Muslims, praised Mozambique as a model of successful post-conflict development and hailed the country’s economic performance and tenacity in overcoming difficulties.
[Press Release]
[Speech]
[Article]
[Article 2]
[ Forum Mozambique]
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HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN VISITS GERMANY
2007, November 13:The Aga Khan today delivered a keynote address at a conference entitled, "Central Asia and Europe: A New Economic Partnership for the 21st Century" hosted by the German Federal Foreign Office and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECA). The conference was the first major international gathering to review prospects for partnership in the region.
[Speech]
[Europe Channel]
[German Text]
[Full Text]
[More Photos]
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HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN VISITS THE MUSEUM SITE IN TORONTO
2007, November 6:His Highness the Aga Khan visited Toronto Museum Site on November 6th at 2:30pm. He waved (a big wave). He rolled down the car window and leaned over with a huge wave and happy smile.
[Exclusive Photos]
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HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN MEETS WITH SECRETARY OF STATE
2007, November 5:The Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), along with the Hon. Josee Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, met with His Higness the Aga Khan to discuss issues relating to pluralism.
[Jason Kenney News & Photos]
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KABUL COMEBACK
2007, November 3:
The Baghe Babur (Babur's Garden) became a symbol of Kabul's devastation. The Aga Khan, spiritual head of the world's Ismaili Muslims and a friend of the government of President Hamid Karzai, led the effort to fix it up. The German government pitched in. The hope was that the garden, restored to its former splendour, would become a symbol of the city's renaissance.
[Globe and Mail]
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AGA KHAN IN ABU DHABI
2007, October 27:His Highness The Aga Khan visited Abu Dhabi and met with General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
[WAM 1]
[WAM 2]
[Photos]
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INAUGURATION OF TWO MAJOR LANDMARKS IN HISTORIC CAIRO
2007, October 26:In a ceremony here today, His Highness the Aga Khan, His Excellency Farouk Hosni, Egypt’s Minister of Culture, Dr. Abdel Azim Wazir, the Governor of Cairo, inaugurated the restoration and revitalisation of two historic complexes in the city’s Darb al-Ahmar district.
[Press Release]
[Speech]
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HH THE AGA KHAN TO INAUGURATE TWO HISTORICAL SITES
2007, October 25:Egypt’s Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni and Prince Karim Aga Khan, the current Shi’a Imam, will inaugurate two Islamic complex of Khayer Bek and Um El-Soltan Shaban at Al-Darbul Ahmar area in Historic Cairo. The two have been restored in collaboration with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. The Minister and his guests will embark on a tour to inspect the restoration work.
[Inauguration]
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AKTC COLLABORE AVEC LE LOUVRE
2007, October 17:Le Trust Aga Khan pour la culture (AKTC) collabore avec le Louvre à deux expositions sur l’art islamique à Paris, ainsi qu’avec le Musée des Arts décoratifs, à Paris également.
[Allocution par Son Altesse L'Aga Khan]
[Closing Address by His Highness the Aga Khan]
[Communiqué de Presse]
[Press Release]
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A MYSTICAL JOURNEY
2007, October 17:Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya Aga Khan attended the “A MYSTICAL JOURNEY” program at the Winspear Centre in Edmonton.
[CNW]
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CELEBRATION AT AIGLEMONT
2007, September 11:In France last week, a birthday party was held in Aiglemont, the home and business center in the Picardie of the Aga Khan, given for his brother Prince Amyn, and his daughter Princess Zahra.
[New York Social Diary]
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IIS GRADUATION CEREMONY
2007, September 10:IIS graduation ceremony took place on Monday Sept. 10 at the Ismaili Centre. The ceremony was officiated by Prince Rahim. Also present were Prince Hussein and Princess Khaliya.
[IIS]
[Photos]
[Speech]
[More]
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THE AGA KHAN AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE
2007, September 4:It was among nine projects that split the $500,000 Aga Khan award, awarded every three years and founded by philanthropist Prince Karim Aga Khan in 1977 to recognize and encourage designs that met "the needs and aspirations of Muslim societies".
[Speech]
[Press Release]
[Reuters]
[AFP]
[Hindu News Service]
[Reuters]
[Bernama]
[Photos]
[Inhabitat]
[Architectural Record]
[More Photos]
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THE AGA KHAN FOUNDATION 'AWARENESS' FUNDRAISER DINNER
2007, September 3:The Aga Khan Foundation 'Awareness' fundraiser dinner was arranged by Aga Khan Foundation USA last week in Skokie, an Illinois suburb. The event was organized to generate funds for the $12 billion Foundation's welfare activities in Indian sub-continent and Africa
[India Post]
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KUALA LUMPUR TO HOST AGA KHAN AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE
2007, August 27:Kuala Lumpur will host the triennial 2007 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, touted as the world's largest and most important architectural award with prizes totalling US$500,000, at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas in the Petronas Twin Towers here on Sept 4.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Imami Ismail Muslims, will announce this year's winners.
[Bernama]
[News]
[Bernama Stamp]
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AGA KHAN SEES A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR EASTERN AFRICA
2007, August 24:A foundation stone that marked the beginnings of the $50 million project was laid yesterday in Munyonyo on the southern outskirts of Kampala by His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan and Vice President Gilbert Bukenya. "As students seek to enter the academies’ programme, they will be judged on merit, not by their financial resources," the Aga Khan said.
[Press Release]
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AGA KHAN ACADEMY TO EDUCATE NEEDY STUDENTS
2007, August 23:A foundation stone that marked the beginnings of the $50 million project was laid yesterday in Munyonyo on the southern outskirts of Kampala by His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan and Vice President Gilbert Bukenya. "As students seek to enter the academies’ programme, they will be judged on merit, not by their financial resources," the Aga Khan said.
[The Monitor]
[The Nation]
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H.H THE AGA KHAN TO BUILD UGANDA'S FIRST AGA KHAN ACADEMY
2007, August 22:The ceremony was attended by His Excellency the Vice President of Uganda, Professor Gilbert Bukenya, as well as other dignitaries, including the Minister of Education and Sports and heads of Uganda’s preeminent universities and secondary schools. The Director General of the International Baccalaureate Organisation, Jeffrey Beard, was also present at the event.
[Press Release]
[Speech]
[New Vision Online]
[Photos]
[More Photos]
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H.H THE AGA KHAN AT THE FOUNDATION STONE CEREMONY OF THE BUJAGALI HYDROPOWER PROJECT
2007, August 21:"The laying of this foundation stone is indeed an historic moment. The project we celebrate today is an unprecedented endeavour...it represents the largest single private sector investment of any sort in East Africa and the largest independent power project in sub-Saharan Africa."
[Speech]
[News & Broadcast - Photos]
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H.H THE AGA KHAN UNVEILS Sh30 BILLION ARSHA CAMPUS
2007, August 21:The Aga Khan - the spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims - has announced plans to build a major university campus in Arusha, Tanzania. He said the Sh30.1 billion ($450 million) complex will be developed over the next 15 years.
[The Nation]
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AGA KHAN ASIFU UVUMILIVU WA KIDINI NCHINI
2007, August 20:KIONGOZI mkuu wa madhehebu ya Shia Ismailia duniani, Karim Aga Khan, amesema serikali na Watanzania wanastahili pongezi kwa kuendeleza na kusimamia uhuru wa watu kuabudu kulingana na imani zao huku wakiishi kwa amani na utulivu.
[Free Media]
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KIKWETE AMPONGEZA AGA KHAN
2007, August 20:RAIS Jakaya Kikwete amesema serikali yake na watanzania wanathamini michango na miradi mbalimbali ya kijamii ambayo Kiongozi Mkuu wa Madhehebu ya Shia Ismailia Duniani, Mtukufu Karim Agha Khan amewekeza katika nchini.
[Mwananchi Communication]
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H.H THE AGA KHAN DESERVES HONOUR
2007, August 20:His Highness the Aga Khan deserves honour for his contributions to the development of East Africa. His organisations have helped reduce global poverty considerably. Yet the Aga Khan is still working round the clock to make our world a better place to live in.
[Daily Nation]
[Daily News]
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H.H THE AGA KHAN ANNOUNCES THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY'S FIRST REGIONAL TO BE BASED IN ARUSHA.
2007, August 19:His Highness the Aga Khan – the spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims has announced plans to build a major new university campus in Arusha, in north-eastern Tanzania. He said the 450-million dollar complex will be developed over
the coming 15 years.
[New Vision]
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H.H THE AGA KHAN AND PRESIDENT MUSEVENI TO FLAG OFF BUJAGALI DAM WORKS TOMORROW
2007, August 19:PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni and His Highness, The Aga Khan, are to flag off the construction works of the long-awaited Bujagali hydro power project in Jinja tomorrow.The duo will officiate at the ground-breaking ceremony of the 250 mega watts project expected to address the current power problems.
[New Vision]
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H.H THE AGA KHAN ANNOUNCES THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY'S FIRST REGIONAL UNIVERSITY TO BE BASED IN ARUSHA
2007, August 19:His Highness the Aga Khan – the spiritual leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims has announced plans to build a major new university campus in Arusha, in north-eastern Tanzania. He said the 450-million dollar complex will be developed over the coming 15 years.
[Press Release]
[Communiqué de Presse]
[Photos]
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H.H THE AGA KHAN GETS RED CARPET WELCOME
2007, August 19:The Aga Khan arrived at 10:25am aboard a private jet. Among the officials who turned up to receive him were Presidential Adviser Martin Aliker, the Aga Khan resident representative, Mahmood Ahmed and Kampala mayor Nasser Sebaggala.
[New Vision]
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H.H THE AGA KHAN TO OFFICIATE AT THE INAUGURATION OF HYDRO PROJECT
2007, August 19:The long-awaited building of the Bujagali hydro-power dam finally becomes a reality on Tuesday when the groundbreaking ceremonies take place.The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, who is on a 12-day Golden Jubilee visit to East Africa, is to officiate at the inauguration ceremony as well as four other projects under the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
[The Nation]
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H.H THE AGA KHAN ARRIVES IN UGANDA TOMORROW
2007, August 18:“His Highness The Aga Khan is due to arrive in Uganda this Sunday, August 19, at 10:30 a.m. till August 23 when he will finish his tour in East Africa,” Mr Mahmood Ahmed, the resident representative of The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), told journalists in Kampala yesterday. The East African tour is the first in a series that will take the Aga Khan to some 35 countries.
[Monitor Online]
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BUJAGALI IS AGA KHAN'S LARGEST SINGLE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT WORLDWIDE
2007, August 17: The laying of foundation stones at the forthcoming Aga Khan Academy and the Bujagali project, both of which will be prominent Ugandan landmarks, will take place this year.
[Daily Monitor]
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NOVEL IDEAS THAT BRING SMILE ON THE FACES OF CHILDREN
2007, August 17: They are the beneficiaries of the Madrasa Pre-School Programme, which has helped to transform education among the Muslim population in East Africa. The programme was initiated by the Aga Khan following a request for help by Muslim leaders in Coast Province after years of poor performance in national examinations.
[Nation]
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ARUSHA TO HOST SECOND AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY
2007, August 17:The spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community, His Highness Karim Aga Khan IV, has said he is planning to build a second university in Tanzania.
[Guardian]
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HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN VISITS AFRICA TO SEE RESULTS OF INITIATIVES
2007, August 16: The works and achievements of the influential spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims have long been baffling to categorize. But as this rather enigmatic figurehead pays an official visit to East Africa the results of his work in rural development, education and healthcare on the continent are sparking interest.
[CNN][Tanzania visit: 82 exclusive photos here][Zanzibar visit - 80 exclusive photos - here!][Uganda - Bujagali Power Plant Foundation Ceremony - 137 exclusive photos - here!]
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SHEIN AKUTANA NA IMAM AGA KHAN
2007, August 16: Akizungumza na Makamu wa Rais Dk. Ali Mohamed Shein leo Ikulu Jijini Dar es salaam Imam Aga Khan amesema chuo hicho kitajengwa mkoani Arusha na kwamba kitakuwa cha aina yake katika Afrika kutokana na kuhusisha masomo ya taaluma muhimu pekee.
[Kikwete Shein]
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AGA KHAN LAUNCHES CAMPUS FOR MODEL SCHOOL AT COAST
2007, August 15: A multi-million shilling residential campus was inaugurated at the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa yesterday.
[The Nation]
[Photos]
[Press Release]
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KENYA HONOURS AGA KHAN
2007, August 15: President Mwai Kibaki awarded him “The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya” during a ceremony at a State banquet in the Aga Khan’s honour, according to a statement.
[New Vision]
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AGA KHAN FOUNDATION CELEBRATES TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF THE MADRASA PROGRAMME
2007, August 14: The Aga Khan Foundation today marked the 25th anniversary of the Madrasa Early Childhood Development Programme in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan, founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Chief Guest Kenya’s Minister for Science and Technology, Hon. Dr. Noah Wekesa.
[Photos]
[Press Release]
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AGA KHAN VARSITY LAUNCHES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
2007, August 14: THE Aga Khan has inaugurated the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Aga Khan University, East Africa's first premier private medical school.
[The Nation]
[The Monitor]
[Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan]
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HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN MEETS WITH HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT MWAI KIBAKI
2007, August 13: His Highness The Aga Khan Meets with His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki at State House in Nairobi, Kenya and attends Banquet.
[Photos]
[His Highness the Aga Khan's Speech]
[President Kibaki's Speech]
[Golden Heart Honor]
[East African Standard]
[Kenya Broadcasting Corporation]
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THE AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES IN EAST AFRICA
2007, August 13: His Highness the Aga Khan, Chancellor of the Aga Khan University, accompanied by Professor George Saitoti, Kenyan Minister for Education, today inaugurated the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Aga Khan University (AKU-FHS) – East Africa’s first premier private medical school.
[Photos]
[Press Release]
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THE AGA KHAN ARRIVES FOR A 12-DAY TOUR IN AFRICA
2007, August 12: His Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, arrives in the country today to begin a 12-day official visit of the East African region.
[The Nation]
[More]
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THE AGA KHAN TO LAUNCH BUGALI PROJECT
2007, August 12: His Highness the Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, will launch the Bujagali hydropower project. This will be part of the celebrations to mark his 50 years of leadership this month.
[New Vision Online]
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PROCLAMATION
2007, July: The Province of British Columbia Proclaims Year of Celebration of the Golden Jubilee.
[Proclamation]
[Announcement]
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PRINCE KARIM AGA KHAN ATTENDS KING ZAHIR SHAH'S FUNERAL
2007, July 24: Delegations from 20 countries arrived here to pay homage to the late king, including Prince Karim Aga Khan, British Foreign Secretary and Indian Minister for Water Resources Saifuddin Soz.
[APP]
[AFP WirePhoto]
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ISMAILIS IN MOMBASA MARKING 'GOLDEN JUBILEE' CELEBRATIONS
2007, July 20: The ismailis in Mombasa celebrate with speeches, parades and music.
[Coast Week]
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ISMAILI COMMUNITY CELEBRATES AGA KHAN'S ACCESSION
2007, July 20: The 20,000-strong community in Dubai will celebrate the anniversary in a series of events and the inauguration of several cultural and educational centres, a representative of the Ismaili community in Dubai told Gulf News.
[Gulf News]
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ISMAILI ANTHEM
2007, July 20: The brief history on the original composition of Noor e Rasulillah, now rearranged as the Nashid Al Imama.
[The Ismaili Mail]
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AKDN PROVIDED FREE MALARIA TREATMENT
2007, July 20: “His Highness the Aga Khan is celebrating 50 years on the throne. As part of the celebrations, we have decided to carry out several free malaria treatment clinics to benefit people who can't access medication,” Nazeem explained.
[New Vision]
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PRINCESS ZAHRA IN NAIROBI
2007, July 17: Princess Zahra Aga Khan at The Aga Khan University Hospital , Nairobi.
[Photo]
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PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR HISTORIC CAIRO REVITALISATION PROJECTS
2007, July 17: Cairo’s Governor, H.E. Dr. Abdel Azim Wazir, and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture’s General Manager, Mr. Luis Monreal, today signed an historic Public-Private Partnership (PPP) linking Al-Azhar Park, a future “Urban Plaza” project at the northern end of the Park, and ongoing work by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in Darb al-Ahmar.
[AKDN]
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THE BEAUTY OF ISLAM
2007, July 17: Designed to illustrate the richness of Muslim culture and highlight its strong humanist traditions, Spirit and Life brings together highlights of Islamic art from the collection of the Aga Khan, leader of the Shi’a Ismaili Muslims, who celebrated 50 years of his reign this month.
[Evening Standard]
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AGA KHAN A MAN OF VISION, INSPIRATION
2007, July 17: There is a guiding philosophy, an animating ethos, behind the AKDN – Islam. Over and over again, the Aga Khan has emphasized that his work for mercy, compassion and dignity emerge directly from his commitment to Islam.
[Washington Post]
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AGA KHAN TO VISIT KENYA FOR GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS
2007, July 17: The Aga Khan will visit Kenya next month as part of his worldwide Golden Jubilee celebrations. The spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims will be a guest of President Kibaki, at the start of the celebrations which will last for one year; from July 11 2007 to July 11, 2008.
[The Nation]
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AN AGA KHAN SAGA
2007, July 14: "Political situations with a theological overlay are causing disaffection or antagonism between communities of the same faith, and even more so amongst different faiths," he said, as the final touches were being put to the exhibition in the Ismaili Centre in London this week. "At the centre of this turbulence is Islam. We cannot let this continue." His exhibition, he hopes, will provide the opportunity for a more enlightened encounter and go some way to dispelling the "countless misconceptions and misunderstandings" between Islam and the West.
[The Independent]
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SECRETS OF ASSASSINS' FORT UNEARTHED IN SYRIA
2007, July 13: The restoration project, completed during the last year, has revealed much about the history of Ismailis in Syria while also saving parts of the castle from collapse.
[Science American]
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HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN AT THE "SPIRIT AND LIFE" EXHIBITION
2007, July 12: "...This exhibition is designed to give us a glimpse into the future...We hope and trust it will contribute to a deeper understanding among cultures - to the strengthening of true cultural pluralism - which is increasingly essential to peace, and to progress, in our world..."
[Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan]
[Photos]
[The Globe and Mail]
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HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN ENVISAGES MAJOR OPPORTUNITY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CIVIL SOCIETY
2007, July 12: His Highness the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims yesterday committed himself to support democratic processes, to find means to help the ultra-poor, and to address political and theological tensions through consensus amongst all Muslims.
[Newswire]
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ISMAILIS MARK AGA KHAN'S GOLDEN JUBILEE
2007, July 12: Khushiali, the anniversary of his coronation as Aga Khan, is celebrated every year on July 11. Because this year marks the 50th, a large-scale party was in order.
[Edmonton Journal]
[Dallas Morning News]
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PROFIT NOT THE BOTTOM LINE FOR THE AGA KHAN
2007, July 11: The Aga Khan, has gained notoriety in the United States and abroad for focusing his international business acumen on development rather than profit.
[Earth Times]
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AGA KHAN SCHOOLS
2007, July 11: "We live in a time of rapid change - change that is often unpredictable and not always positive. My experience with development, as an observer and a practitioner, has led me to the conclusion that the best way to manage change, whether positive or negative, is to prepare for it and that there is no greater form of preparation for change than investments in education.
[Aga Khan Schools]
[H.H the Aga Khan's Vision]
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AGA KHAN MILESTONE JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS BEGINS
2007, July 11: Golden Jubilee celebrations are to be held in different parts of the world. As the Aga Khan himself, close family members and aides will be marking the day privately; elsewhere but from Afghanistan to Canada, Tanzania to the United Kingdom, members of the Ismaili community will seize the opportunity, not only to congratulate and wish the Aga Khan well but to reflect on his spiritual and worldly leadership.
[Daily News - Tanzania]
[Daily Star - Bangladesh]
[Bhatia Music]
[American Muslim]
[Cybernoon]
[La Presse]
[Maputo Mozambique]
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SPIRITUAL LEADER AGA KHAN MARKS GOLDEN JUBILEE
2007, July 10: The Aga Khan is well known beyond his religious community for his wealth and for his good works - the Aga Khan Development Network, or AKDN, a group of private, international and non-denominational agencies, spends more than US$320 million a year on social and cultural development activities, mostly in the poorest regions of Africa and Asia.
[CNews]
[The News]
[All Africa]
[The Daily Nation]
[AKDN]
[Chitral News]
[CanWest News]
[570 News]
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ISMAILIS CELEBRATE AGA KHAN'S GOLDEN JUBILEE
2007, July 10: The Ismaili community around the world is celebrating the golden jubilee of Prince Karim Aga Khan’s ascension to the throne of the Imamat on July 11, 1957. “Being the leader of the Ismaili community is not only a spiritual role, but it is also a material role,” said Iqbal Ahmed, a spokesman for Vancouver’s Ismaili Muslim community. “His responsibility is to not only interpret the faith for the Ismailis but also to look after the material aspects of life for the community, improving the quality of life - not only for the Ismailis but also for the societies in which the Ismaili community lives.”
[Vancouver Sun]
[The Daily Times]
[The Monitor]
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50 YEARS OF POSITIVE RELIGIOUS INFLUENCE
2007, July 10: Following the Aga Khan’s leadership, each community of Ismailis contributes locally and internationally to making the world a better place. Focusing particularly on developing nations in Asia and Africa, the Aga Khan through the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network has built over 300 educational institutions, including two universities, 200 clinics and health centers, five hospitals and other institutions dedicated to improving living conditions for the poor of the world, without regard to their faith, origin or gender.
[Atlanta Journal]
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ISLAMIC ART FROM THE AGA KHAN COLLECTION
2007, July 9: A new exhibition at The Ismaili Centre showcases masterpieces of Islamic Art for the first time in London.
[Channel4 News]
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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS
2007, July 8: Ismaili Muslim community is ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ascension to the Imamat of their spiritual leader, the Aga Khan. While the actual anniversary will be marked all over the world on July 11th, events are planned throughout the year. "As our spiritual leader, his role is to interpret the faith and to advance the well-being of the Ismaili community from both a spiritual and a worldly aspect and improve the quality of life of the societies in which Ismailis live."
[Calgary Herald]
[Star Telegram]
[The Province]
[The Province]
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TRIBUTE TO THE AGA KHAN
2007, July 8: He presents a less threatening face of Islam on the global business stage during a time of war, the Aga Khan — one of the world’s wealthiest Muslim investors — preaches the ethical acquisition and use of wealth and financial aid that promotes economic self-reliance among developing countries and their poorest people.
[New York Times]
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UNSEEN MASTERPIECES OF ISLAMIC ART REVEALED
2007, July 7: Spirit & Life, an exhibition of rare Islamic art and manuscripts never before displayed in the UK, will run this summer at The Ismaili Centre, South Kensington, London. Highlights will include miniatures from one of the finest illustrated manuscripts ever produced, the Persian epic Shahnama (The Book of Kings) and an extremely rare copy of the Canon of Medicine of Ibn Sina, used in Europe and the Middle East as the standard medical textbook for over 500 years.
[Art Daily]
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STATEMENT BY HONORARY SECRETARY OF STATE
2007, July 6: Statement by the Hon. Jason Kenney, PC, MP Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity)
on the Golden Jubilee Year of Imamat Day.
[Government of Canada]
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ISLAMIC TREASURES
2007, July 4: On July 11, 2007, Karim Aga Khan IV will celebrate his golden jubilee: fifty years with the head of an empire which is also one of the most effective networks of development of planet. [L'Express]
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IIS PARTICIPATES IN MIDDLE EAST LIBRARIES CONFERENCE
2007, July: The talk introduced the IIS and Encyclopaedia Islamica, an abridged translation of the Persian Encyclopaedia Da’irat al-Ma‘arif-i Buzurg-i Islami. The first volume of the translation will be published in 2008 under the chief-editorship of Professor Wilferd Madelung and will encompass approximately 16 volumes.
[IIS]
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GRADUATION CEREMONY OF THE MASTERS OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
2007, June 15: Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at Graduation Ceremony of the Masters of Public Affairs (MPA) Programme at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po)
[Speech - English]
[Speech - French]
[Photos]
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THE AGA KHAN CALLS FOR A MORE COORDINATED EFFORT TO HELP AFGHANISTAN'S PRIVATE SECTOR
2007, June 4: President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi of Malaysia and His Highness the Aga Khan, speaking on the “Enabling Environment Conference, called today (Monday) for the private sector to play a greater role in Afghanistan’s development.
[Xinhua]
[Press Release]
[Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan]
[Speech by Prince Amyn Aga Khan]
[Speech by President Karzai]
[Monitor]
[Photos]
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PARTNERSHIPWALK
2007, May 27:
Participants of the 23rd Partnership Walk gather to raise funds to fight global poverty.Organized by the Aga Khan Foundation Canada, the walk was held in eight cities across Canada.
[Vancouver Sun]
[The Star]
[680 News]
[City News]
[NewsWire]
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AGA KHAN LEADERS DISCUSS INVESTMENT
2007, May 26: Kigali, Rwanda - President Paul Kagame met the Aga Khan Network Investment leaders and discussed, among other things, the expansion of business investments in the country.
[more]
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ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW FATIMID STATE
2007, March 31: Libyan leader Mu'ammar Qaddafi called, in a speech in Niger to Tuareg tribal leaders, for the establishment of a second Shi'ite Fatimid state in North Africa, after the model of the 10th-13th century empire that ruled North Africa, Egypt, and parts of the Fertile Crescent. [More]
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560 MILLION SHILLINGS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN NORTH EASTERN PROVINCE
2007, March 30: The United States government and the Ministry of Education have launched a 560 million shilling education programme for marginalized children in North Eastern and Coast provinces. The project is set to run until 2011 with support coming from generous donations of the people of America through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) that will also be partnered with the Aga Khan Foundation.
[Kenya Broadcasting Corporation]
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ISLAMIC TREASURES
2007, March 24: Islamic treasures go on show in Italy. Palazzo della Pilotta displays 170 works from collection of Prince Aga Khan as part of cultural programme.
[Middle East Online] [Splendori A Corte - Italian] [AKDN][Photos]
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PRINCE HUSSEIN AND PRINCESS KHALIYA IN NAIROBI
2007, March 18-20: Nairobi, Kenya: Prince Hussein and Princess Khaliya toured the Aga Khan Hospital for several hours at the end of their 3-day visit to Nairobi. The Hospital, which is now part of the Aga Khan University, will be undergoing an important expansion in the coming years.
[Nation]
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AFGHAN AND PAKISTAN MICROFINANCE BANKS WIN TOP FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AWARDS
2007, March 15: The First MicroFinanceBank of Pakistan and the First Micro Finance Bank of Afghanistan, both AKAM institutions, have received the top award for achieving the highest standards of financial disclosure. The Award criteria draw from the disclosure requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards as well as industry-specific CGAP disclosure guidelines.
[AKDN]
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HH AGA KHAN VISITS OFFICIALS IN TANZANIA
2007, March 12: Arusha, Tanzania: Coming from Malaysia, Prince Karim Aga Khan attended the Investors Conference in Arusha as part of his semi-private visit in East Africa. The week-long visit will bring him to Dar es Salaam, Nairobi and Kampala . More to come.
[Nation][Photo1] [Photo2] [Photo3] [AKDN]
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HH AGA KHAN VISITS OFFICIALS IN MALAYSIA
2007, March 09: H.H. The Aga Khan met with Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the Prime Minister of Malaysia and current Chairman of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, in Kuala Lumpur and in Putrajaya.
[PHOTOS]
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HH AGA KHAN VISITS OFFICIALS IN PAKISTAN
2007, March 07-08: Prince Karim Aga Khan had a one-on-one meeting with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz who later hosted a dinner for Him. The Prime Minister said that Prince Karim Aga Khan in keeping with the traditions of his forefathers is making invaluable contributions in establishing centers of excellence in the field of education, health, tourism and architecture which are reflective of his abiding commitment and faith in Pakistan.
[Press Release English][APP Photos]
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HISTORIC DAY IN CHITRAL
2007, March 06: Sixth March is truly a day of immense significance in the history of Chitral and must be celebrated with reflection and gratitude.
[more]
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SPIRITUALITY DISCUSSION AT AKU
2007, February 14: Karachi, Pakistan: Long-known as the heir to the throne of the late Qawwali legend, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Pakistani singer Abida Parveen will spoke on Spiritualism at 4:00 p.m. at the Aga Khan University (AKU) Auditorium.
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GLOBAL ECOLOGICAL GOVERNANCE CONFERENCE
2007, February 2: Paris, France: H.H. Aga Khan attends the opening ceremony of the conference on global ecological governance at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Quebec Premier Jean Charest is seated next to Him. Four seats to the left of the Aga Khan is Prince Albert of Monaco. Credit: PATRICK KOVARIK/REUTERS
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EUROPEAN COMMISSION AND AKDN SIGN JOINT DECLARATION
2007, January 23: President José Manuel Barroso of the European Commission and His Highness the Aga Khan, Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), today signed a Joint Declaration.
[Press Release English] [PHOTOS] [Press Release German] [Press Release French] [Message From The President of the European Union] [Herald Article]
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H.H. AGA KHAN VISITS NATO HEADQUARTERS
2007, January 22: H.H. The Aga Khan visited the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Headquarters on Monday and met with the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Jaap de Hoop Scheffer.
[PHOTOS]
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