News story -- The new arrival consists of 39 students from five countries - Canada, India, Pakistan, USA and Tajikistan. Selected from a pool of 260 applicants, the group spans a diverse range of academic and professional backgrounds. During their two year programme, the students will be undertaking courses at the Institute of Education, University of London, and the IIS. The successful ...
Lisbon, Portugal, 11 July 2008 - On the second day of his visit to Portugal, His Highness the Aga Khan held meetings with various government officials, including the Minister of Justice, Alberto Costa, as well as the President of the Assembly of the Republic Jaime Gama. Later that day, the Aga Khan held a meeting with Foreign Minister, Luis Amado and ...
Portugal, 10 July 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan arrives in Portugal on a 4 day visit to the country on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee. During his visit he will meet with the President of the Portuguese Republic, Professor Cavaco Silva, who will host a lunch in his honour. The Aga Khan will also meet with the President ...
NOTE: No speeches from the Golden Jubilee visit to Portgual are available in the archive.10 July 2008 (Lisbon): Luncheon hosted by the President and First Lady of Portugal.11 July 2008 (Lisbon): Ismaili Imamat and Ministry of Foreign Affairs 'Agreement of International Co-operation' Signing Ceremony.11 July 2008 (Lisbon): President of the Assembly of the Republic at the Assembly building.11 July 2008 (Lisbon): ...
Lisbon, Portugal, 9 July 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan arrives in Lisbon tomorrow at the invitation of the Government. The Aga Khan is visiting the country as part of a series of visits around the world to mark his Golden Jubilee year - the 50th anniversary of his becoming the Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims - ...
London, United Kingdom, 2-8 July 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan, is on an official seven-day visit to the United Kingdom from 2 - 8 July 2008, on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee. During this visit, the Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims will attend a dinner hosted by Her Majesty the Queen to mark his Golden ...
HH The Aga Khan's Studs and Arrowfield Stud today announced the commencement of a breeding venture whereby a number of young mares owned by HH the Aga Khan will be sent to Arrowfield Stud to be bred to Arrowfield Stud stallions. The produce from these matings will be offered for sale at Australian select yearling sales. Six mares have been selected ...
It has been an enormously happy visit to the United Kingdom and I appreciate all the kindness, generosity and particularly the hard work that has gone into transforming the Jamat of 1957 -- less than a hundred people in the UK -- to a successful Jamat of significant global importance that you are today. Congratulations and on behalf of the Jamat ...
He is interested in the current debate on whether the hijab, the Muslim headscarf, should be worn in Irish schools and cautions against the issue being used to create division. "My own sense is that if an individual wishes to associate publicly with a faith, that's the right of that individual to do that, whether he's a Christian or a Jew ...
We have also, in these recent decades, established two new institutions of higher learning here, The Institute of Ismaili Studies and The Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations, which is part of the Aga Khan University. They both offer Masters level teaching programmes, they engage in research and publication, and they also develop curriculum materials for children in primary and ...
Global -- The inaugural Golden Jubilee Games came to a close on 29 June 2008, following seven days of international brotherhood, intense athleticism, and a celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Jubilee through sport. The Closing Ceremony was attended by Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya. ...
London, United Kingdom, 2 July 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan, arrives later today on an official seven-day visit to the United Kingdom on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee. During this visit, the Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims will attend a dinner hosted by Her Majesty the Queen to mark his Golden Jubilee and to acknowledge ...
3 July 2008 (London): Luncheon hosted by Secretary of State for Justice and the Lord Chancellor.7 July 2008 (London): Dinner hosted by Her Majesty the Queen. SOURCES POSSIBLY RELATED READINGS (GENERATED AUTOMATICALLY) ...
Global -- A video montage documenting the struggles that athletes faced during the Games, and their valiance in overcoming them. ...
Global -- The inaugural Golden Jubilee Games came to a close on 29 June 2008, following seven days of international brotherhood, intense athleticism, and a celebration of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Jubilee through sport. The Closing Ceremony was attended by Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya. ...
Global -- A compilation of clips taken from various sports played at the Golden Jubilee Games. ...
Youmzain adds Grand Prix de Saint Cloud to an already rich roll of honour. YOUMZAIN won the Gr 1 Preis von Europa in September 2006 and since then has come agonizingly close in Europe's highest quality contests, finishing 2nd behind Dylan Thomas in the King George Stakes and Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe last season. The ultra-consistent five-year-old finished fastest of ...
Maynooth, Ireland, 30 June 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan today received an honorary law doctorate from National University of Ireland, Maynooth. He was cited for "outstanding contributions to the elimination of global poverty, the advancement of women, the promotion of Islamic culture and the furthering of pluralistic values in society". The Aga Khan received his honorary doctorate from the ...
Maynooth, Ireland, 30 June 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan today received an honorary law doctorate from National University of Ireland, Maynooth. He was cited for "outstanding contributions to the elimination of global poverty, the advancement of women, the promotion of Islamic culture and the furthering of pluralistic values in society". ...
Global -- A special moment of realisation took place at the athletes' parade on Tuesday morning. It gained poignancy during the Opening Ceremony that followed. A united Jamat from over twenty-five countries took a collective breath as they witnessed the ascent of the Ismaili Flag, and were struck by the notes of the Nashid al-Imamah. It is this collective spirit that ...
Global -- Ismaili teams from countries around the world join together in celebrating the Games through the Swahili song Jambo! ...
Global -- The International Bazaar and Carnivale Ya Kenya took place at Stone City earlier in the week and is set to repeat on Saturday evening. The event showcases the history and cultural traditions of Jamats and the countries in which they live. ...
Global -- On the eve of the Opening Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Games, an International Bazaar and Carnivale Ya Kenya was held, showcasing the history and cultural traditions of Jamats and the countries in which they live. ...
The Aga Khan entry for ARQANA's forthcoming mixed sale, due to be held on Thursday 3rd July, is composed of 12 horses in training including 10 three-year olds and a pair of unraced juveniles. The Alain de Royer Dupré trained yard, Aiglemont, is responsible for six three-year-old colts. They are once-raced Sendaiwan (Lot 205), a Kalanisi half-brother to top-class miler and ...
Global -- Twelve hundred energised athletes paraded onto the grounds of the Aga Khan Sports Centre as 4000 spectators watched in eager anticipation. A new moment in Ismaili history was created - Jamat from around the world witnessed the Opening Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Games. ...
Global -- Ismailis from all over the world arrive in Kenya for the Golden Jubilee Games. ...
Alain de Royer Dupré's charge opens his Group account in style with victory in the Gr 3 Prix du Lys. A much calmer MONTMARTRE than was seen in the Prix du Jockey-Club at Chantilly showed his true colours at Longchamp when cantering home clear of his rivals in the Prix du Lys. The son of Montjeu lost all chance in the ...
Publication: 'Muslim Ethics: Emerging Vistas' Author: Dr Amyn B. Sajoo Questions addressed:The cover of the book features an image depicting Noah's Ark - and it is remarkably evocative. Could you share your perspective on the choice and how it relates to the text? Why have you chosen 'Muslim ethics' as the subject of this book? What makes 'Muslim' ethics unique and different ...
Paris, France, 18 June 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan was today officially installed as an Associate Foreign Member of France's Académie des Beaux Arts. The Aga Khan replaces the renowned Japanese architect, Kenzo Tange who passed away in 2005. The official ceremony, held under the dome of the Institut de France in Paris, was attended by the Académie's President, ...
[Google translation]: [Kenzo Tange] founded the "Tange Laboratory", in which he will advise young architects whose Sachio Otani, Takashi Asada, Taneo Oki, Kisho Kurokawa, Arata Isozaki and Fumihiko Maki. The last two are well known to me. Arata Isozaki was the architect chosen by the University of Central Asia, which I am the chancellor, to build the three campuses of Tajikistan, ...
The top class dual purpose sire and broodmare sire euthanized aged 23. KAHYASI had been suffering from a tumour in his off hind pastern and had been unable to stand for a week before connections were forced to take the decision to put him out of his misery last Thursday. KAHYASI retained his characteristic courage and good temperament until the end, ...
Paris, France, 12 June 2008 - During an international conference in support of Afghanistan, held in Paris on June 12, the French government and His Highness the Aga Khan reiterated their support for the health policy pursued by the Afghan government. The French Development Agency (AFD), an institution under the patronage of the French government ministries, the Aga Khan Development Network ...
Paris, France, 12 June 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan today joined over 65 countries and more than a dozen international organizations at a conference in support of Afghanistan. President Sarkozy of France, President Karzai of Afghanistan and the Secretary General of the United Nations Mr Ban Ki-Moon opened the conference. In his speech to the delegation, the Aga Khan ...
In Afghanistan, we have brought together the multiple capacities of the AKDN, through which we combine activities in micro-finance, health, education, culture and rural development. Our multi-faceted approach has contributed to a 74% decline in poppy cultivation in the north-east of the country, improving the quality of life of over one million people. I quote this figure not to be self-congratulatory ...
Youmzain (Sinndar) and Moonstone (Dalakhani) both second in Gr 1 Derby meeting contests. Youmzain took a gallant second place in Friday's Coronation Cup and it looks just a matter of time before the son of SINNDAR reaps another Gr 1 reward to add to his Preis von Europa success in 2006. Over the past eleven months the five-year-old entire has now ...
The Aga Khan's jewel of a filly was a class above her rivals in the Prix de Diane. ZARKAVA's victory in the Chantilly Classic enabled her to join an elite selection of only three fillies to have completed the Prix Marcel Boussac, Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Prix de Diane Group 1 treble. The daughter of Zamindar follows in the footsteps of ...
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 5 June 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan receives Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Harvard University. ...
Global -- As part of Mawlana Hazar Imam's Golden Jubilee celebrations, the Ismaili community in the Democratic Republic of Congo hosted a commemorative dinner in Kinshasa. The dinner was attended by Jamati leaders, key policy makers and government officials, and provided a forum to exhibit the work of the Ismaili Imamat in the country. The event was held on 15 May ...
