GALLERY: His Highness the Aga Khan visits Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 9 March 2007 - His Highness the Aga Khan visits Malaysia. ...
IIS Contributes to Workshop on The Esoteric Interpretation of the Qur'an
News story -- The main objective of this workshop was to bring together the results of recent scholarship in the field of the esoteric interpretation of the Qur'an. From North America, Europe, the Middle East, specially Iran and Turkey, scholars at the workshop were able to compare and contrast the methods employed in various texts belonging to the esoteric tradition of Qur'anic ...
Speech: Dinner hosted by the Prime Minister of Paksitan (Islamabad, Parkistan) ·· maybe missing
The Prime Minister hosted a dinner in honour of Prince Karim Aga Khan. SOURCESGovernment of Pakistan Press Release (Source: ismaili.net) POSSIBLY RELATED READINGS (GENERATED AUTOMATICALLY) ...
Interview: Philip Jodidio Interview (2nd) published in 'Under the Eaves of Architecture', 'The Processes of Change' (London, United Kingdom)
The vast majority of buildings in the developing world are not "architectured" buildings in the sense of the Western profession. That does not mean that quality buildings do not happen. They happen through a whole series of different processes, and not just the architectural process. The inherited knowledge of builders is remarkable. There is a whole body of inherited knowledge in ...
IIS Collaborates in Conference on Music of the Abrahamic Faiths
News story -- In his opening remarks, the Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies, Professor Azim Nanji, who chaired the conference, stressed that the purpose of the conference was to explore how music enables a deeper understanding and appreciation of the parallels and exchanges among the three Abrahamic traditions. Among the aims of the conference was to bring together scholars studying ...
Aga Khan stock sales entries on line
We have updated the website with the AK owned horses due to be presented at the forthcoming Goffs and Arqana Deauville February mixed sales. Goffs February mixed draft of 2 geldings, 4 colts and a filly includes Kalamkar, a Stakes performer and a half brother to Kalanisi and Takestan, a winner and placed from only 2 starts in 2006. Arqana's interesting ...
IIS Scholars and Students Present Papers at WOCMES-2
News story -- WOCMES-2 is unique in being the first major academic event on Middle Eastern Studies that took place in the Middle East, providing a greater opportunity for scholars from North Africa and Asia, including the Middle East, to participate along with specialists from North America and Europe. Featuring numerous academic panels and roundtable discussions by an international committee, WOCMES-2 hosted ...
IIS Graduate facilitates National Strategic Plan for Education in Afghanistan
News story -- Yahia is originally from Afghanistan and began his research on education in Afghanistan in 2000 by visiting three cities which had the largest concentration of Afghan refugees in Pakistan: Karachi, Rawalpindi and Peshawar. During this trip to Pakistan, Yahia observed the lives of Afghan refugees, studying their challenges and issues as well as their achievements with regard to the ...
New IIS Publication on Farid al-Din 'Attar
News story -- Farid al-Din 'Attar (d. 1221 CE) is regarded as the principal Muslim mystic poet of the second half of the 12th century. He is best known for his often-translated masterpiece Mantiq al-tayr or The Conference of the Birds, a tale of the spiritual quest of thirty birds to find their supreme sovereign, the Simurgh. This new publication brings together ...
First foal for Azamour
The first foal by multiple Group 1 winner and champion AZAMOUR arrived on 13th January at Yeomanstown Stud in Ireland. The new born is a bay colt bred by Yeomanstown Stud and is out of the Stakes winner Bakewell Tart (Tagula ex Almond Flower by Alzao). The 7 year old mare is also an own sister to Stakes winner Macaroon. David ...
European Commission and AKDN sign joint declaration, Aga Khan discusses EU challenges regarding pluralism, civil society and development
Brussels, Belgium, 23 January 2007 - 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 that aims to broaden the scope of their collaboration on development endeavours, strengthening civil society institutions, promoting governance and social inclusion, in countries of Central, South ...
GALLERY: European Commission and AKDN sign joint declaration
Brussels, Belgium, 23 January 2007 - 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 that aims to broaden the scope of their collaboration on development endeavours, strengthening civil society institutions, promoting governance and social inclusion, in countries of Central, South ...
Aga Khan Development Network and European Commission (EU) 'Joint Declaration' Signing Ceremony (Brussels, Belgium)
Our Joint Declaration represents a commitment to go beyond our common concerns about poverty and the need to improve living conditions in the developing world. We now look to enhancing our two-decade long partnership to contribute towards creating stability, mitigating conflict, fostering greater social inclusion and enabling equitable and sustainable human development. President José Manuel Barroso of the European Commission and ...
IIS-Sponsored Students Complete their Studies from Saint Petersburg University
News story -- The students' research contributes to scholarship on Tajik Ismailis and a better understanding of the ethno-linguistic features of the inhabitants of the Pamirs. Umed Bulbulshoev explored the Anthropo-toponymy (names of geographic locations) of the western Pamir region, focusing on the Shohdara valley in Badakhshan. Through examining the names of places, such as shrines, settlements, and springs, he was able ...
New Publication by IIS Scholar: A Prayer for Spiritual Elevation and Protection
News story -- Dr. Taji-Farouki's research focuses on aspects of Ibn 'Arabi's legacy in the modern world. A second title, Beshara and Ibn 'Arabi: A Movement of Sufi Spirituality in the Modern World (Oxford, 2007), explores the application of Ibn 'Arabi's teaching in the context of contemporary western spirituality. A third, still in progress, examines ongoing intra-Muslim debates concerning aspects of Islamic ...
IIS Library Inaugurates Annemarie Schimmel Reference Collection
News story -- Throughout her career as one of the foremost scholars of Persian poetry and Sufism, Professor Schimmel, who passed away in January 2003, had published numerous articles and books on Islamic art, theology, poetry, calligraphy and mysticism, as well as translations of Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Urdu and Sindhi poetry into German and English. In accordance with her wishes, Annemarie Schimmel's ...
IIS launches new website dedicated to its Alumni
News story -- In late 2005, the IIS established an Alumni Association with Chapter Groups for its North American, European and Asian Alumni. This and other initiatives by the Institute strive to build a closer working relationship with its alumni and to continue to contribute to their intellectual development. Where possible, the Institute also seeks to facilitate the graduating students' transition into ...
Writing: 'On the Role of Culture in Development', Aga Khan Trust for Culture Brochure (Aiglemont)
Twenty years later, the [Aga Khan Trust for Culture] has shown how culture can be a catalyst for development even in the poorest and most remote areas of the globe. From Afghanistan to Zanzibar, from India to Mali, the Trust's support to historic communities demonstrates how conservation and revitalisation of the cultural heritage -- in many cases the only asset at ...
Interview: Interview with an unidentified media outlet, #1 (Cairo, Egypt) ·· incomplete
And you're asking can this concentration of assets become a trampoline for economic and social development. And the answer is very clearly, yes. Interviewer: Unknown in al-Azhar Park, Cairo Let the Beauty We Love Be What We Do, AKDN The Islamic world probably has the highest concentration of historic cities of any world culture.... And you're asking can this concentration of ...
Video: Interview: Interview (with an unidentified media outlet) featured in AKDN's 'Let the Beauty We Love Be What We Do: A Profile of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture' (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) ·· incomplete
What I'm hoping to achieve [with restoration of historic sites] is the notion that these historic sites are potential economic and social dynamos. They are not frozen, paralysed, historic assets. They are assets that can actually contribute to the quality of life of the people who live in those contexts. Interviewer: Unknown in Kuala Lumpur The Islamic world probably has the ...
Speech: 2006 Aga Khan University Convocation Ceremony (Karachi, Pakistan)
If we judge from Islamic history, there is much to encourage us. For century after century, the Arabs, the Persians, the Turks and many other Islamic societies achieved powerful leadership roles in the world -- not only politically and economically but also intellectually. Some ill-informed historians and biased commentators have tried to argue that these successes were essentially produced by military ...
International Charity Law Comparative Seminar, Beijing
News story -- Mr. Vellani's speech at the inaugural session Mr. Vellani's speech: Philanthropy in Islam The three-day seminar, from 12th to 14th October, 2004, was an opportunity for officials and experts in China to exchange experience and views with their international counterparts on the challenge of determining how to reform and develop the country's philanthropic sector. Referring to the ongoing reforming ...
Speech: Various events during the November and December 2006 visits to the Pakistan (Pakistan) ·· missing
2 November 2006 (Islamabad): Luncheon hosted by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.2 November 2006 (Islamabad): Banquet hosted by the President of Pakistan.1 December 2006 (Karachi): Reception hosted by Dr. Ishratul Ibad at Governor House.3 December 2006 (Karachi): Luncheon hosted by Dr. Arbab Ghulam Rahim at Chief Minister House. SOURCESThe News, International, 22 October 2006, Editor-in-Chief: Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman (Text (secondary source): ismaili.net)Daily ...
Dalakhani filly breaks record price at Tattersalls
A Dalakhani filly fetched a record breaking 700,000gns on the opening day of the Tattersalls December sale. On the opening day of the Tattersalls December sale, a beautiful bred filly by DALAKHANI out of a three-parts sister to Group 1 Prix Saint Alary winner Cerulean Sky (by Darshaan) and Grade 1 Breeder's Cup Filly and Mare Turf runner-up L'Ancresse (by Darshaan) ...
2007 AK stallion fees announcement
The Aga Khan Studs have set their 2007 stallion fees Giltown Stud, Ireland: - Azamour € 25,000 - Dalakhani € 35,000 - Kalanisi € 10,000 Haras de Bonneval, France: - Kahyasi € 6,000 - Linamix private - Sinndar € 20,000 If you are planning to go to the Arqana Deauville December sale, why not visit Haras de Bonneval to see our ...
GALLERY: His Highness the Aga Khan visits AKDN institutions in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya, 13-14 November 2006 - During his recent visit to Kenya, His Highness the Aga Khan visited the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, where he reviewed critical issues and discussed the next phase of the hospital's development. ...
President Museveni and Aga Khan inaugurate Kampala Serena hotel
Kampala, Uganda, 10 November 2006 - His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni today officially inaugurated the Kampala Serena Hotel in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan. The opening of the five-star hotel, previously the Nile Hotel, is a milestone for Uganda's service and tourism industry. The Kampala Serena Hotel is the latest addition to the Serena Group of Hotels, owned ...
GALLERY: President Museveni and Aga Khan inaugurate Kampala Serena hotel
Kampala, Uganda, 10 November 2006 - His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni today officially inaugurated the Kampala Serena Hotel in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan. The opening of the five-star hotel, previously the Nile Hotel, is a milestone for Uganda's service and tourism industry. ...
Speech: Kampala Serena Hotel Opening Ceremony (Kampala, Uganda)
Our intention is that the model we have adopted elsewhere in the region will also be applied here in this country -- so that this major new hotel in the capital city can be followed, as soon as the necessary allocations are granted, by a quality circuit of new resorts and safari lodges in the Ugandan countryside. When that happens, a ...
Michael Halford to train for His Highness the Aga Khan
The Aga Khan Studs are pleased to announce that Michael Halford will receive an allocation of 15 yearlings this year to train for His Highness the Aga Khan. Commenting on the decision Pat Downes, Manager of His Highness the Aga Khan's Irish Studs, said: "We are very pleased to have this opportunity to have some horses in training with Michael, as ...
IIS Students Visit Museums in Paris
News story -- The exhibition titled "L'age D'or des Sciences Arabes" (The Golden Age of Arabic Sciences), shown at the Institut du Monde Arabe displayed a large collection of manuscripts, calligraphy, artefacts and images from the 9th to the16th centuries CE, a time when the Muslim world was at the forefront of scientific innovation and thinking. The students engaged with the contributions ...
GALLERY: Prince Charles tours Aga Khan projects in Northern Areas of Pakistan
Northern Areas, Pakistan, 3 November 2006. ...
GALLERY: His Highness the Aga Khan visits Tajikistan
Tajikistan, 29 October - 1 November 2006 - During his visit to Tajikistan between 29th October and 1st November, 2006, His Highness the Aga Khan had meetings with President Emomali Rahmonov and senior government officials in Dushanbe. ...
Speech: Ishkashim Bridge Opening Ceremony (Ishkashim, Tajikistan; Afghanistan)
In the recent past, in this region, bridges have opened at Tem, Darwaz and Langar. Like them, the Ishkashim Bridge is a concrete expression of cooperation amongst the Governments of Tajikistan and Afghanistan and the Aga Khan Development Network.... Each of the bridges I have mentioned has had a considerable moral and symbolic value, inspiring a spirit of confidence, progress and ...
Aga Khan and President Rahmonov initiate Dushanbe Serena Hotel
Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 30 October, 2006 - President Emomali Rahmonov today laid the foundation stone of Dushanbe's first five-star hotel in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Founder of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). The Dushanbe Serena Hotel, a US$25million project whose 120 units will range from luxury rooms to ...
Dushanbe Serena Hotel Foundation Stone Ceremony (Dushanbe, Tajikistan)
The Aga Khan spoke of "a long-term commitment to a process of tourism development that can have deep and lasting benefits for Central Asia." ... The Aga Khan also explained the Serena concept as going beyond providing services, creating employment, setting quality benchmarks and generating urban renewal to include "developing human resources, elevating corporate ethics, practising good citizenry and inspiring public ...
GALLERY: His Highness the Aga Khan visits Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, 28-29 October 2006. ...
Video: Interview: CBC Interview (3rd), One-on-One (1st) with Peter Mansbridge (Ottawa, Canada)
Baghdad is one of the great historic cities of the Islamic world. Iraq is not a new country. It's part of the history of our civilisation. It's been a pluralist country. Great philosophers, great historians, great scientists. Reverse the question again. What would the Christian world think if a Muslim army attacked Rome? I think there would be a general reaction ...
GALLERY: Government of Canada and Aga Khan sign funding agreement for Global Centre for Pluralism
Ottawa, Canada, 25 October 2006 - His Highness the Aga Khan will meet today on Parliament Hill with The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, and The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage, to sign a funding agreement for the Global Centre for Pluralism, to be located in Ottawa, Canada. ...
Government of Canada and Aga Khan sign funding agreement for Global Centre for Pluralism
Ottawa, Canada, 25 October 2006 - His Highness the Aga Khan will meet today on Parliament Hill with The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, and The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage, to sign a funding agreement for the Global Centre for Pluralism, to be located in Ottawa, Canada. The Global Centre for Pluralism is a ...
