News story -- Following two introductory essays on the development of diverse communities of interpretation in Islam and the emergence of the Ismaili Muslim community in early Muslim history, the remaining nine essays are divided into three parts: (I) The Early and Fatimid Phases; (II) The Nizari Phase; and (III) Aspects of Ismaili Thought. A select bibliography has also been provided for ...
The finalists for the 35th annual Eclipse Awards in America include INTERCONTINENTAL and HIRAPOUR, both offspring of the veteran KAHYASI. The winners will be announced on 23rd January at the Awards Ceremony in Beverly Hills, California. The Juddmonte bred INTERCONTINENTAL, whose broodmare sire is KAHYASI being by Danehill out of Hasili, won the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf, her ...
For the Aga Khan Museum, I thought that 'light' might be a concept around which you could design an outstanding museum.... I hope that the building and the spaces around it will be seen as the celebration of Light, and the mysteries of Light, that nature and the human soul illustrate to us at every moment in our lives. I have ...
December's issue of PACEMAKER featured the following write up on Kalanisi; "Though a late-maturing type, who was unraced as a two-year old but became one of the very best middle-distance runners in the world, multiple Group 1 star KALANISI finished eighth in the freshman sires' table." The article concludes, "KALANISI certainly looks likely to sire pattern winners and he seems sure ...
Lisbon, Portugal, 20 December 2005 - The Patriarchate of Lisbon and Aga Khan Foundation Portugal today signed a Partnership Agreement that provides the framework for cooperation in support of an innovative urban community support programme to address problems of social exclusion and poverty alleviation. The Agreement was signed in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan, by His Eminence Dom ...
Lisbon, Portugal, 19 December 2005 - The Government of Portugal and the Ismaili Imamat today signed a Protocol of Cooperation signalling their common intent to work toward the improvement of the quality of life of vulnerable populations in Portugal and Portuguese-speaking countries of Asia and Africa. The Protocol was signed at Ajuda Palace by Prime Minister José Socrates; Minister of State ...
Lisbon, Portugal, 19 December 2005 - The Government of Portugal and the Ismaili Imamat today signed a Protocol of Cooperation signalling their common intent to work toward the improvement of the quality of life of vulnerable populations in Portugal and Portuguese-speaking countries of Asia and Africa. ...
The Protocol of Co-operation between the Government of the Portuguese Republic and the Ismaili Imamat, which we signed this evening, is the first such Agreement that the Ismaili Imamat has signed with a Western Government, and I am deeply convinced that it will bring clear benefits to our peoples and to many others. For the Ismaili Imamat, the Ismaili Community worldwide ...
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News story -- Students who complete the IIS Graduate Programme develop analytical skills and competencies which could be applied in a wide range of careers. This full day seminar provided a means for IIS graduates and current students to explore present and emerging career options within the AKDN institutions which coincide with their individual interests and abilities. Professor Azim Nanji, Director of ...
The Aga Khan Studs are pleased to announce Azamour is due to return home today to Gilltown Stud following his colic surgery a week ago. Irish Stud Manager Pat Downes commented: "Thankfully, AZAMOUR has made a straight forward recovery from surgery and the attending vets were highly satisfied with his recuperation this week. He looks well and we're happy to have ...
Kuwait, 7 December 2005 - A seminar entitled "Architectural Journalism and Criticism", co-organised by the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and the Kuwait Society of Engineers, was held in Kuwait City on the 6th and 7th December 2005. The meeting was planned in collaboration with the International Committee of Architectural Critics and the Kuwait League of Architects. The seminar was the ...
Karachi, Pakistan, 7 December 2005 - The Aga Khan Planning and Building Service, Pakistan (AKPBS,P) has been named the 2005 winner of the US $1 million Alcan Prize for Sustainability by the Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) for its efforts to improve Pakistan's built environment and water and sanitation facilities. The Aga Khan Planning and Building Services is ...
Kuwait City, Kuwait, 7 December 2005 - A seminar entitled "Architectural Journalism and Criticism", co-organised by the Aga Khan Award for Architecture and the Kuwait Society of Engineers, was held in Kuwait City on the 6th and 7th December 2005. The meeting was planned in collaboration with the International Committee of Architectural Critics and the Kuwait League of Architects. ...
DARASA was the pick of the bunch at the Agence Francaise Deauville venue on Sunday, selling for €160 000 to Patricia Boutin's Suprina Agency. There was no shortage of interest in the well made Barathea mare out of Darshaan's Group placed daughter Darashandeh, sold in foal to Domedriver. Herself a winner, DARASA is also a half sister to the promising Polish ...
Muzaffarabad, Pakistan, 5 December 2005 - His Highness the Aga Khan, founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), today visited Muzaffarabad, capital of Azad Jammu, and Kashmir and Balakot, North West Frontier Province, areas severely affected by the 8 October earthquake. In Muzaffarabad, the Aga Khan was received by Sardar Anwar Khan, President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir ...
Muzaffarabad, Pakistan, 5 December 2005 - His Highness the Aga Khan, founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), today visited Muzaffarabad, capital of Azad Jammu, and Kashmir and Balakot, North West Frontier Province, areas severely affected by the 8 October earthquake. ...
The Aga Khan expressed his solidarity with the people of Pakistan in this most difficult and challenging period. He commended the relief efforts of the Government of Pakistan and the Pakistan Army for their commitment to reconstruction and rehabilitation. He expressed the need to work in partnership and the need to construct seismic proof housing, adding: "I hope the experience gathered ...
News story -- 'I don't know if any culture is best studied in its moment of crisis,' said Professor Nanji in the first of two lectures delivered as part of the annual lecture series at McGill University's Birks Chapel. Addressing a full audience of faculty and students on 'The Study of Islam: Past, Present and Future,' Professor Nanji argued that much of ...
Karachi, Pakistan, 3 December 2005 - His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Chancellor of Aga Khan University (AKU), today emphasised the importance of civil society institutions such as AKU, in providing the rapid and effective response to those affected by the 8 October earthquake disaster. The Aga Khan was presiding over AKU's 18th ...
Karachi, Pakistan, 3 December 2005 - His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Chancellor of Aga Khan University (AKU), today emphasised the importance of civil society institutions such as AKU, in providing the rapid and effective response to those affected by the 8 October earthquake disaster. ...
Many countries, nations at widely diverse stages of economic and social development, are expressing grave doubts about the effectiveness of their systems of education to develop the intellectual and moral talent they need to function in the modern world -- and to engage all levels of their societies. This vital work in education must be highly sensitive to local conditions, gain ...
Karachi, Pakistan, 2 December, 2005 - His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and Chancellor of Aga Khan University (AKU) today inaugurated the US $8.4 million Ibn Zuhr Building for Oncology Services at AKU's Karachi campus. The building, named after the great Muslim physician Abu Marwan Abd al-Malik Ibn Zuhr (1091-1161 A.D), is a comprehensive ...
The Aga Khan commended on the importance of the consultation process that took place before the building had been constructed. "The new facilities are an expression of the University's belief that it must care for its faculty and staff, providing them with the most conducive work environment," he stated, adding that if AKU is to stay ahead and be the role ...
Many of our faculty and trustees come from different parts of the world including the areas of the Western world where Ibn Zuhr worked and carried out his research. There is a symbol here -- knowledge can be drawn from any frontier to create strong institutions, if it is drawn wisely. His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan ...
Irish Oaks and Prix Vermeille heroine Shawanda (Sinndar - Shamawna) has been purchased by Godolphin. The Godolphin acquisition also includes this year's Queen Anne and Prix d'Ispahan winner Valixir, dual Group 3 winner Caradak, and Oiseau Rare, winner of the Group 2 Prix de Royallieu. All four are expected to stay in training in 2006, with Valixir and Caradak destined for ...
The un-raced Daylami mare Tussah was yesterday sold for 350 000 guineas at Tattersalls. Her dam Bombazine is a half sister to no less than Barathea and Gossamer, and she was sold with a Rainbow Quest cover to agent Charlie Gordon-Watson for 350 000 guineas on behalf of a private client. Tussah now heads to the Cumani's Fittocks Stud. Updated 01/12/2005 ...
Azamour was yesterday evening admitted to Troytown Hospital with colic. Last night an operation was performed by Troytown Hospital Partners Michael Sadlier and Hugh Dillon. Mr. Sadlier commented that "Azamour was admitted to Troytown yesterday evening and underwent colic surgery. He has made an excellent recovery from the surgery and anaesthetic and we are pleased with his progress at this stage. ...
Moonlight Dance, winner of this year's Group 3 International Stakes, made 800 000 guineas at Tattersalls mare sales yesterday. The daughter of Sinndar out of Daylami's dam Style of Life, and in foal to High Chaparral, was the subject of a swift opening bid of 500 000 guineas from Australian Paul Makin, and after a couple of equally swift responses from ...
Two Dalakhani foals realised 95 000 guineas at the Tattersalls December Foal Sales this week. Lot 998, a March filly out of Discreet Brief's dam Quiet Counsel, was snapped up for 95 000 guineas by Algarve Bloodstock's Barry Root on Friday. The following day a January colt out of winning mare Ballymore Celebre went to Dwayne Woods, also at 95 000 ...
London, United Kingdom, 28 November 2005 - From its London campus, Aga Khan University-Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) will launch a two-year, full-time Master's degree in Muslim Cultures in September 2006. Dr. Abdou Filali-Ansary, the Institute's Director, announced that "the degree aims to contribute to the formation of scholars, intellectuals and professionals capable of engaging with contemporary issues, ...
Lot 927, a Fantastic Light colt out of the KAHYASI mare Karsiyaka, topped yesterday's foal sale in Newmarket. The colt was signed for by John Ferguson who went to 120 000 guineas to secure him. His dam, Karsiyaka, was bought by Richard Aston of Goldford Stud as a filly out of training at 3, and is currently carrying to Choisir. She ...
The 14 year old DALARA, by Doyoun and a half sister to Darshaan, topped the Goffs November Breeding Stock Sales. David Nagle's 7 figure bid secured the dam of Daliapour, currently in foal to Alhaarth, for whom a Sadler's Wells cover may be next. At €1 000 000, Dalara became the highest priced broodmare to be sold at Irish auction in ...
Islamabad, Pakistan, 19 November 2005 - His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), has made a three-year, $50-million commitment for the AKDN to support rehabilitation, socio-economic development, and earthquake-preparedness in areas of the North West Frontier Province and Azad Jammu and Kashmir affected by the 8 October shock. The announcement was made today by Prince ...
The AKDN will contribute the extensive experience it has gained in recent decades in the mountain zones of the Hindu Kush, Pamirs, and Tien Shan in Northern Pakistan, Afghanistan and parts of Central Asia. This includes lessons learned about such issues as the special needs of rural and urban planning in mountain habitats, the development of energy and water sanitation infrastructure ...
Islamabad, Pakistan, 16 November 2005 - The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) in Pakistan, together with its affiliate, Focus Humanitarian Assistance, launched an immediate response to the devastating earthquake of 8th October. Beginning on 9th October, search and rescue teams were deployed in Islamabad and, on 10th October, to Muzaffarabad and surrounding areas. Since then, agencies of the AKDN, including the ...
The first foals of 4 time Group 1 winner DALAKHANI will be offered at the Newmarket venue on 25th and 26th November. The only colt on offer is lot 1551, out of the winning mare Ballymore Celebre, half sister to Stakes winners Nysaean and Charme Slave. By Darshaan, Dalakhani fillies are of particular appeal as future breeding prospects. The 4 catalogued ...
The Aga Khan Studs have consigned a large draft of high class breeding prospects to Goffs November Breeding Stock sales. The draft includes over 30 broodmares and fillies by leading broodmare sires Darshaan, Doyoun, Kahyasi, Shirley Heights etc. Full details of their pedigrees and race course performances are available on the SALES section of this website. Lots 1245 to 1257 and ...
Selling at the Kill venue next week is a small selection of foals by Aga Khan stallions. A filly foal by the successful first season sire KALANISI, out of the Royal Applause mare Catcher Applause, sells on the first day, Monday (lot 157). A second Kalanisi filly out of Stakes placed Appalchia (lot 427) sells on Tuesday, followed on Wednesday by ...
Kabul, Afghanistan, 8 November 2005 - The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is pleased to announce that the Kabul Serena Hotel was officially inaugurated today by His Excellency President Karzai and His Highness the Aga Khan. The opening of the restored and expanded Kabul Serena Hotel, the former Kabul Hotel, is a milestone in Afghanistan's post-conflict redevelopment. Designed by award-winning architect ...
