GALLERY: Aga Khan in Bahrain
Bahrain, 7 to 9 December 2003. ...
Aga Khan speaks on education and the future of the Ummah
Karachi, Pakistan, 6 December 2003 - "When people of a distinctive faith or culture feel economically powerless or inherit clear injustice from which they cannot escape, or find their traditions and values engulfed culturally, and their societies maligned as bleak and unjust... they risk becoming the victims of those who would gain power by perverting an open, fluid, pluralistic tradition of ...
Speech: Reception hosted by the Governor of Sindh (Karachi, Pakistan) ·· incomplete
On the occasion, Prince Karim Aga Khan appreciated the generous offer of Sindh Governor [of 500 acres of land]. He gave a briefing on future post-graduate education projects of the Foundation. The Prince Khan said that he attaches importance to this city and the province which was also birth place of his grandfather. He highlighted the importance of culture and heritage ...
Speech: 2003 Aga Khan University Convocation Ceremony (Karachi, Pakistan)
[AKU] must continue to expand its programmes of research. The true sign of maturity and excellence in a university is its ability to contribute to the knowledge of mankind, in its own society and beyond. It is equally essential that its faculty be challenged, as a matter of university policy, to expand the boundaries of human knowledge. Any vestige of dependence ...
Aga Khan pledges enhanced support for Chitral
Chitral, North West Frontier Province, 4 December 2003 - "Over the years ahead, we will be working together to change the quality and nature of the economy of Chitral." Addressing gatherings totalling over 120,000 in rugged yet spectacular mountain settings in this remote corner of Northern Pakistan, His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, today ...
Speech: Various events during the December 2003 visit to the Pakistan (Pakistan) ·· maybe missing
3 December 2003 (Islamabad): Luncheon hosted by the Prime Minister of Pakistan.3 December 2003 (Islamabad): Dinner hosted by the President of Pakistan.4 December 2003 (Chitral): Luncheon hosted by the District Administration at the Scouts Officers Mess. 6 December 2003 (Karachi): Khimji Building for cardiac services Opening Ceremony.6 December 2003 (Karachi): Karimi, Noor and Arman Rupani Women's Residences Opening Ceremony.7 December 2003 ...
Goffs success for Aga Khan draft
Naziriya, a Darshaan half sister to Prix du Jockey-Club winner Natroun, headed a good sale for the Aga Khan Studs draft of mares at Goffs, when sold for €140,000 to Ennistown Stud. Ruairi O'Coileain commented after buying the mare: "There aren't any more Darshaans coming and Naziriya has already produced a Group II winner." The next highest bid for a filly ...
IPS to get US$32 million in new equity for East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya, 17 November 2003 - Industrial Promotion Services (IPS) today announced a capital increase of USD 32.4 million (KSh 2.5 billion) for investments in East Africa to be funded principally by three leading institutional shareholders. The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), (a member of the overall Aga Khan Development Network), and affiliated entities will, upon completion of the ...
Dalakhani crowned Cartier Horse of the Year
Dalakhani added to his long list of honours when taking the Cartier Horse Of The Year award last night in London. Long recognised as the outstanding horse of 2003, Dalakhani swept the board, taking not only the three year old colt of the year award, but also the overall title for Horse Of The Year. Dalakhani, a Darshaan half brother to ...
Azim Nanji Addresses the 'Diversity in Islam' Conference in Ottawa
News story -- The June 21st conference, attended by parliamentarians, diplomats, academics, members of the armed forces, business people and representatives from a spectrum of faith communities, was addressed by a group of international speakers including Karen Armstong, Ali Asani, Nazim Baksh, Daood Hamdani, Zainab Istrabandi, Riffat Hassan, Mishal Husain and Lorna Wright. Speaking in Room 200 of the West Block of ...
Akhsar tops Tattersalls Autumn Sale
An Aga Khan bred horse topped the Tattersalls Horses in Training sale for the second consecutive year when Akshar made 170,000 Guineas yesterday. Akshar, a winner of five races and third in the Group III Strensall Stakes, was eventually knocked down to Bobby O'Ryan after some fierce bidding. The four year old colt by Danehill, out of the Kahyasi mare Akilara, ...
2004 Aga Khan studs stallion fees
The Aga Khan Studs are pleased to announce their stallion fees for the 2004 covering season. The outstanding racehorse of 2003 Dalakhani will head the new stallion roster at a fee of €45,000. His half brother, leading first season sire Daylami, and Arc hero Sinndar will both stand at €20,000 next year, while Champion Older horse of 2000 Kalanisi will command ...
Grey Swallow 8 length winner of Group III
Grey Swallow stormed to an eight length victory in the Group III Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown yesterday, confirming the son of Daylami's status as a leading Classic prospect for 2004. A ten length winner of his only previous start three months ago, Grey Swallow raced in third position before powering to the front over a furlong out and quickening eight lengths ...
Video: Speech: Address to the International Colloquium 'Word of God, Art of Man: The Qur'an and its Creative Expressions' organised by The Institute of Ismaili Studies (London, United Kingdom)
This programme is also an opportunity for achieving insights into how the discourse of the Qur'an-e-Sharif, rich in parable and allegory, metaphor and symbol, has been an inexhaustible well-spring of inspiration, lending itself to a wide spectrum of interpretations. This freedom of interpretation is a generosity which the Qur'an confers upon all believers, uniting them in the conviction that All-Merciful Allah ...
Video: Speech: Institute of Ismaili Studies 25th Anniversary Graduation Ceremony (London, United Kingdom)
[It] is not a simple matter for any human society with a concern and appreciation of its history to relate its heritage to its contemporary conditions. Traditions evolve in a context, and the context always changes, thus demanding a new understanding of essential principles. For us Muslims, this is one of the pressing challenges we face. In what voice or voices ...
Azamour wins Group II Beresford Stakes
Azamour shaped up like a top class prospect for next year when taking the Group II Juddmonte Beresford Stakes at the Curragh yesterday. An impressive winner at the same course in September on his only run to date, Azamour showed plenty of determination to haul back the long time leader just before the post. Asked if Azamour was likely to take ...
Aga Khan concludes visit to Mali: Signature of agreement to expand cooperation
Bamako, Mali, 13 October 2003 - His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims yesterday concluded his four-day official visit to Mali with the signature of an agreement under which the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) will work towards launching new initiatives in the country. The agreement, signed by the Aga Khan and President Amadou Toumani ...
GALLERY: Aga Khan concludes visit to Mali
Bamako, Mali, 13 October 2003 - His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims yesterday concluded his four-day official visit to Mali with the signature of an agreement under which the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) will work towards launching new initiatives in the country. ...
Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development and Government of Mali 'Memorandum of Agreement' Signing Ceremony (Bamako, Mali)
[Google translation] All the commitments I have just signed, will have a significant impact not only on the Malian economy, but especially on the quality of life of people. (l'Essor, Mali, No. 15061, 14 Oct 2003) AKDN Press Release, Bamako, 13 October 2003 His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims yesterday concluded his four-day official ...
Aga Khan underlines link between heritage and quality of life
Djenne, Mali, 11 October 2003 - "Today, we face a delicate situation in which all Muslims of peace need to unite to present to the world a face of an Islam of peace, unity, intelligence and conviction." His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims today addressed a crowd of over three thousand people who had ...
Public Address (Djenne, Mali) ·· incomplete
Today, we face a delicate situation in which all Muslims of peace need to unite to present to the world a face of an Islam of peace, unity, intelligence and conviction.... As a Muslim, I see the great mosques of the Ummah as symbols of the past but also as hopes for the future. We should not forget the great periods ...
Dalakhani retires to stud
Dalakhani, widely recognised as the outstanding three-year-old of 2003, has been retired to stud. The son of Darshaan will stand at the Aga Khan's Gilltown Stud in Ireland. He will not race again following Sunday's remarkable Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe victory. DALAKHANI goes to stud a winner of eight of his nine races. He was unbeaten as a two year ...
Aga Khan urges rediscovery of Timbuktu and Djenne
Timbuktu, Mali, 10 October 2003 - His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims today retraced the footsteps of scholars and merchants whose journeys across the Sahara once helped establish a major cultural and commercial crossroads in this medieval city. Walking through the sand-swept alleys of this ancient seat of learning to the 14th century Djingereiber ...
GALLERY: Aga Khan urges "Rediscovery" of Timbuktu and Djenne
Timbuktu, Mali, 10 October 2003 - His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims today retraced the footsteps of scholars and merchants whose journeys across the Sahara once helped establish a major cultural and commercial crossroads in this medieval city. ...
Visit to Mali (Timbuktu, Djenne & Bamako, Mali)
The ingenuity and imagination of peoples of the developing world continue, unfortunately, to remain untapped resources.... Our experience from Aleppo to Zanzibar has taught us that private initiative, properly applied and encouraged, can help revitalise historic cities of the Islamic world, even in resource-poor environments. Through interventions ranging from micro-finance, skills development, healthcare and sanitation, to investment in high-end tourism and ...
The Daily Star: 'Entrepreneur to the developing world', Pranay Gupte and Jack Freeman, (Beirut, Lebanon)
One of world's wealthiest men, leader of Ismaili Muslims focuses on local projects to enhance sustainable development Prince Karim, Aga Khan IV, has been called one of the world's wealthiest men and is a seasoned philanthropist, but he is doing more than giving his millions away in developing countries. The spiritual leader of 15 million Shiite Ismaili Muslims spread over 25 ...
Institute's Latest Publication Surveys Fatimid History and its Sources
News story -- The book combines an introduction to the Shi'i dynasty with a broad overview of its history from the time when Abu 'Abdallah al-Shi'i began his mission in North Africa, leading to the foundation of the Fatimid state in 909 CE, until the fall of the last caliph in 1171. Its major emphasis, however, is a systematic presentation of the ...
Alamshar Sale
An agreement has been reached between HH the Aga Khan Studs and the Japan Racing Association for the purchase of the Irish Derby and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond stakes winner Alamshar (3yo colt Key Of Luck/Alaiyda). He will retire to stud in Japan where he will commence stud duties in 2004. It remains a possibility that Alamshar will ...
Dalakhani triumphs in Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Dalakhani confirmed his status as the outstanding horse of the season yesterday afternoon at Longchamp with a memorable victory in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. The grey Darshaan colt received universal acclaim after defeating Mubtaker by three parts of a length, with High Chaparral a distant five lengths away in third place. Now a winner of eight out of his ...
Interview: Sunday Times Interview, Andrew Longmore, 'Victory in today's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe would crown almost perfect racing season' (London, United Kingdom) ·· incomplete
Well, [Alamshar] done everything asked of him. In France, he's never been beaten. He's run on every ground. He was an excellent two-year-old and he's an excellent three-year-old. He's a very complete horse, a very elegant horse and he's also very calm. These are qualities I identify with and the racing public identifies with, too. I did say at the time ...
Dalakhani's victory at Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp (Paris, France)
He has got to be an outstanding horse, as a two-year-old, as a three-year-old and over all distances and all goings. He has speed, he has stamina. He has everything.... If he hadn't have been beaten by Alamshar in the Irish Derby, he would be unbeaten, but they are two very good horses.... He is a beautiful mover. I was worried ...
New Publication: The Unthought in Contemporary Islamic Thought by Mohammed Arkoun
News story -- Through this collection of 8 essays, the work proposes new strategies and options in the rethinking of Muslim tradition, seen above all as a living tradition, and opens the way towards a unique view of the history of thought systems in the Mediterranean world. Applying contemporary theories from disciplines such as social anthropology and semiotics to issues such as ...
Sinndar filly makes €470,000 on day two of Goffs Orby Sale
Sinndar's excellent results continued on day two of the Goffs Orby Sale when a daughter of his consigned by Redpender Stud made €470,000 yesterday. The attractive bay filly, a half sister to American Derby runner up Californian (out of the Stakes winning mare Asterita), was eventually knocked down to Howard Johnson on behalf of Graham Wylie. The €470,000 price tag was ...
Sinndar and Sendawar yearlings popular
First crop sires Sinndar and Sendawar both had a successful first day at the Goffs Orby Sale when their yearlings made up to €290,000 and €200,000 respectively. Richard Fahey went to €290,000 for lot 160, an attractive filly by Sinndar out of multiple Stakes producing mare Style of Life. This filly's two year old half brother by Daylami is the highly ...
Zalo wins valuable race for Daylami
Zalo won his second race for first season sire Daylami when taking the Tattersalls Norsk Criterium at Ovrevoll yesterday afternoon. The highly rated two year old colt took the 280,000 Kroner (€38,000) event in great style and is now likely to be aimed at the Group III Preis der Winterfavoriten at Cologne in October. Zalo was bought by Peter Doyle on ...
Aga Khan one two in Listed event
Behkara and Luriyya finished first and second respectively in the Listed Prix des Tourelles at Saint-Cloud on Friday. The beautifully bred Behkara is by Kris, out of the Group I winning Mill Reef mare Behera, winner of the Prix Saint-Alary. Behkara was taking a step up in class, having recently been the impressive five length winner of a small conditions' race ...
AKFED to set up Afghanistan's first microfinance bank
Kabul, Afghanistan, 18 September 2003 - The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) today received a banking licence for The First MicroFinanceBank (FMFB). The institution, with an initial capital of US$ 5 million, will be the first of its kind to be established under the country's new regulatory structure. AKFED, the majority shareholder in the new bank, has mobilised international ...
Daylami leading 1st season sire by 30% wins to runs
Daylami currently heads the first season sire's table by percentage winners to runners achieving a remarkable 30% wins to runs in England and Ireland, so far. His 6 winners to date in England and Ireland have won 8 races, including the Listed Sweet Solera Stakes, which was won by Bay Tree. His first runner, Birthday Suit, won on both her first ...
Dalakhani takes Group II Prix Niel
Dalakhani sailed through his trial for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe yesterday afternoon, when running out the effortless winner of the Group II Prix Niel at Longchamp. Ridden in second last position until the entrance to the straight, Dalakhani put up a seamless performance to overtake his rivals in a matter a strides. Tackled by Doyen one and a half ...
Darasim wins another Group race for Kahyasi
Darasim provided Kahyasi with a third Group victory this season when taking the Group III Prix Gladiateur at Longchamp yesterday afternoon. In a manner identical to that of his Group II Prix Kergorlay victory three weeks earlier, Darasim lead from the start, quickening early in the straight to win easily by two lengths. This second consecutive victory has prompted connections to ...
