I am sure that all of you here today will agree that we live in a time of rapid change -- change that is often not predictable, and not always positive. The best way to manage change, whether positive or negative, is to anticipate it and prepare for it.... I have come to the conclusion that there is no greater form ...
Tehran, Iran, 17 October 2002 -- "We need to know our past, see our present and then design our future." "How can we expand our ability to think more globally?" "With the satellite and the Internet, the world is now very small." "The chance to discuss new ideas will make us current." Next door, in Iraq, their neighbours live with a ...
News story -- The conference provided the community of scholars and professionals with a platform to share and exchange research, experiences and ideas about all aspects of the field of Middle Eastern studies, as well as to discuss theoretical, political and practical concerns and their possible solutions. The conference programme consisted of more than 300 panels, organised by 135 institutions. "What we ...
Toronto, Canada, 8 October 2002 - The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) today announced its intention to establish in Toronto a museum housing exceptional collections of Islamic art and heritage as well as a unique academic and cultural center focused on the study and practice of human pluralism. The museum, which will be the first of its kind in the English ...
In situating [The Aga Khan Museum and Global Centre for Pluralism] in Canada, we acknowledge both a tradition of tolerance and inclusiveness as well as an environment that has permitted diversity to flourish, enriching civic life of each individual and community that has sought to make this country its home. It is to this commitment to pluralism that we will turn ...
Kabul, Afghanistan, 7 October 2002 -- Afghanistan's second Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) licence was awarded on Saturday to an international consortium with strong regional connections led by the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) and comprising Monaco Telecom International (MTI), U.S.-based MCT Corp. and worldwide telecommunications leader Alcatel. The award of the tender to AKFED will now proceed ...
Gouvieux, France, 7 October 2002 -- In an ambitious and innovative investment in one of the poorest regions in the world, the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) - the private sector development arm of the World Bank have joined forces to develop a new electricity generation and distribution project in a remote eastern ...
Christophe Soumillon will continue to ride French trained {Aga Khan} horses in 2003 and 2004. After a successful initial season as first jockey to the Aga Khan's French stables, Christophe Soumillon will continue as retained jockey for the green and red silks for at least a further two years. The 21 year old jockey will ride as first jockey for the ...
News story -- At a time when Samuel Huntington's Clash of Civilizations thesis is increasing in popularity, Professor Nanji argued for a civilisational dialogue guided by a framework of morality and ethics. In a year dedicated by the United Nations General Assembly as one of a "dialogue among civilizations", his talk considered the vital role of Islam, and its living spiritual tradition, ...
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, 27 September 2002 - While the world remains focused on conflict and destruction amidst Muslim societies, a collaborative venture in technology shows how the East and the West can together construct a world that recognises shared heritage. His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims; Charles M. Vest, President of Massachusetts Institute of Technology ...
Historically, the Islamic world has stood out in the area of design, but if you look at higher education in the Islamic world [there are problems]. This is a historically powerful tool usable on a global scale, a living encyclopedia of knowledge and ideas, of peoples and cultures. (AP, 27 Sep 2002) As trustees of God's creation, we are instructed to ...
Dalakhani, a Darshaan half brother to seven times Group I winner Daylami outclassed his rivals to take the Group III Prix des Chênes over a mile at Longchamp yesterday. The two year old colt, previous winner of his only start to date a maiden over seven furlongs, raced in third position behind a decent early pace set by eventual second Mister ...
Massigann ran up a third consecutive success in the Listed Prix Point du Jour over a mile at Craon on Saturday. The three year old son of Selkirk was settled at the rear of the field before showing his usual turn of foot in the straight. He came from last place to take the lead inside the final furlong, and easily ...
News story -- Founded in 1968, the IBO currently serves 1341 schools in 112 countries. Through comprehensive and balanced curricula coupled with challenging assessments, the IBO aims to assist schools in their endeavour to develop the individual talents of young people and teach them to relate the experience of the classroom to the realities of the world outside. Beyond intellectual rigour and ...
Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 9 September 2002 - "The inability of human society to recognise pluralism as a fundamental value constitutes a serious danger for our future." In a vigorous exhortation to "governments, civil societies and peoples of the world," His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) on Saturday night suggested that enhancing "pluralism is as critical for the welfare and ...
[T]he strengthening of institutions supporting pluralism is as critical for the welfare and progress of human society as are poverty alleviation and conflict prevention. In fact all three are intimately related.... The actions to enhance pluralism have to be matched in the developing world by programmes to alleviate poverty because, left alone, poverty will provide a context for special interests to ...
Choc Ice gave her sire Kahyasi yet another Stakes victory when taking the Listed Prix de Boulogne over 10 furlongs yesterday at Longchamp. Settled towards the rear of the field, Choc Ice was brought with a smooth run half way up the straight, before running out the convincing ¾ length winner of the Listed event. She is now being prepared for ...
Dalakhani, a two year old half brother to the Emirates World Champion Daylami, was the impressive winner of a competitive newcomers' race at Deauville yesterday. A son of Darshaan, Dalakhani, took the lead after breaking smartly out of the stalls, and was not stretched to run out the convincing winner of the seven furlong event. His delighted trainer, Alain de Royer ...
Geminiani, out of Tadkiyra (by Darshaan), kept up the recent run of success for {Aga Khan} bloodlines when winning the Group III Prestige Stakes at Goodwood on Sunday. The winning Darshaan mare Tadkiyra was sold out of training at the Goffs Arc sale in 1992. She is a half sister to five European Stakes winners, including the Group III winners Tashtiya ...
Piffle, owned by Lord Harrington, and the dam of the Prix de la Nonette winner Pearly Shells, is one the book of mares in foal to Sinndar after his second season at stud. The three year old filly Pearly Shells, by Efisio and out of the Shirley Heights mare Piffle, was the impressive winner of this Group III contest, beating the ...
Champion filly Banks Hill gave Kahyasi a further boost as a broodmare sire when storming home in the Group I Prix Jacques Le Marois at Deauville on Sunday. The daughter of Danehill out of Kahyasi mare, Hasili, powered home in the mile event, now making it three victories at Group I level and earning herself the following compliment from Olivier Peslier: ...
1,000 Guineas third Alasha looked to be back to her best when taking the Listed EBF Dick Hern Fillies' Stakes by six lengths yesterday. The daughter of Barathea, out of the Darshaan mare Alasana, had not run since finding the ground too heavy in the Irish 1000 Guineas. Back on firm ground, she never looked in danger of getting beaten, and ...
The outstanding form of the 2000 Derby, won by Aga Khan Studs stallion Sinndar, was further upheld when Beat Hollow won the Grade I Arlington Million on Saturday. Beaten by five lengths into third place by Sinndar in the Vodafone Derby at Epsom, Beat Hollow went on to win the Group I Grand Prix de Paris, before being transferred to the ...
Minute Waltz, the dam of the Group I Prix Maurice de Gheest winner May Ball, is one of the many high class mares currently in foal to Daylami after the 2002 breeding season. The five year old mare May Ball, by Cadeaux Genereux, was the gutsy winner of the Group I Prix Maurice de Gheest over six and a half furlongs ...
Saratan was the latest Aga Khan bred horse to win a Stakes race when courageously taking the Listed Prix Canal + at Deauville yesterday. The five year old gelding, by Tirol and out of the Dalsaan mare Sarafia was winning his third consecutive race. He took the lead nearly two furlongs out and showed rare grit and determination to repel all ...
Grand Prix de Paris winner, Khalkevi is still recovering from a fractured right-hind pastern sustained during a recent racecourse gallop. However it has already been confirmed that the colt's race career is over. The Group 1 winning son of Kahyasi was preparing for a tilt at the Juddmonte International Stakes at York when the injury occurred on Tuesday 30th July at ...
News story -- Through a compilation of 7 essays, Ali Asani, who has had a long-standing personal and academic involvement with the subject, discusses various facets of the ginans that are part of the Nizari Ismaili tradition of South Asia. Examining their place within the larger tradition of religious poetry of the Subcontinent and their specific use in the community to this ...
Zanzibar, 19 July 2002 - His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims and Zanzibar's Chief Minister Shamsi Vuai Nahodha today signed an Agreement of Co-operation to initiate a comprehensive urban rehabilitation proposal for the Seafront Area of Zanzibar's Stone Town, after a private meeting with President Amani Abeid Karume. The Seafront Area, characterised by many historic ...
Collaboration with governmental and other partners can help create considerable economic opportunity, as well as social and environmental benefits, as we continue to preserve and make productive valuable cultural assets. His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims and Zanzibar's Chief Minister Shamsi Vuai Nahodha today signed an Agreement of Co-operation to initiate a comprehensive urban rehabilitation ...
The Daily Nation (Nairobi, 19 July 2002) mentions His Highness the Aga Khan attended the the International Investment Round Table meeting in Dar es Salaam held on July 18, along with a photo of the Aga Khan, the President of Tanzania, World Bank President, James Wolfensohn with other dignitaries. SOURCESismaili.net POSSIBLY RELATED READINGS (GENERATED AUTOMATICALLY) ...
"The first programme will be medicine," the Aga Khan said. "It will enable nurses to upgrade their skills." (The Monitor) "We will be committing future resources to education facilities at primary, post-primary and tertiary levels. We are interested in the demography of the country, how to move services to the rural areas. We shall support initiatives like micro-credit." (BBC) The Monitor: ...
News story -- Below are MP3 extracts of selected tracks from the forthcoming CD Expressions of the Pamir: Music and Song which accompanied the multi-dimensional cultural programme presenting the heritage, arts, culture, history, aspirations and everyday life of the Ismaili Muslims of Tajikistan. The exhibition and musical concert toured twelve cities in North America in 1999, and is scheduled to tour Europe ...
In taking the Irish Derby on 30th June, High Chaparral continued an incredible year of high profile wins for progeny of ex-Aga Khan mares. High Chaparral's dam, Kasora, was bought by Irish breeder Sean Coughlan from the Aga Khan draft sent to Tattersalls December Sales in 1996. By the proven broodmare sire Darshaan, Kasora is out of the exceptional racemare, Kozana ...
Washington, DC, USA, 28 June 2002 - "A search for new forces of stability," was how His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims, today described one of the pressing needs of the moment in Central Asia. One such force "that seems particularly essential," he said, "is the validation and vigorous promotion of human and cultural pluralism ...
Washington, DC, USA, 26 June 2002 - "A search for new forces of stability," was how His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims, today described one of the pressing needs of the moment in Central Asia. One such force "that seems particularly essential," he said, "is the validation and vigorous promotion of human and cultural pluralism ...
Washington, DC, USA, 26 June 2002 - "A search for new forces of stability," was how His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims, today described one of the pressing needs of the moment in Central Asia. One such force "that seems particularly essential," he said, "is the validation and vigorous promotion of human and cultural pluralism ...
The remarkable work of Yo-Yo Ma has enthralled audiences from all the countries of the Silk Route and beyond. By his leadership and imagination, he has proved that the force of cultural pluralism to bind people is as necessary, powerful and achievable today as was the Silk Route in history. It is my privilege and honour to be associated with the ...
Khalkevi was the impressive winner of a dramatic Group I Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp last Sunday. He also became the fifth individual Group I winner for his sire Kahyasi, who is based at the Aga Khan Studs' Haras de Bonneval in France. An unlucky ninth in the Prix du Jockey-Club, Khalkevi was bowling along towards the rear of ...
Washington, DC, USA, 25 June 2002 - "A search for new forces of stability," was how His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims, today described one of the pressing needs of the moment in Central Asia. One such force "that seems particularly essential," he said, "is the validation and vigorous promotion of human and cultural pluralism ...
