Global -- In the modern age of commerce, one cannot ignore technology's rapid development and impact on business any longer. Technological advancements such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing are significantly altering the blueprint on which both multinational corporations and start-ups alike conduct business. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated this "digital disruption" as retailers shift to e-commerce, consumers embrace digital forms ...
#Speech by His Highness the #AgaKhan at the #AgaKhanMusic Awards (@Aga Khan Music Programme ) Ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal on 31 March 2019. Read the full speech here: ...
Join us as we host an in-flight conversation with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. Organized by the Ismaili Council for the Southwestern US in collaboration with NASA, this exciting broadcast will feature questions from middle school students and special messages from key elected and state officials. Video credit: NASA Wednesday, May 19, 2021 8:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. CT ...
Classic victory for Siyouni and Stakes double for Sea The Stars The Aga Khan Studs flagship sires SIYOUNI and SEA THE STARS were once again in the headlines over the weekend, with another Classic victory for the former, and an exciting European Stakes double for the latter. SAGAMIYRA opened her Pattern account with a win in the Listed Prix Maurice Zilber, ...
In recognition of International Museum Day, the Ismaili Jamatkhana and Center has collaborated with the High Museum of Art - Atlanta, Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University, Aga Khan Museum, and our marketing partner, and International Council of Museums US to present Museums: Necessity or Luxury? ...
Pakistan -- Hailing from Aliabad, Hunza, Sirbaz Khan, 32, has become the first Pakistani to scale the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest (8848m) as well as Mount Annapurna (8091m) within 30 days. Sirbaz dedicates his achievement to the memory of late Pakistani mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara. To date, Sirbaz has successfully completed seven peaks, all of which are above 8000m. After ...
Global -- In his capacity as Chancellor of the Aga Khan University, Mawlana Hazar Imam will deliver an address at the University's first ever global convocation on 22 May 2021. The special virtual ceremony will bring together AKU's graduating classes in Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda, and the UK, for a unique celebration of knowledge and learning. Chief Guest Melinda French Gates ...
USA -- Nashir Janmohamed has been fascinated by the moon and solar system for as long as he can remember. As a child, he often dreamt of stepping on the moon and soaking in rare sights of Earth from thousands of miles away. As an adult, he's converted his curiosity into career opportunities. The 25-year-old Los Angeles native is currently in ...
An evening with Leo Twins Live: Haroon Leo and Sharoon Leo, Instrumental musicians hailing from Pakistan, share traditional and classical music with a modern twist. ...
Global -- This year's Annual Pluralism Lecture, presented by the Global Centre for Pluralism in partnership with the University of British Columbia, will be livestreamed on 19 May, and will feature opening remarks by Princess Zahra. The 8th Annual Pluralism Lecture, entitled "The Moment of Encounter: History, Disruptions, and Transformations" will be delivered by Ethiopian-American novelist Maaza Mengiste from New York's ...
Portugal -- O ITREB Portugal tem o prazer de introduzir as "Taster Sessions" para pais e alunos, com o objetivo de olhar para o currículo da secundária desenvolvido pelo Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS). English A Geração Z (millennials) é a geração mais diversa, resiliente, conectada e informada de todos os tempos, com seu próprio conjunto de desafios e oportunidades. Isso ...
Portugal -- ITREB Portugal introduces "Taster Sessions" for parents and students, in order to get glimpse of the secondary curriculum developed by the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS). Portuguese "If we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow". John Dewey The Generation Z (millennials) is the most diverse, resilient, connected and informed generation ever, with their ...
Portugal -- Hoje partilhamos consigo o décimo primeiro artigo da rubrica "Relação Pais-Filhos", escrito por Karima Juma, que nos fala do da relação entre os brinquedos que uma criança possui e as suas implicações futuras. Menos é mais quando se trata de escolher brinquedos para crianças. Sou minimalista por natureza e firme crente que menos é mais, em muitas áreas da ...
It's the Eid al-Fitr holiday and Sadia Khan (Ayana Manji) teaches Mira, Mikku and Chikku what the holiday is all about! Source: Disney Junior (YouTube) In 2020, Ayana was cast to ...
In Mozambique, 1 in 67 women die due to complications in pregnancy and childbirth; and 1 in 18 infants die before their first birthday. With the support of the Government of Canada, the #AgaKhan Foundation's (@AKF_Global) investments in the Pemba Nursing School in Mozambique are helping to provide a better #education for young nurses like Olga Albino who are specialising in #maternal ...
In Mozambique, 1 in 67 women die due to complications in pregnancy and childbirth; and 1 in 18 infants die before their first birthday. With the support of the Government of Canada, the #AgaKhan Foundation's (@AKF_Global) investments in the Pemba Nursing School in Mozambique are helping to provide a better #education for young nurses like Olga Albino who are specialising in #maternal ...
UAE -- Eid Al Fitr Greetings from the Community Leadership ...
Eid Mubarak Message from the Jamati Institutions for the USA ...
The Ismaili is pleased to present a specially commissioned music video entitled "Tere Liye (For You)." Performed in six languages and featuring over a hundred The Ismaili Sounds artists, the song celebrates the tireless efforts of the countless volunteers around the world who have supported The Ismaili TV since its launch one year ago. The song's lyrics also acknowledge all volunteers who ...
Portugal -- A solidão é matreira e traiçoeira, aproveita-se dos momentos em que estamos mais vulneráveis e mais frágeis. Começa por nos amedrontar e assustar para depois, lentamente, se instalar e impor os seus horários, alterar as nossas rotinas, abafar os nossos interesses e roubar a nossa motivação. E, então, apercebemo-nos que é a nossa única companhia. English Às vezes até ...
Portugal -- As palavras "pluralismo" e "inclusão" estão na ordem do dia. Mawlana Hazar Imam considera este tema tão fundamental para a sociedade, que criou uma instituição totalmente dedicada ao pluralismo. Mas porquê? Aquando da sua visita a Portugal, pela ocasião das celebrações do Jubileu de Ouro, Mawlana Hazar Imam discursou para os membros do Parlamento português. Ao falar sobre a ...
Portugal -- O Centro Ismaili vai abrir as suas portas à 7º edição do festival Jardins Abertos, nos fins de semana de 22/23 e 29/30 de maio. Esta iniciativa, realizada em colaboração com a Câmara Municipal de Lisboa e com o apoio do Presidente da República, tem como intenção promover a "sustentabilidade e consciencialização ambiental, estimulando a relação positiva com a ...
Portugal -- No próximo dia 20 de maio, às 17h30, o Aga Khan Health Board (AKHB) irá realizar o webinar "Como cuidar do seu coração: mitos e verdades", que terá como orador convidado o Dr. Luis Baquero, cirurgião cardiotorácico e coordenador do Heart Center do Hospital Cruz Vermelha. Consciente dos danos colaterais provocados pelo contexto pandémico vivido nos últimos meses e ...
Named after the Prophet's daughter, the Fatimids, Mawlana Hazar Imam's ancestors, established their empire in 909 in North Africa when Imam al-Mahdi was proclaimed Caliph. The Fatimid Caliphate remained in North Africa during the reign of Imams al-Mahdi (r. 909-934), al-Qa'im (r. 934-946), and al-Mansur (r. 946-953). Imam al-Mu'izz (r. 953-975) founded the city of Cairo which subsequently became the capital ...
WATCH NOW: Every year, wildfires burn across the country. If your state is prone to wildfires, it's important to learn how to keep you and your family safe when the flames erupt. Prepare your family and home ahead of time for the possibility of evacuation. Update your family emergency plan with evacuation routes. Build or buy your emergency kit and pack your ...
WATCH NOW: Every year, wildfires burn across the country. If your state is prone to wildfires, it's important to learn how to keep you and your family safe when the flames erupt. Prepare your family and home ahead of time for the possibility of evacuation. Update your family emergency plan with evacuation routes. Build or buy your emergency kit and pack your ...
By: Sadruddin Noorani, Chicago, USA The term Eid al-Fitr means "the feast of breaking the fast". The phrase is composed of two words: Eid meaning a recurring festivity; and Fitr meaning ...
He could now be aimed at the Jockey Club. The promising colt made a winning comeback in the Gr.3 Prix de Guiche at Chantilly on Tuesday. Positioned behind the leader, he accelerated freely when entering the straight to prevail under hands and heels. A very consistent runner at two, he won on debut in June and earned four consecutive victories, winning ...
Introduced by MALIK MERCHANT (Publisher-Editor, Barakah, Simerg and Simergphotos) In 2015, UNESCO launched a fundraising project to digitize the Organization's archives dating as far back as the 1940's out of a major concern that the multiplicity of analogue formats in their audiovisual collections, which included films, videos, audio recordings and photos, made their accessibility a big challenge, and in some cases ...
By MANSOOR LADHAMawlana Hazar Imam, His Highness the Aga Khan, is accompanied by Mansoor Ladha, left, as he arrives in Edmonton during his first visit to Canada in 1978 to meet with the members of the Ismaili community. Ladha led the Edmonton's Ismaili community at the time as its Chairman. Photo: Mansoor Ladha Collection. I have had the rare and unique ...
Presented with the support of the Government of Ontario. Bringing online Museum experiences to you is part of our mission to connect cultures and promote understanding between peoples. To learn more about how you can support the Museum by making a donation or becoming a Friend or Patron, please visit: ...
UK -- The Royal London Hospital in particular has worked hard to care for the local community, which includes several BAME communities which have been adversely affected by thespread of coronavirus. In recognition of their extraordinary work, Ismaili Civic East London identified three sites within the Trust, the Royal London Hospital, the Ambrose King Health Centre and the Sir Ludwig Guttmann ...
UK -- In August 2020, Government supplied food boxes for previously shielding and vulnerable families were brought to a stop. Inspired by a BBC South news feature, the Ismaili Civic Reading team leapt into action and partnered with Churches in Reading Drop-in Centre (CIRDIC) and Whitley Community Development Association (WCDA). Working with Marks & Spencer and Morrisons, Ismaili Civic started by ...
#Speech by His Highness the #AgaKhan at the Inauguration of the #HeartandCancerCentre at the @Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, on 25 July 2011. Read the full speech here: ...
The Canadian Nurses Association's National Nursing Week (May 10-16, 2021) commemorating the various roles that nurses play in a patient's health-care journey, takes place annually during the week of Florence Nightingale's birthday, May 12, which is International Nurses Day. Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing. Amongst the firsts in the medical field is Rufaida al-Aslamiya (born ca. 620), ...
