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Princess Zahra and The Honourable Janet K. Museveni, First Lady of Uganda, unveil a plaque commemorating the commencement of construction of the Aga Khan University Kampala campus.
Princess Zahra and The Honourable Janet K. Museveni, First Lady of Uganda, unveil a plaque commemorating the commencement of construction of the Aga Khan University Kampala campus.
AKU embarks on new journey in the Pearl of Africa
AKU embarks on new journey in the Pearl of Africa
26 April 2023

Princess Zahra attended a commencement ceremony for the Aga Khan University’s Kampala campus today — marking the start of an exciting new chapter in its history, as the University establishes a long-term future in Uganda.

Princess Zahra and the First Lady of Zanzibar, Her Excellency Maryam Mwinyi, cut a ribbon to inaugurate the Aga Khan Polyclinic in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
Princess Zahra and the First Lady of Zanzibar, Her Excellency Maryam Mwinyi, cut a ribbon to inaugurate the Aga Khan Polyclinic in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
Ultra-modern Aga Khan Polyclinic opens in Stone Town
Ultra-modern Aga Khan Polyclinic opens in Stone Town
25 April 2023

Zanzibar is renowned for its fragrant spices, turquoise waters, and vibrant culture, but is perhaps most famous for its iconic doorways. At a special event attended by Princess Zahra today, doors opened to the Aga Khan Polyclinic, Zanzibar, a big step forward for healthcare provision on the island.

Princess Zahra (left), Chief Guest, Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh (right), and AKU leadership applaud AKU's Class of 2022.
Princess Zahra (left), Chief Guest, Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh (right), and AKU leadership applaud AKU's Class of 2022.
Mawlana Hazar Imam sends message on AKU Founder’s Day
Mawlana Hazar Imam sends message on AKU Founder’s Day
17 March 2023

Finally arriving at a much-anticipated moment, graduands of AKU’s Class of 2022 walked across the stage under the beautiful shamiyana structure set up at AKU’s campus in Karachi — and across similar stages at AKU’s campuses in Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Kampala. Princess Zahra delivered a convocation address to guests, which included a special message from Mawlana Hazar Imam.

Prince Rahim and His Majesty King Charles at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on 13 March 2023.
Prince Rahim and His Majesty King Charles at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on 13 March 2023.
Prince Rahim attends Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration
Prince Rahim attends Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration
12 March 2023

Earlier today, Prince Rahim attended the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration, in the presence of His Majesty The King, Head of the Commonwealth, at Westminster Abbey in London, England.

Celebrating Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 86th birthday, the unveiling of signage for Aga Khan Street took place on 8 December 2022.
Celebrating Mawlana Hazar Imam’s 86th birthday, the unveiling of signage for Aga Khan Street took place on 8 December 2022.
Aga Khan Street unveiled in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s birthday
Aga Khan Street unveiled in honour of Mawlana Hazar Imam’s birthday
23 December 2022

The Government of Tanzania has named a street “Aga Khan Street” in recognition of the services being rendered by the Aga Khan Development Network, the Aga Khan Hospital, and Aga Khan Health Services.

Prince Amyn at the Paris Peace Forum 2022 with volunteers from the community
Prince Amyn at the Paris Peace Forum 2022 with volunteers from the community
Searching for solutions to today’s crises at the Paris Peace Forum
Searching for solutions to today’s crises at the Paris Peace Forum
16 November 2022

World visionaries and change seekers came together for this year’s Paris Peace Forum to address the many crises currently facing humanity, such as climate change, health emergencies, food security, and violent conflicts.

Prince Rahim and British Columbia Premier John Horgan sign an Agreement of Cooperation between the Ismaili Imamat and the Province of British Columbia on 29 September 2022.
Prince Rahim and British Columbia Premier John Horgan sign an Agreement of Cooperation between the Ismaili Imamat and the Province of British Columbia on 29 September 2022.
Ismaili Imamat and British Columbia sign Agreement of Cooperation
Ismaili Imamat and British Columbia sign Agreement of Cooperation
28 September 2022

Prince Rahim and Princess Zahra represented Mawlana Hazar Imam at a special ceremony and luncheon today in Vancouver to sign an Agreement of Cooperation between the Ismaili Imamat and the Province of British Columbia.

Toronto Mayor John Tory, Prince Amyn, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveil the ceremonial plaque for Generations Toronto at the Ismaili Centre Toronto on 27 September 2022.
Toronto Mayor John Tory, Prince Amyn, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveil the ceremonial plaque for Generations Toronto at the Ismaili Centre Toronto on 27 September 2022.
Generations project breaks ground in Toronto
Generations project breaks ground in Toronto
26 September 2022

Prince Amyn attended the groundbreaking ceremony today for Generations Toronto, a multi-generational housing development close to the Ismaili Centre in Toronto. Distinguished guests included Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Toronto’s Mayor John Tory and local and national leaders of the Jamat.

Mawlana Hazar Imam awarded Municipal Honours in Toronto
Mawlana Hazar Imam awarded Municipal Honours in Toronto
24 September 2022

The Key to the City of Toronto was awarded to Mawlana Hazar Imam at a special ceremony hosted today at the Ismaili Centre in Toronto, during which a segment of Wynford Drive was ceremonially named Aga Khan Boulevard.

Prince Amyn accepted the honours on behalf of Hazar Imam and thanked Mayor John Tory and the City of Toronto for the special gesture.

Prince Hussain and Princess Fareen at the UK launch event for the photography exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty at The Ismaili Centre, London.
Prince Hussain and Princess Fareen at the UK launch event for the photography exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty at The Ismaili Centre, London.
Photography exhibition aims to inspire admiration and protection of sea life
Photography exhibition aims to inspire admiration and protection of sea life
6 September 2022

Featuring almost a decade’s worth of photos, Prince Hussain’s exhibition The Living Sea – Fragile Beauty finally arrived in the UK. Entering the social hall of the Ismaili Centre, London yesterday, visitors found themselves in a dazzling underwater world.

Prince Rahim in conversation with Abdulla Shahid, President of the United Nations General Assembly, as Prince Hussain and Nazim Ahmad, Diplomatic Representative of the Ismaili Imamat to Portugal, look on.
Prince Rahim in conversation with Abdulla Shahid, President of the United Nations General Assembly, as Prince Hussain and Nazim Ahmad, Diplomatic Representative of the Ismaili Imamat to Portugal, look on.
Turning the tide in favour of action
Turning the tide in favour of action
28 June 2022

An Ismaili Imamat delegation led by Prince Rahim is attending the Ocean Conference in Lisbon at the invitation of the United Nations (UN). The conference aims to raise awareness and action around the alarming degradation of the planet’s oceans – which not only provide us with oxygen, food and livelihoods, but act as a giant carbon sink.

Prince Rahim in conversation with Monsignor Edgar Peña Parra, the Substitute for the Secretariat of State at the Vatican.
Prince Rahim in conversation with Monsignor Edgar Peña Parra, the Substitute for the Secretariat of State at the Vatican.
Prince Rahim meets with the Substitute for the Secretariat of State at the Vatican
Prince Rahim meets with the Substitute for the Secretariat of State at the Vatican
12 May 2022

Yesterday, 12 May, Monsignor Peña Parra, the Substitute for the Secretariat of State at the Vatican, was welcomed to the Ismaili Centre Lisbon by Prince Rahim, accompanied by Nazim Ahmad, Diplomatic Representative of the Ismaili Imamat to Portugal, and Rahim Firozali, President of the Ismaili Council for Portugal.

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