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In an exclusive interview with The Ismaili TV, Sultan Allana, Director of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), shares the depth of AKFED's strategic vision and its practical implications for the lives of people in the developing world.
In case you missed it last month, Professor Zayn Kassam, Director of The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS), joined us for an exclusive interview with The Ismaili TV. She talked about her journey in academia and offered her insights on the multifaceted role and mandate of the IIS.
Prince Amyn was yesterday honoured with the gold medal of Castelo Branco in recognition of his efforts to promote arts and culture in Portugal and around the world.
This morning Princess Zahra met with the Prime Minister of Tanzania, the Honourable Kassim Majaliwa, at his office in Mlimwa, Dodoma.
Join host Shamya Jaffer for the latest episode of The Ismaili Update, coming to you from the Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam, where Princess Zahra today attended the inauguration of a new Cancer Care Centre. With its world-class facilities, the Centre will help pave the way toward a healthier, brighter future for Tanzania and its people.
Princess Zahra today joined guests and supporters to celebrate the inauguration of a new Cancer Care Centre at the Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam. The new state-of-the-art facility represents a big leap forward in the battle against cancer in East Africa.
Princess Zahra will deliver remarks tomorrow at the inauguration of a Cancer Care Centre at the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam. Join us live from Tanzania to learn how AKDN is helping to improve the quality of healthcare in East Africa.
Join host Asma Gowani for the April edition of The Ismaili Update, as we look back at some of the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat over the past month.
Heads of State from the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) were hosted yesterday at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat. Prince Rahim and Prince Aly Muhammad welcomed Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and leaders from other Lusophone countries. | Em português
Os Chefes de Estado da Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (CPLP) foram recebidos ontem no Diwan do Ismaili Imamat. O Príncipe Rahim e o Príncipe Aly Muhammad deram as boas-vindas ao Presidente da República, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, e aos líderes de outros países lusófonos.
Canada’s Representative to the Ismaili Imamat, His Excellency Ralph Goodale, presented his credentials today at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat.
Across cities in parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe, a green revolution is sprouting—one that promises hope for the natural environment and local communities. This Earth Day, let’s take a look at microforests, and their potential to transform urban centres.
Ever wondered what links Airbnb hosts, personal tutors, and dog walkers? They are all part of the so-called “gig economy.” If you’ve ever taken an Uber ride or bought something from Etsy, you’ve also participated in this economy. Read on to learn how such trends are changing the way people work and live.
Eid al-Fitr is a festival in which we express gratitude for the blessings in our lives, extend our compassion and generosity to others, and celebrate with our families and communities. Watch this clip to learn about the festival that marks the end of the month of Ramadan. Also available in Arabic, French, Farsi, Gujarati, Portuguese, Tajik, and Urdu.
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The Ismaili presents a rendition of Lab pe aati hai Du’a, performed by ZIKR band. The prayer, in the form of verse, was originally written by the philosopher-poet Muhammad Iqbal in 1902.
From across her desk, the doctor looks me in the eye. “I’m sure you have the condition,” she says in a matter-of-fact tone. “I can confirm the diagnosis.” My mind goes into a spin. These are words nobody wants to hear. Except me — this is exactly what I wanted.
Bringing a child into the world is a formative experience for every mother, and many factors determine the wellbeing of both mother and baby. In vulnerable societies like Syria, however, child-bearing women face a host of problems, from unreliable information about pregnancy to a lack of suitable healthcare settings. The Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) in Syria has been expanding its presence in the country to help overcome such challenges.
Join us for the March edition of The Ismaili Update, as we look back at the exciting stories from the worldwide Jamat over the past month.
