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Diwan pavilion earns international awards 2023-10-19

The Diwan at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden, a year-round pavilion and event space, has won two international awards f
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reminetwork.com/

The Diwan at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden, a year-round pavilion and event space, has won two international awards for its design.

The Diwan has been awarded a 2023 International Architecture Award in the category of Exposition Centres, and a gold certification in the category of Public Building / Cultural Building from Grand Prix Du Design.

Aga Khan University celebrates World Environment Day 2023-06-06

“Oceans: The Mystery of the Missing Plastic” followed by a panel discussion at the AKU auditorium.
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https://dailytimes.com.pk/

The Aga Khan University commemorated the 2023 World Environment Day, featuring the screening of documentary, “Oceans: The Mystery of the Missing Plastic” followed by a panel discussion at the AKU auditorium.

Roche Diagnostics and Aga Khan University Hospital sign a contract to expand access to advanced diagnostics in E.A. 2023-10-12

Aga Khan University Hospital Chief Executive Officer Rashid Khalani (2nd right) exchanges documents with Dr Allan Pamba, Executi
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https://www.zawya.com/

Roche Diagnostics and the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi have signed a contract aimed at enhancing healthcare access in Kenya and East Africa by installing a fully automated diagnostics instrument at the Hospital

The installation will significantly speed up disease testing capacity and the output of results to patients

The Roche platforms can provide over 800 test results for multiple diseases within one hour, ensuring better access to high-quality diagnostics for patients across the region.

The Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan University Hospital celebrate the World Heart Day. 2023-09-17

The Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan University Hospital celebrate the World Heart Day
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tradechronicle.com

The Aga Khan University and the Aga Khan University Hospital commenced this year’s World Heart Day celebrations in full swing as the leadership of AKU, led by President Dr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin, and Section Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Saultat Fatmi, along with many other esteemed faculty members, medical staff, doctors, nurses, and enthusiastic medical and nursing students, came together for a vibrant Mini-Marathon on Sunday, 17 September 2023 at the AKU Sports and Rehabilitation Center, at the AKU Stadium Road Campus.

Aga Khan's Tahiyra wins Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes 2023-09-09

Tahiyra ridden by Chris Hayes wins the Coolmore America "Justify" Matron Stakes at Leopardstown  2023-09-09
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racingpost.com

Tahiyra (5/6f) won the Coolmore America ‘Justify’ Matron Stakes at Leopardstown this afternoon.

The Dermot Weld-trained filly claimed the first Group 1 of the Irish Champions Festival which takes places today at Leopardstown and on Sunday at The Curragh.

Ridden by Chris Hayes, the Aga Khan-bred and owned three-year-old was a length and a quarter winner over surprise England-trained runner-up Rogue Millennium, ridden by Danny Tudhope for trainer Tom Clover, as she notched up her fourth Group 1 victory.

Aga Khan's Shembala in full bloom 2023-09-08

Homebred by the Aga Khan, Shembala
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france-galop

Thursday, 7th September 2023, ParisLongchamp Racecourse (Paris) – Facing a strong contingent of visiting fillies led by the favourite Sunset Point (Dubawi), recently second at the same level at Newmarket's July course, Shembala (Cracksman) proved dominant in the last furlong of the €55,000 Darley Prix Joubert (L), a race for 3-year-old fillies contested over 1m6f.

Recalling Paradise: The Aga Khan Garden and The Diwan, Devon, Alberta 2023-009-01

Punctuating a forest walk at the entry to the garden, the woodland bagh centres on an elliptical polished granite pool of still
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www.canadianarchitect.com

PROJECT The Aga Khan Garden and The Diwan, University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (Aga Khan Garden) Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects

ARCHITECTS (Diwan) AXIA Design Associates (Design Architects), Arriz + Co. (Architectural & Interior Design), and Kasian Architecture, Interior Design, and Planning (Executive Architects)

TEXT David Down

AKU students launch environment-focused societies in Tanzania and Pakistan 2023-08-15

AKU Environmental Club
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www.aku.edu

With every passing day, the consequences of climate change and biodiversity loss become ever more apparent. Increasing incidences of extreme weather, natural disasters and disease outbreaks are now becoming the new normal. The most concerning part is that these incidences are not isolated but instead are part of a chain reaction with devastating effects throughout the globe.

Aga Khan University Medical College receives prestigious international award 2023-08-31

AKU Pakistan
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dailytimes.com.pk

The Aga Khan University’s Medical College has been awarded the AMEE (Association for Medical Education Europe) 2023 Stellar Award at an award ceremony in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Mumbai News: Muslim Sect Shia Ismaili Muslim community Seeks Law Protecting Trusts From Waqf Board 2023-08-16

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www.freepressjournal.in

Mumbai: The Aga Khan Shia Ismaili Muslim community has approached the government, seeking to draft a law to keep those charitable trusts and properties out from the Waqf Board's ambit that are not 'waqf'. Among the Muslim community, a 'waqf' is a permanent dedication (property) to God. Members of different sects within the community have contended that even those trusts that were created and meant for charitable functions have been listed as 'waqf' by the Board.

Prince Hussain Aga Khan presents his view of endangered species at Galerie des Pêcheurs 2016-06-17

Prince Hussain Aga Khan opens exhibit in Monaco    2016-06-17
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en.monacochannel.mc

Prince Hussain Aga Khan is exhibiting a series of photographs dedicated to animals at risk of extinction at Galerie des Pêcheurs. The photographer hopes that this exhibition will help to raise public awareness of the threat facing numerous species, including rhinoceroses, sharks and cheetahs. The founder of the "Focused on nature" association will head for the Tonga islands in the next few weeks to photograph whales and raise new funding for his organisation

All For A Good Cause 2023-08-17

His Highness The Aga Khan III
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thefridaytimes.com

Sir Sultan Mohammad Shah Aga Khan strongly believed that education was the ultimate tool with which Muslims could be empowered and taken on the path to prosperity. Taking forward his firm belief in education, he helped Muslims build institutes of educational excellence for their intellectual, social, and economic development

Sir Sultan Mohammad Shah, Aga Khan III, was one of the founders and the first president of the All-India Muslim League (AIML), the party that guided Muslims of the subcontinent to the cherished goal of a separate state.

Switzerland win The Aga Khan Trophy with Ireland second 2023-08-11

Aga Khan Trophy
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www.sportsnewsireland.com

Switzerland won the Aga Khan Trophy at the Dublin Horse Show this afternoon.

In an exceptional display by the pre-competition favourites and first-ever winners of the famous trophy in 1926, they produced two double clear rounds, and six clear rounds in total, as they ended the two-round Nations Cup on a zero score.

Pope Francis has special audience with Prince Rahim as part of series of interreligious encounters in Lisbon 2023-08-04

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Vatican News

As Pope Francis returned to the Apostolic Nunciature ahead of lunch on Friday, he held a series of brief meetings with three separate delegations, according to the Holy See Press Office.

The Pope met first with a delegation from the International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID), accompanied by Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.

Aga Khan supplies Sh641.3 million medical equipment 2023-02-15

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www.thecitizen.co.tz

Dar es Salaam. The Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHS-T), has distributed medical equipment worth Sh641.3 million as part of its Sh1.8 billion project meant to strengthen the country’s emergency healthcare.

The donation is implemented through a project dubbed “Improving Emergency Care in Tanzania” (IMECT), a tripartite project funded by the Polish government through its centre for international aid (PCPM), in conjunction with AKHS-T and the government.

Aga Khan fund intends to acquire additional shares of HBL worth nearly Rs3.5bn 2023-08-02

Habib Bank Pakistan
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brecorder.com

Habib Bank Limited announced on Wednesday that one of its key sponsors – the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) – has expressed its intention to purchase additional shares of the bank amounting to nearly Rs3.5 billion from the open market.

The development was shared by HBL in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).

AKU partners with G-B govt to improve teaching practices 2023-08-03

AKU Pakistan
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brecorder.com

KARACHI: The Aga Khan University (AKU) and Government of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) have signed an agreement to improve teaching practices in GB schools. The agreement was signed under the guidance of AKU’s President Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan welcomed at Buckingham Palace by King Charles III 2023-07-12

Buckingham Palace announcement
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Court Circular

King Charles III of Great Britain received Prince Rahim at Buckingham Palace on July 12, 2023

Aga Khan BMI-DAC partner for research and access to dementia care in Africa 2023-08-01

Aga Khan University's Brain and Mind Institute Director Prof Zul Merali and Davos Alzheimer's Collaborative CEO Drew Holzapfel a
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www.kbc.co.ke

The Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC) has partnered with the Aga Khan University’s Brain & Mind Institute (BMI), to launch a two-part research programme for dementia.

The collaboration aims to address the lack of diversity in dementia research, improve care, and increase access to innovative treatments across Africa.

Siyouni's Elbaz (owner His Highness The Aga Khan) Powers To TDN Rising Stardom At Deauville 2023-07-30

Elbaz wins at Deauville   2023-07-30
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www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/

There was a buzz in the air building up to Sunday's Prix de Crevecoeur at Deauville, the latest instalment of France Galop's series of premium races for unraced 2-year-olds, and the 7 1/2-furlong renowned staging post did not disappoint as His Highness The Aga Khan's homebred Elbaz (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}–Elennga {Fr}, by Exceed And Excel {Aus}) delivered an impressive debut display.


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