The Aga Khan awarded Honorary Doctorate by University of Évora for “Material and Spiritual Service to Humanity” on February 12, 2006

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Timeline 2006

Updated: December 04, 2006 at 14:10 EST.


PRINCE AMYN AGA KHAN IN NAIROBI
2006, December 4: Nairobi, Kenya: Prince Amyn Aga Khan, the personal representative of His Highness the Aga Khan, attended the Aga Khan Development Network (Kenya)'s reception at the Serena Hotel on Monday. [
more]

AGA KHAN IN PAKISTAN - OFFICIAL VISITS
2006, December 3-4: On December 3, HH Aga Khan attended a Luncheon at Chief Minister House in Karachi. On December 4, Prince Karim Aga Khan met with PM Shaukat Aziz in Islamabad. [
Daily Times article] [APP article] [PHOTOS] [more]

SPEECH of H.H. AGA KHAN AT THE AKU CONVOCATION
2006, December 2: Karachi, Pakistan: Extract:"...All of these changes suggest that we are moving into a new epoch of history, a new condition of human life. Many observers describe this new world as the “Knowledge Society” - contrasting it with the Industrial Societies or the Agricultural Societies of the past. In this new era, the predominant source of influence will stem from information, intelligence and insight rather than physical power or natural resources." [
Full SPEECH by HH Aga Khan] [Full SPEECH Firoz Rasul] [Pakistan visit PHOTO album] [Exclusive Convocation PHOTOS] [AKU article] [Dawn article] [APP article] [The News International article]

AGA KHAN IN PAKISTAN - KARACHI
2006, December 1: Karachi, Pakistan: Prince Karim Aga Khan reached here on Thursday on a five-day visit to Pakistan. Sindh Governor, Dr Ishratul Ebad, Sindh Home Adviser, Wasim Akhtar, and other high-ups received the guest at the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport. Later, Prince Karim Aga Khan held a meeting with Ebad at the Governor’s House, during which matters related to education, health, industrial progress and investment were discussed. H.H. The Aga Khan, Chancellor of the AKU will attend the 19th Convocation of the AKU to be held from 10:00am to 2:00pm. [
The News article] [Daily Times article] [some PHOTOS] [Pakistan visit PHOTO album] [Exclusive Convocation PHOTOS]

AGA KHAN RECEIVES 10TH ANNUAL PETER O'SULLIVAN AWARD
2006, November 21:The Savoy, London, UK: H.H. Aga Khan joined a select group of recipients when collecting the 10th annual Peter O'Sullevan award. The Aga Khan, who has dominated racing in France during his lifetime, said: "I came into this great game by accident at the age of 23." [
more]

AGA KHAN IN KENYA ON AN OFFICIAL TOUR
2006, November 13:Kenya: His Royal Highness the Aga Khan was in the country for an official visit during which he met with President Mwai Kibaki toured the Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi and the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa among other engagements. [
State House Press Release] [PHOTO]

AGA KHAN IN KAMPALA, MEETING OFFICIALS
2006, November 11:Kampala, Uganda: HH Aga Khan met with President Museveni, Prime Minister Professor Apollo Nsibambi, the Minister of Works and Transport Engineer John Nasasira, that of Energy and Minerals Mr. Daudi Migereko, State Minister for Industry Mr. Ephraim Kamuntu, and that of State for Investment Professor Semakula Kiwanuka. [
State House Press Release] [PHOTOS]

SPEECH AT THE INAUGURATION OF KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL
2006, November 10: Kampala, Uganda: SPEECH By HH Aga Khan. Extract: "AKFED will continue to be as supportive and creative as possible in responding to the evolving demands of developing economies. Yes, we must look with care at the dividends we can produce for the co-investors in our projects. But in the end, what will count most for AKFED is what it can contribute to the quality of human life in the cities, provinces, countries and regions in which we function. That will be our most important dividend." [
Full Speech] [PHOTOS]

AGA KHAN IN KAMPALA, UGANDA INAUGURATING THE SERENA HOTEL
2006, November 10: Kampala, Uganda: HH Aga Khan opened the Serena Hotel with President Yoweri Museveni. [
AKDN Press Release] [Uganda Press Release] [Speech by HH Aga Khan] [Speech by P. Musweni] [PHOTOS] [Hotel Condo Resort Article] [New Vision Article (NSSF)] [New Vision Article (HH Arrives)] [New Vision Article (Congratulations)] [a href="http://ismaili.net/timeline/2006/200611eastafrica/20061110kampala08.html">New Vision Article (Rapid Growth)] [The Monitor Article (World Class)] [Xinhua Article] [August Article] [The Monitor Article (Blessing)] [New Vision Article (Pr.Amyn)]

AGA KHAN IN HUNZA, PAKISTAN WITH PRINCE CHARLES
2006, November 3: Hunza, Pakistan: Prince Charles, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Aga Khan visited the Altit area of Hunza to see the development work being carried out by the Aga Khan Development Network. [
Many PHOTOS] [Dawn Report] [Times Online] [Prince of the Islamic World - International The News] [Prince of Wales Website]

AGA KHAN IN RAWALPINDI & ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN ON THE INVITATION OF PRESIDENT MUSHARRAF
2006, November 1-2: Islamabad, Pakistan: Prince Karim Aga Khan, is in Islamabad, Pakistan for a 3-day visit on the invitation of President General Pervez Musharraf. [
PHOTOS] [International-The News article] [The Pakistani Newspaper article] [Dawn Article] [ PakTribune article] [ Prince Charles may cancel Pakistan visit]

SPEECH AT THE INAUGURATION OF ISHKASHIM BRIDGE
2006, October 31: Ishkashim, Tajikistan: SPEECH By HH Aga Khan. Extract: "It has always seemed to me that bridges are among the most powerful and important symbols in human society - symbols of connection, of cooperation and of harmony. When harmony breaks down and conflicts ensue, the destroying of bridges is usually among the most urgent targets. But when peace and healing come, then it is the construction and rehabilitation of bridges that marks our progress." [
Full Speech] [PHOTOS] [Middle East Times article] [AFP article] [Pakistan Daily Times] [Asia-Plus: Bridge details] [Asia-Plus: 2 more bridges] [International The News]

AGA KHAN IN TAJIKISTAN
2006, October 30-31: Tajikistan - H.H. The Aga Khan visited Tajikistan. He joined President Rahmonov on the 30th in a groundbreaking ceremony for a world-class Serena Hotel in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The same day the two also visited the Ismaili Center construction site in Dushanbe. Next day on October 31st, President Rahmonov and His Highness leave for Gorno Badakhshan to inaugurate a bridge across the Panj River in the Ishkashim district. The Aga Khan is also visiting the Pamirs Botanical Gardens and the site of the future campus of the University of Central Asia (UCA) in Khorog. [
Serena Press Release] [Central Asia Visit PHOTO ALBUM with dozens of photos] [Ishkashim Speech] [Asia-Plus Serena article] [Asia-Plus Visit article]

AGA KHAN IN KYRGYZSTAN
2006, October 28-29: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: His Highness the Aga Khan made a brief visit to Bishkek where he met with a wide range of Krygyz leaders, including President Kurmanbek Bakiev, Prime Minister Feliks Kulov and senior parliamentarians. During the visit, the Aga Khan discussed new opportunities for local and regional economic development, as well as expansion of social development initiatives currently underway in various provinces of the Kyrgyz Republic. [
Central Asia Visit PHOTO ALBUM with dozens of photos] [Asia-Plus article] [Akipress article 1] [Akipress article 2]

HOTEL INTERCONTINENTAL AND KIVU SUN LEASED TO SERENA GROUP
2006, October 28: Kigali, Rwanda: According to Robert Mukombozi of the New Times in Kigali, the Rwandese goverment has finally agreed to lease for 30 years the five stars Kigali Hotel Intercontinental and Kivu Sun to Serena Group of Hotels. The final leasing contract is to be signed very soon. [
more]

AGA KHAN GRANTS AN INTERVIEW TO PETER MANSBRIDGE AT CBC
2006, October 26: INTERVIEW of H.H. The Aga Khan, Ottawa, Canada - Extract: "...in recent years, I think we're seeing more and more around the world that no matter what the nature of the conflict is, ultimately there is a rejection of pluralism as one of the components, whether it's tribalism, whether it's conflict amongst ethnic groups, whether it's conflict amongst religions. The failure to see value in pluralism is a terrible liability..." [
CBC TV Interview Extract]

SPEECH AT THE SIGNING OF THE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE GLOBAL CENTRE FOR PLURALISM
2006, October 25: Ottawa, Canada: SPEECH by H.H. The Aga Khan, Ottawa, Canada - Extract: "It will not surprise you that I am fascinated by Canada’s experience as a successful pluralistic society. My active engagement with Canada began in the 1970’s when many Ismailis found a welcoming refuge here in Canada from East African ethnic strife. Since that time, the Ismaili community has planted deep roots here, become self-sufficient, and can now make its own contributions to Canada’s pluralistic model. That model, in turn, is one which can help to teach, and inspire the entire world. " [
Full Speech]

AGA KHAN VISITS OTTAWA, CANADA
2006, October 25: Ottawa, Canada: HH The Aga Khan came to Ottawa, Canada for a short private visit to sign a funding agreement for the Global Centre for Pluralism to be established in partnership with the Government of Canada. He also held other meetings related to the Global Centre for Pluralism and other major Imamat projects in Canada. At 4:00 p.m. Prime Minister Stephen Harper met with His Highness the Aga Khan at the House of Commons. After the signing, they had dinner at the PM's residence at 24 Sussex Dr. [
Full Speech] [Speech by PM] [PHOTOS] [AKDN Press release] [Gov't Press Release English-Français-English2] [News: Centre for Pluralism] [Visit details] [AFP article] [Globe Article] [Citizen Article] [Canadian Architect] [CBC TV Interview Extract] [CBC TV coverage] [Toronto Star-25th] [Toronto Star-26th] [Ottawa Sun] [TheChronicleHerald] [Radio-Canada] [Citizen Editorial]

AGA KHAN GRANTS INTERVIEW ON CURRENT SUBJECTS
2006, October 12: In this INTERVIEW, HH The Aga Khan Discusses current issues: the foundations of his faith, the controversy over the pope's recent statements about Islam and ways of preventing a global clash between religions. [
more]

AGA KHAN PRESENTS DIE QUADRIGA AWARD TO UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT
2006, October 4: Berlin, Germany: Ukrainian President Receives Die Quadriga Award - Victor Yushchenko has been presented with Die Quadriga "United We Care" award for advocating democracy in Ukraine by His Highness Prince Aga Karim Khan IV, last year’s recipient of this prestigious award. [
more & pics]

PRINCESS ZAHRA AGA KHAN RECEIVES BSHF/WORLD HABITAT AWARD
2006, October 2 & 4: Princess Zahra Aga Khan received the BSHF/World Habitat Award in Naples, Italy on October 2, and In Kazan on October 4. [
article] [pics] [speech] [press release]

PRINCESS ZAHRA'S HORSE MANDESHA WON AT LONGCHAMP
2006, October 1: Paris, France: Princess Zahra's horse Mandesha won at Longchamp. HH Aga Khan attended with His daughter Zahra, the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at the Hippodrome de Longchamp. Winning owner Princess Zahra Khan said, "The Arc is a dream which will carry on to next year." Winning breeder the Aga Khan said, "We opted for the Opera instead of the Arc when we decided she would stay in training and besides three-year-old fillies don't have a good record in the race." [
pic1] [pic2] [pic3] [pic4] [pic5]

PRINCESS ZAHRA IN NAIROBI
2006, September 22: Nairobi, Kenya: Princess Zahra left Nairobi after a full day of meetings earlier on Thursday September 21st at the Aga Khan Pavilion and at the nearby Aga Khan University Hospital in Parklands. Faculty of the AKU and Dr Firoz Rasul the recently appointed president of the AKU as well as Asmita Gillani the CEO of the AKU now based in Nairobi and Mr Yusuf Keshavjee, member of the Board of Trustees attended the high level meetings.

FOUNDATION STONE LAYING CEREMONY OF THE AGA KHAN ACADEMY
2006, September 22: Hyderabad, India: Foundation Stone-Laying Ceremony of The Aga Khan Academy. In His SPEECH, His Highness the Aga Khan said: "...social progress can be greatest when aristocracies of class give way to aristocracies of talent – or to use an even better term – to meritocracies (...) the Academies will be serious, focused, rigorous environments – but at the same time they will be spacious and joyous places. They will operate on the cutting edge of knowledge and pedagogy, but they will be rooted in history and steeped in tradition. It is such an institution that I hope to bring to the city of Hyderabad." [Read the Speech] [Audio Clip]

HH THE AGA KHAN VISITS INDIA
2006, September 20-24: India: His Highness the Aga Khan spent 4 days in India. He met officials in Dehli, layed the foundation stone of the AgaKhan Academy in Hyderabad, and also met with his followers. [Gallery with News, Photos, Video, Speeches]

PRINCE HUSSAIN AGA KHAN MARRIES PRINCESS KHALIYA
2006, September 16: Aiglemont, France: Prince Hussain Aga Khan Marries Miss Kristin J. White (Princess Khaliya)- A religious marriage ceremony was held at Chateau Chantilly. Members of the Leaders International Forum represented the Jamat at the wedding ceremony. [Press release & photos] [Hello Magazine Article & photos] [French Article] [Photo Gallery.]

PRINCE HUSSAIN AGA KHAN MARRIES PRINCESS KHALIYA
2006, September 15: Aiglemont, France: Prince Hussain Aga Khan Marries Miss Kristin J. White (Princess Khaliya)- A civil marriage ceremony took place at Aiglemont, the Aga Khan’s family home in France. The marriage was officiated by the Mayor of Gouvieux, Mr. Patrice Marchand. [Photo]

AGA KHAN IN NAIROBI
2006, September 07: H.H. The Aga Khan left Nairobi after 6 days in Nairobi, Nyanyuki and at the Kilanguni Serena. He is seen here coming to the airport in a small plane minutes before boarding his own plane and leave for Kampala. [Small photo] - [High resolution photo [1.3 Meg]] [Small plane photo] - [High resolution plane photo]

NEW ISMAILI FACILITY OPENS TODAY
2006, August 30: Gov. Rick Perry and Mayor Pat Evans spoke at the new Ismaili Jamatkhana on Alma Dr. for the building's grand opening. The Ismaili Jamatkhana is a 30,000 sq ft. building that represents the Ismaili philosophy of balance in all aspects of life. [Plano Courier Star article 1] [Plano Courier Star article 2]

THOUSANDS OF LEBANESE HEADING HOME FROM SYRIA GET WFP FOOD PARCELS
2006, August 16: WFP and UNHCR, along with volunteers from the Aga Khan Foundation and the Syrian Red Crescent Society, are working around-the-clock at the main border crossings. [World Food Programme] [Malaysia Sun]

EIGHT NATIONS COMPETING FOR AGA KHAN TROPHY
2006, August 11: Eight nations are competing to win the prestigious Aga Khan Trophy in the blue-riband event at the Dublin Horse Show. [Irish Examiner]

UGANDA: SERENA GEARS UP FOR GRAND OPENING
2006, July 25: According to the Managing Director of Serena Hotels, Mr Mahmud Jan Mohamed, the Serena hotel in Uganda will open for public use at the end of this month but will await the official opening by President Yoweri Museveni and His Highness the Aga Khan at the end of the year. [AllAfrica] [Coast Week Kenya]

HIS HIGHNESS IN UK ATTENDING ASCOT RACES WITH HER MAJESTY, THE QUEEN TO RE-OPEN THE ASCOTS
2006, June 22: His Highness arrived at Rascot in open carriage accompanied by The queen. [More]

SPEECH: SEARCH FOR KNOWLEDGE ESSENTIAL FOR REVITALISATION OF ISLAMIC CIVILISATIONS
2006, June 15: Speaking at American University in Cairo Commencement, The Aga Khan Urges Students to Look Beyond the Traditional Barriersof both Geography and Culture in Quest for Knowledge. [Speech] [AUC] [Press Release] [Photos]

PRINCESS ZAHRA AGA KHAN IN ITALY
2006, June 11: Princess Zahra Aga Khan attends prize giving of Sardinia Rolex Cup & ISAF World Championship in Italy. [Photo] [More]

AGA KHAN TRUST FOR CULTURE AND THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MALI SIGN A COLLABORATION AGREEMENT
2006, June 7: A Collaboration Agreement was signed by the director of the National Museum of Mali, Samuel Sidibé, and the director general of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC), Luis Monreal. The agreement, signed in the presence of His Excellency Cheik Oumar Sissoko, Minister of Culture for Mali, aims to provide the Museum with a new information technology system, as well as improving the conservation facilities of its collections. [Press Release in English] [Français]

BELLERIVE FOUNDATION TO MERGE WITH THE AGA KHAN FOUNDATION
2006, May 31: His Highness the Aga Khan expressed hope that pluralism can prevail in the Islamic world, in addition to tolerance and pluralism, linguistic pluralism and pluralism in the interpretation of faith. [More] [Article]

ISMAILI CENTER PLAN APPROVED
2006, May 25: A group of Ismaili Muslims expects to begin construction of a 30,432-square-foot house of worship and center on Shermer Road north of Golf Road by spring of 2007. [more]

TOLERENCE AWARD AT TUTZING, GERMANY
2006, May 20: The protestant academy of Germany presented the Tolerance Award to His Highness the Aga Khan. The Ceremony took place at Tutzing, South Germany, at Tutzinger Schloss on Saturday May 20th, 2006. The German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeiert conducted the laudatory. [Photos] [Speech]

SIPA COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GRADUATION 2006
2006, May 15: SIPA (School of International and Public Affairs) of Columbia University held their Graduation ceremony on Monday, May 15, 2006, 2:00 p.m. The guest speaker was Prince Karim Aga Khan, Imam of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims and founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network. [ SIPA] [ Special Tribute] [ Photos] [Speech].

ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED BETWEEN PRINCE HUSSAIN AGA KHAN AND MISS KRISTIN J. WHITE
2006, April 24: The engagement is today announced between Prince Hussain Aga Khan and Miss Kristin J. White, who adopted the name Khaliya upon embracing Islam. Prince Hussain, the second son of the Aga Khan and Princess Salimah Aga Khan. [ AKDN]

TRIBUTE TO 'STEADFAST' QUEEN
2006, April 23: The Queen's enduring qualities of constancy, serenity and her ability to give the nation "heart" were praised at a special service of thanksgiving to mark her 80th birthday. Among the 700 guests were former prime ministers Baroness Thatcher and Sir John Major, Earl Spencer, the brother of Diana, Princess of Wales, and the Aga Khan. [ Daily Mail]

VISINDAR WINS RACE
2006, April 18: Visindar, trained by André Fabre, is the new favourite for the Vodafone Derby after an impressive win at Longchamp. Fabre said he would leave decisions about Epsom to his owner, the Aga Khan. “He knows everything about the Derby and I know nothing,” Fabre said. The Aga Khan missed this faultless reappearance but spokesman Georges Rimaud said: "Visidar beat nothing but did it very well. We are more than satisfied with his race and you couldn't have asked for more." [< A href="http://www.ismaili.net/timeline/2006/20060418belfast.html">Belfast Telegraph]

HIS HIGHNESS THE AGA KHAN MEETS WITH PRIME MINISTER SHAUKAT AZIZ
2006, April 10: Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz met with Prince Karim Aga Khan in Islamabad at the Prime Ministers House to discuss work on a comprehensive plan to tap the tourism potential of the country including simplifying visa and other travel procedures for tourists wanting to visit in the northern areas. [ Daily Times]

INAUGURATION OF FRENCH MEDICAL INSTITUTION FOR CHILDREN IN KABUL
2006, April 8: In Kabul, Afghanistan, President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, French First Lady Mme. Bernadette Chirac and His Highness the Aga Khan, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), today inaugurated the French Medical Institute for Children (FMIC). [ Press Release in English] [ Press Release in French] [ Speech in French] [ Speech in English] [ AFP] [ Photos]

SERENA IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN JULY 11th
2006, March 28: Prince Amyn Aga Khan toured the site of the scenic Kampala Serena Hotel, now undergoing renovation, ahead of its opening on July 11. [ New Vision Online]

THE AGA KHAN WELCOMES HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES TO AL AZHAR PARK
2006, March 20: His Highness the Aga Khan welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to Al-Azhar Park. The Royals commence a 3 week tour to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and India. [News]

THE AGA KHAN VISITS CAIRO
2006, March 19: His Highness the Aga Khan arrived at the Khayrbek Complex, being restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. [News]

THE AGA KHAN VISITS SYRIA
2006, March 18-19: His Highness the Aga Khan begins a two-day visit official visit to Aleppo, Syria, to attend an inauguration ceremony marking the recognition of Aleppo as a “Capital of Islamic Culture.” The ceremony was attended by Syrian Prime Minister, Mohamed Naji Al-Otri, Syria’s Minister for Culture, Dr. Riad Naasan Agha, various Cultural Ministers from the Arab World, and other dignitaries. [News]

THE AGA KHAN VISITS WASHINGTON
2006, March 15: His Highness the Aga Khan attended the the inaugural concert of Via Kabul: Central Asia Without Borders at the Freer Gallery’s Meyer Auditorium in Washington, U.S. A. He was joined by dignitaries from Washington’s political, diplomatic, legal and cultural fields. [Press Release]

AGA KHAN ROYAL TOLEDO FOUNDATION AWARD
2006, March 2: His Highness the Aga Khan today accepted an award from the Royal Toledo Foundation (Real Fundación de Toledo) for work in the preservation and revitalisation of historic cities in the Islamic world. His Majesty Juan Carlos I, Patron of the Foundation, made the formal presentation of the Award. [Press Release] [Speech] [Spanish Release] [EuroWeeklyNews] [Photos]

AGA KHAN PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICE, PAKISTAN ESTABLISHES ENDOWMENT TO LEVERAGE THE 2005 ALCAN PRIZE FOR SUSTAINABILITY
2006, March 2: Princess Zahra Aga Khan receives the 2005 Alcan Prize for Sustainability, in Vancouver on behalf of the Aga Khan Planning and Building Service, Pakistan. [Press Release] [Communiqué de Presse] [The Province] [NewsWire] [Speech]

FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IS AN INCOMPLETE VALUE UNLESS IT IS USED HONOURABLY, SAYS THE AGA KHAN
2006, February 21: Most of us seek societies that are at once plural and peaceful - a goal that is important but also elusive. For even our best efforts to combine stability with modernity seem to be constantly disrupted. [Globe and Mail]

AGA KHAN DISCUSSES ETHICAL STANDARDS AS A KEY TO STABILITY OF THE MODERN DEMOCRACIES
2006, February 12: Modern societies must improve the rigour and relevance of their educational curricula, strengthen the institutions of civil society and build a strong ethical framework of tolerance and respect if they are to be stable and secure democracies, able to protect the interests of their citizens, His Highness the Aga Khan said today. [Speech] [Press Release] [Photos]

AGA KHAN PROPOSES CONFERENCE ON "ENABLING ENVIRONMENT" FOR AFGHANISTAN DEVELOPMENT
2006, January 31: Representatives from 70 countries met in London to sign what is being called the Afghanistan Compact. The meeting hosted by Blair and Karzai focuses on reconstruction. Condolezza Rice sitting beside the Aga Khan announced a new $1.2 billion aid package. The Aga Khan's development agencies are major players in the Afghan development process. [Press Release] [Speech] [Opening Speech] [Transcript] [Associated Press]





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