Impact of Ismaili Imamat: The year 2016 in review

by ismailimail
Posted on December 27, 2016December 28, 2016

January 2016
France: Académie Diplomatique Internationale’s board meeting in Paris
His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan hosts ADI board meeting in Paris

February 2016
London: Supporting Syria & the Region Conference
Video and Text: His Highness the Aga Khan’s statement to the Supporting Syria and the Region Conference The Aga Khan deplores devastation in Syria, calls for Islands of Stability His Highness the Aga Khan arrives at Supporting Syria & the Region Conference

March 2016
Egypt: Africa 2016 Forum in Egypt: Business for Africa, Egypt & the World Conference
Video: Optimism for Africa: Highlights from Africa 2016 conference where His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan delivered the Keynote Address Aga Khan says: Africa’s moment has come citing success of the Arusha Accord, Tunisian Constitution & courageous response to the Ebola crisis Video: Keynote Address by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Africa 2016 Conference Keynote Address by His Highness the Aga Khan at the “Africa 2016: Business for Africa, Egypt and the World” conference Aga Khan says: Africa’s moment has come His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan delivers the Keynote Address at the Africa 2016 Forum Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi hails AKDN projects as he meets His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan His Highness the Aga Khan arrives in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt His Highness the Aga Khan to deliver keynote address at the Africa 2016 – Business for Africa, Egypt & the World Conference
Kenya: Opening of the new state-of-the art Nation Media Group’s Printing Plant
Video: Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan at the opening of the new state-of-the art Nation Media Group’s printing plant Qtv Kenya Video Report in English and Swahili: Launch of Nation Media Group’s new printing press Remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Ceremony Commissioning the new Printing Press for the Nation Media Group (Nairobi, Kenya) Aga Khan Extols a Free and Responsible Media while Opening New Printing Plant in Kenya Free press more than ever, says Nation founder The Aga Khan \| Daily Nation New dawn as ‘Nation’ commissions new press \| Daily Nation Kenya View of the Nation Media Group’s new printing press in Kenya Minister of Information, Communications & Technology Kenya, with His Highness the Aga Khan at the launch of new printing press NTV Kenya Video Report: His Highness the Aga Khan launches new printing press His Highness the Aga Khan launches new ‘Nation’ press \| Daily Nation Live Webcast: His Highness the Aga Khan to inaugurate new Nation Media printing press His Highness the Aga Khan arrives in Kenya His Highness the Aga Khan to visit Kenya

May 2016
Portugal: Ismaili Imamat acquires Henrique Mendonça Palace in Lisbon
Ismaili Imamat’s Diplomatic Corps: Senior Officials of the Seat of Ismaili Imamat, Personal Representatives of the Imam & AKDN Resident Representatives Portuguese news media coverage of Ismaili Imamat’s €10 million investment boosting scientific projects in Portugal & Lusophone countries Photographs: President of the Portuguese Republic receives His Highness the Aga Khan at Belém Palace His Highness the Aga Khan in Portugal Ismaili Imamat acquires Henrique Mendonça Palace in Lisbon
Canada: Meetings with Prime Minister & Members of Parliament
Official Video: His Highness the Aga Khan in Prime Minister’s Office, Parliament Hill, Ottawa Lieutenant Governor of Ontario meets His Highness the Aga Khan MP Iqra Khalid welcomes His Highness the Aga Khan to the Parliament Prime Minister Trudeau discussed pluralism, human rights and respect for diversity with His Highness the Aga Khan Member Parliament of Canada Hon Mélanie Joly welcomes His Highness the Aga Khan MP Arif Virani with His Highness the Aga Khan & PM Justin Trudeau at Parliament Hill Shaun Chen, Iqra Khalid and other Members of Parliament welcome His Highness the Aga Khan Video: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomes His Highness the Aga Khan MP Yasmin Ratansi & Arif Virani welcome His Highness the Aga Khan to Parliament Hill His Highness the Aga Khan to meet Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada
Canada: Global Centre for Pluralism Lecture
Photo Album: Global Centre for Pluralism’s 2016 Annual Pluralism Lecture Video: Justice Albie Sachs speaks to Globe and Mail about his hopes for the future of South Africa Global Centre for Pluralism Annual Lecture 2016 Introductory Remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan CBC Radio Podcast: Interview with South Africa’s Justice Albie Sachs – 2016 Global Pluralism Lecture Full Event Video: Justice Albie Sachs delivers Global Centre for Pluralism’s 5th Annual Lecture at the Aga Khan Museum Global Pluralism Lecture 2016 with Albie Sachs: The Battle for the South African Constitution South African constitutional story carries lessons on pluralism \| The Ismaili Justice Albie Sachs: “Please accept South Africa’s most precious gift. Thank you, Your Highness.” Social media contributions: Global Pluralism Lecture 2016 Albie Sachs: Judicial influence, by osmosis Webcast: South Africa’s Justice Albie Sachs to Speak at Global Centre for Pluralism Annual Lecture 2016 Justice Albie Sachs of South Africa to deliver 2016 Annual Pluralism Lecture
Canada: Honorary Degree from Toronto’s Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies
Global: Why the World Celebrates His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV \| Constellation of Honours: Over 300 Accolades from 55 Countries Pontifical Institute for Mediaeval Studies awards Mawlana Hazar Imam an honorary degree Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies (PIMS) proudly honours His Highness the Aga Khan St. Mike’s Pontifical Institute honours Muslim leader Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies citation for His Highness the Aga Khan \| Aga Khan Development Network His Highness the Aga Khan receives Honorary Degree from Toronto’s Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies Canada’s oldest humanities research institute awards Mawlana Hazar Imam an honorary degree \| The Ismaili Pontifical Institute for Mediaeval Studies grants Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters in Mediaeval Studies to Mawlana Hazar Imam

September 2016
France: Aga Khan Academy Maputo
France and AKDN sign agreement to finance the construction of the Aga Khan Academy Maputo
Canada: Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship
Canada \| Governor-General Adrienne Clarkson: The Aga Khan believed in Canada – “He thought very highly of Canada and had a great belief in our values” Global: Why the World Celebrates His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV \| Constellation of Honours: Over 300 Accolades from 55 Countries Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada calls His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan “a dear friend and a mentor,” an inspiring global citizen of an inclusive world 6 Degrees releases much anticipated full event video of the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship honouring His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan in Toronto, Canada on September 21, 2016 Profile of His Highness the Aga Khan Senator Mobina Jaffer Congratulates the Aga Khan on receiving the first inaugural Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship His Highness the Aga Khan, inaugural recipient of the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship: An inspiration for all engaged in higher education MP Yasmin Ratansi Congratulates the Aga Khan on receiving the first inaugural Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship Aga Khan receives Prize for Global Citizenship \| Dhaka Tribune On the record: the Aga Khan’s call for multiculturalism \| Now Magazine Aga Khan gets global award to salute his exemplary role \| The Citizen Tanzania Over 50 countries invest 250+ honours to an individual that Canada’s 26th Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson, refers to as “the most magnificent human being – His Highness the Aga Khan” Aga Khan: When distant forces feel like dire threats \| Globe & Mail Symbolism of the medal created for the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship presented to His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan Video: Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan, accepting the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship Global News Canada: His Highness The Aga Khan receives Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship Remarks by The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship Prime Minister Justin Trudeau congratulates His Highness the Aga Khan Event summary: His Highness the Aga Khan receives the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan Accepting the Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship Watch Video Recording: Inaugural Adrienne Clarkson Prize for His Highness the Aga Khan Aga Khan wins global award for his peace efforts \| Daily Nation Social Media Messages: Inaugural Adrienne Clarkson Prize for His Highness the Aga Khan The Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship \| Aga Khan Museum Aga Khan wins Global Citizenship prize at 6 Degrees \| Toronto Star Canadian honour for Aga Khan \| Midday News Mumbai Global leader, His Highness the Aga Khan honoured for lifetime commitment to ideals of belonging and inclusion The Aga Khan awarded inaugural Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson on CBC Radio Toronto Metro Morning declares His Highness the Aga Khan, the first recipient of Global Citizenship Award His Highness the Aga Khan to be honoured with the inaugural Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship Mawlana Hazar Imam to receive Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship

October 2016
Belgium: Brussels Conference on Afghanistan
By channeling $1b to Afghanistan, Aga Khan highlights 3 areas in Brussels Conference \| Khaama Press Government of Afghanistan and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture to rehabilitate Kabul’s historic areas Statement by His Highness the Aga Khan \| Brussels Conference on Afghanistan (Video) Bilateral meeting: Afghan President and His Highness the Aga Khan \| Brussels Conference on Afghanistan (Photos/Video) Afghan President meets His Highness the Aga Khan \| Brussels Conference on Afghanistan (Video) Bilateral meeting: Swedish Deputy Prime Minister and His Highness the Aga Khan \| Brussels Conference on Afghanistan (Video) Bilateral meeting: French Minister of State and His Highness the Aga Khan \| Brussels Conference on Afghanistan (Video) Speech delivered by His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan at Brussels Conference on Afghanistan (Video) Speech delivered by His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan at Brussels Conference on Afghanistan His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan at the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan joins World Leaders to attend the Conference on Afghanistan at the European Council in Brussels
Kyrgyzstan: Order of Danaker
Global: Why the World Celebrates His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV \| Constellation of Honours: Over 300 Accolades from 55 Countries Watch Presentation of the Kyrgyzstan’s Highest Honour ‘Order of Danaker’ awarded to His Highness the Aga Khan (Video) Kyrgyz Republic’s Order of Danaker for His Highness the Aga Khan President Almazbek Atambayev awards Prince Karim Aga Khan IV the Danaker Order \| Kabar – Kyrgyz National News His Highness the Aga Khan Awarded Order of Danaker by the Government of Kyrgyzstan President Atambayev of Kyrgyzstan presents Danaker Award to His Highness the Aga Khan
Kyrgyzstan: Launch of University of Central Asia’s Naryn Campus
University of Central Asia’s Class of 2023 graduates with lofty dreams Princess Zahra Aga Khan, a Trustee of University of Central Asia, Congratulated Class of 2022 on Behalf of the Chancellor, His Highness the Aga Khan University of Central Asia Opens its First Campus as Part of Broad Commitment to Fostering Social and Economic Development Seneca College congratulates its academic partner the University of Central Asia on the launch of its inaugural campus in Naryn, Kyrgyz Republic Inauguration of the Naryn Campus of the University of Central Asia – 19th October 2016 (Video) Speeches delivered at the inauguration of the Naryn campus of the University of Central Asia His Highness the Aga Khan: “What this University is all about is not only the power of education, but also the power of international cooperation” \| Kabar – Kyrgyz National News University of Central Asia opens first campus in Naryn in Kyrgyzstan \| Times of Central Asia The Inauguration of Seitaaly Jakypov Park in Naryn, Kyrgyzstan Photographs: The Naryn Campus of the University of Central Asia Speech delivered by His Highness the Aga Khan at the inauguration of the Naryn Campus of University of Central Asia University of Central Asia opens its first campus Live Webcast: His Highness the Aga Khan to inaugurate University of Central Asia’s Naryn Campus Kyrgyz Parliament Speaker Tursunbekov, Prince Aga Khan IV discuss bilateral ties His Highness the Aga Khan arrives in Kyrgyz Republic ahead of University of Central Asia Naryn Campus inauguration \| The Ismaili Building it Differently – University of Central Asia’s Construction Approach His Highness the Aga Khan to inaugurate University of Central Asia’s new Naryn campus
UAE: Aga Khan Award for Architecture
Architecture and Plurality \| Lars Müller Publishers CGTN Africa: Some of the continent’s most creative buildings praised in Dubai Why Iran Is Opening Its Doors to Bold Architecture Great people never forget their heritage \| Gulf News Letters 2 AKAA steering committee members make the Blouin Artinfo list of 8 architects who made a mark in 2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016 Commemorative Stamp – Al Jahili Fort Proudly surveying the work of African architect & AKAA laureate Francis Kéré AKAA laureate Francis Kéré’s, architect of simplicity, showcases “Radically Simple” at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, Germany Outstanding African projects that were shortlisted for Aga Khan Award for Architecture \| Africa News Three Muslim Female Architects Won the Prestigious Aga Khan Award For Their Outstanding Projects \| MVSLIM Turkish Radio and Television Showcase: Aga Khan Architecture Awards Mawlana Hazar Imam hosts Aga Khan Award for Architecture dinner and concert at Ismaili Centre Dubai – YouTube Friendship Centre and Bait Ur Rouf Mosque receive 2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture \| Dhaka Tribune Muslim world’s best projects receive Aga Khan architecture prize from Shaikh Mohammad (Video) Mansour bin Zayed receives Prince Aga Khan IV (Video) Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs of the United Arab Emirates receives Prince Aga Khan IV Aga Khan Award for Architecture: A dome-less mosque designed by a Bangladeshi woman architect is a “spiritual refuge” \| PBS Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Mawlana Hazar Imam meets with Emirati leaders before departing the UAE \| The Ismaili Raga Madhuvanti, Music by Homayoun Sakhi played at the Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016 Ceremony Remarks made by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Award for Architecture Seminar held at the JW Marriot Hotel Dubai Mohammed bin Rashid attends Aga Khan Award for Architecture \| Government of Dubai Aga Khan Award for Architecture – 2016 Award Winner’s Seminar \| Dr. Pamela Chrabieh VP of UAE attends Agha Khan award for architecture ceremony \| Bahrain News Agency Watch Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan delivered at the 2016 Award for Architecture Ceremony (AKDN Video) Speech delivered by His Highness the Aga Khan at the Award for Architecture 2016 Ceremony Event: Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016 Award Ceremony Aga Khan in Al Ain for architecture awards \| The National UAE Mohammad presents Aga Khan Awards in Al Ain \| Gulf News Award Ceremony of the 2016 Aga Khan Award for Architecture Aga Khan Award for Architecture 2016 Seminar at the JW Marriot Hotel Dubai

December 2016
UAE: Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage conference
Impact & Relevance: World Leaders from over 40 Nations announce $100 million fund to protect endangered cultural heritage via Abu Dhabi Declaration at the International Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage Conference in UAE Mohammed bin Rashid Mohamed bin Zayed, Rulers, foreign heads of state, His Highness Aga Khan attend 45th UAE National Day celebration \| Government of Dubai Cultural Diplomacy: France, UAE, UNESCO, Aga Khan, 40 nation states, international organizations and museums bring synergy at Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage conference with the Abu Dhabi Declaration His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan attends Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan attends the upcoming new Louvre Abu Dhabi, UAE His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan at the 45th UAE National Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi
France: Meeting with Pakistan’s Minister for Finance in Paris
Pakistan’s Minister for Finance meets His Highness the Aga Khan in Paris
France: US Secretary of State, John Kerry thanked the Aga Khan for peace efforts around the world
2 Photo Galleries: His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan at US Secretary of State, John Kerry’s Légion d’honneur decoration ceremony US Secretary of State, John Kerry accepts France’s highest honour in the presence of His Highness the Aga Khan and thanks the Aga Khan for his peace efforts around the world

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