The Leadership of the Ismaili Community in the UAE meets with His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum

The delegation conveyed Ramadan greetings to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed on behalf of His Highness the Aga Khan and the Ismaili Community in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). President of the Community, Aziz Merchant, thanked the Rulers & Government of the UAE for their continuous support to the Community, which completes fifty years of its presence in the UAE. The delegation also informed His Highness Sheikh Ahmed about the visit of Prince Rahim Aga Khan to Expo 2020 and conveyed Prince Rahim’s congratulations to the Government on designing and hosting such an innovative, vibrant and inspiring international event. The delegation praised His Highness Sheikh Ahmed in his role as the Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee in delivering a world class Expo, and conveyed his appreciation of the efforts of Director General, Her Excellency Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, in enabling a meaningful partnership between Expo 2020 Dubai and Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).

President Aziz informed His Highness Sheikh Ahmed of the ongoing discussions between the Aga Khan Trust of Culture (AKTC) and the Ministry of Culture and Youth for the UAE, to explore new areas of potential collaboration in the cultural sector, which are based on shared values and objectives.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed described the memorable moments he shared with His Highness the Aga Khan in and outside of the UAE and asked President Aziz Merchant to convey best regards, good wishes and greetings to His Highness on his behalf.