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World champion Ismaili athlete from Tajikistan hopes to translate success into better sport facilities for his country
21 May 2014
Arthur Odilbekov of Tajikistan has been a determined athlete all of his life. He has won numerous tournaments on the Russian national stage in and internationally in various martial arts. With the 2012 World Championship in Pankration under his belt, he wants to see more training facilities and opportunities for Tajiks to pursue sport careers at home.
With clicking comes responsibility
16 May 2014
The Internet and social media have given us one more avenue of expression, a wealth of information, and the ability to connect effortlessly across the globe. But behaving irresponsibly online can affect relationships with friends and family and impact education and career paths.
VIDEO: Shared humanity a source of strength, says Mawlana Hazar Imam upon receiving the North-South prize
12 May 2014
Mawlana Hazar Imam and human rights activist Suzanne Jabbour were awarded the Council of Europe's 2013 North-South Prize today. The prize was presented by the President of Portugal, His Excellency Aníbal Cavaco Silva, at a ceremony held in the Senate Hall of the Portuguese Parliament.
Reviving a sacred concern for nature is essential to solving the environmental crisis says Seyyed Hossein Nasr
9 May 2014
Forces of modernity are preventing a meaningful response to the environmental crisis in favor of economic interests, says Dr Seyyed Hossein Nasr. The renowned intellectual and pioneering environmental philosopher was delivering the inaugural Ismaili Centre International Lecture in Burnaby, Canada.
UAE looks forward to opening of the Aga Khan Museum
7 May 2014
An event hosted at the Ismaili Centre, Dubai by the Aga Khan Museum and the Embassy of Canada to the United Arab Emirates offered a preview of what will be the first museum in North America dedicated to the Islamic arts and cultures. Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak al-Nahyan applauded the Museum’s goal to showcase diversity of Muslim societies and foster greater understanding amongst peoples of different backgrounds.
Gallery: Navroz reception at the UK Houses of Parliament
1 May 2014
UK Ismailis invited to mark Navroz at the Houses of Parliament
29 April 2014
London, United Kingdom – Leaders and members of the Ismaili community in the United Kingdom were invited to mark Navroz at the Houses of Parliament in March. The event was attended by Secretaries of State, Ministers, Peers, Heads of Mission and Members of Parliament.
Knowing what to do in an earthquake is vital
17 April 2014
In October 2013, over 341 000 individuals suddenly stopped what they were doing to Drop, Cover and Hold On! They were taking part in the AKDN ShakeOut – a drill that teaches people around the world how to protect themselves in the event of an earthquake.
California, AKDN and FOCUS renew and expand collaboration on disaster mitigation and preparedness
16 April 2014
AKDN, FOCUS and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services signed a Memorandum of Understanding in December that aims to reduce loss of life from man-made and natural disasters. The MOU builds on the Agreement of Cooperation that has been in place between the Ismaili Imamat and the State of California since 2009.
The reason that your phone has a camera
10 April 2014
Born in 965 CE, Ibn al-Haytham is considered by many to be the world’s first scientist. He also invented the camera obscura, the earliest avatar of the modern digital camera that you carry around in your pocket.
Video: Shale gas risks and opportunities weighed at Ismaili Centre Lecture in London
8 April 2014
The Rt Hon Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Andrew Austin, CEO of IGas Plc, and Law Professor Alan Riley of City University, London share a panel discussion on the future of shale gas at the Ismaili Centre, London.
Dismantling the barriers of disability
4 April 2014
More than one billion people around the world live with disabilities – approximately 15 per cent of humanity – but they are excluded from full participation in mainstream society by physical, social, economic and attitudinal barriers. Disability Days and other initiatives organised by the UK Jamat, show that these barriers can be overcome.
