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Young girls from the Dubai Jamat form the Oceans X team, the winning team of the Innovation Award at the UAE First Lego League Competition.
Young girls from the Dubai Jamat form the Oceans X team, the winning team of the Innovation Award at the UAE First Lego League Competition.
Dubai girls team wins award for innovative solution at robotics competition
Dubai girls team wins award for innovative solution at robotics competition
10 February 2020

In an effort to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls through access to and participation in science, the United Nations recognises 11 February as International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Young girls from the Dubai Jamat have displayed that women and girls can thrive in the field of science by winning an award for their innovative solution at the FIRST Lego League (FLL) competition.

A Hackathon Dubai participant consults with a facilitator to determine if his group is on the right track.
A Hackathon Dubai participant consults with a facilitator to determine if his group is on the right track.
Hackathon Dubai empowers youth to address today’s technological challenges
Hackathon Dubai empowers youth to address today’s technological challenges
27 January 2020

The Ismaili Centre, Dubai held its first two-day Hackathon recently, which introduced 35 young individuals to real-world technological problems and challenged them to identify sustainable global solutions.

The Ismaili Centre was opened in 2009 in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam, Princess Zahra, and Prince Rahim.
The Ismaili Centre was opened in 2009 in the presence of Mawlana Hazar Imam, Princess Zahra, and Prince Rahim.
Humility in built form: An interview with Ismaili Centre Dubai architects
Humility in built form: An interview with Ismaili Centre Dubai architects
30 December 2019

As part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Ismaili Centre, Dubai, architects Rami El Dahan and Soheir Farid visited the Centre earlier this year and looked back on the successes and challenges in designing a welcoming building of timeless elegance.

The final creation of DiversiTree to celebrate the UAE’s Year of Tolerance.
The final creation of DiversiTree to celebrate the UAE’s Year of Tolerance.
Art installation in Dubai teaches about diversity
Art installation in Dubai teaches about diversity
29 December 2019

In an effort to highlight the importance of tolerance, President of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has proclaimed this year the ‘Year of Tolerance’. With this in mind, an event called DiversiTree was recently held at the Ismaili Centre Dubai. The project, which is part art installation and part performance art, brought together the collective creativity of the community to design a transformative experience for children and adults. This collaborative installation and performance brought to life the concept of diversity, while at the same time developing a breathtaking creation of artistic beauty.

Wall climbing under supervision of trained professionals
Wall climbing under supervision of trained professionals
The Aga Khan Scouts and Guides explore the UBUNTU concept in nature
The Aga Khan Scouts and Guides explore the UBUNTU concept in nature
14 December 2019
Developing analytical thinking, human interaction and confidence through Lego Robotics
Developing analytical thinking, human interaction and confidence through Lego Robotics
14 December 2019
The University Application Process
The University Application Process
ROADMAP, a Magazine for Secondary School Students
ROADMAP, a Magazine for Secondary School Students
15 November 2019
President Amiruddin Thanawala congratulating the appointed Student Officers
President Amiruddin Thanawala congratulating the appointed Student Officers
Ismaili Youth Model United Nations launches at the Ismaili Centre Dubai
Ismaili Youth Model United Nations launches at the Ismaili Centre Dubai
11 November 2019
Amsal Mohammad (15), Illiyan Kazani (15) and Azaan Dhrolia (15) against the motion - “Violent video games are making people more violent”.
Amsal Mohammad (15), Illiyan Kazani (15) and Azaan Dhrolia (15) against the motion - “Violent video games are making people more violent”.
CrossFire 2019 Encouraged Interesting Debates
CrossFire 2019 Encouraged Interesting Debates
4 October 2019
The main courtyard at the Ismaili Centre Dubai features an intricate geometric arrangement of water channels which, along with the flower beds and trees, evoke the natural environment within a built-up area.
The main courtyard at the Ismaili Centre Dubai features an intricate geometric arrangement of water channels which, along with the flower beds and trees, evoke the natural environment within a built-up area.
UAE Jamat strives towards a sustainable future
UAE Jamat strives towards a sustainable future
21 July 2019

Today, climate change affects every country on every continent. It has become a global challenge that requires local engagement. In response, the Jamat in the United Arab Emirates has actively participated in environmental programming in the country, acting as stewards for a sustainable, green future.

Bangladeshi folk and cultural dances performed by the Srishti Cultural Group
Bangladeshi folk and cultural dances performed by the Srishti Cultural Group
Bangladesh Culture, Heritage and Cuisine Celebration at Ismaili Centre, Dubai
Bangladesh Culture, Heritage and Cuisine Celebration at Ismaili Centre, Dubai
21 June 2019

The Embassy of Bangladesh, Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of Bangladesh, Dubai hosted a cultural evening in partnership with the Ismaili Community at the Ismaili Centre, Dubai on April 21, 2019.

AKDN Lunch at The Ismaili Centre Dubai
AKDN Lunch at The Ismaili Centre Dubai
25 May 2019