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Aga Khan: Architects must find solutions "to help people live together in dignity"
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The Aga Khan has called on architects to find solutions to "the daunting task of helping one another to live together in dignity" in the face of increased economic inequality, as well as the rising threat of climate change. The spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community and the award's benefactor also pushed Muslims to engage with the natural world and the challenges it poses. Speaking at the Aga Khan Award for Architecture presentation ceremony in Kazan, Russia, His Highness said: "Human challenges seem to intensify at an accelerating pace these days – climate change, economic inequalities, epidemics, political polarisation, population displacements and the daunting task of helping one another to live together in dignity."

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Aga Khan: Architects must find solutions "to help people live together in dignity"

The Aga Khan has called on architects to find solutions to "the daunting task of helping one another to live together in dignity" in the face of increased economic inequality, as well as the rising threat of climate change. The spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community and the award's benefactor also pushed Muslims to engage with the natural world and the challenges it poses. Speaking at the Aga Khan Award for Architecture presentation ceremony in Kazan, Russia, His Highness said: "Human challenges seem to intensify at an accelerating pace these days – climate change, economic inequalities, epidemics, political polarisation, population displacements and the daunting task of helping one another to live together in dignity."
Think about reasons while going for change, says Bangladeshi award-winning architect
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The architects and people who are involved in decision-making, planning and development in Bangladesh need to take environmental aspects into account instead of going for a "wholesale change", says an award-winning Bangladeshi architect. "We can't just go and change the environment and landscape in a wholesale manner before we've understood the implications of the changes," architect Saif Ul Haque told UNB. Saif Ul, a well-known architect at home, said this was what he exactly wanted to pursue in the future. Saif Ul's Arcadia Education Project in South Kanarchor is one of the six winning projects of the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture.

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Think about reasons while going for change, says Bangladeshi award-winning architect

The architects and people who are involved in decision-making, planning and development in Bangladesh need to take environmental aspects into account instead of going for a "wholesale change", says an award-winning Bangladeshi architect. "We can't just go and change the environment and landscape in a wholesale manner before we've understood the implications of the changes," architect Saif Ul Haque told UNB. Saif Ul, a well-known architect at home, said this was what he exactly wanted to pursue in the future. Saif Ul's Arcadia Education Project in South Kanarchor is one of the six winning projects of the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
From wasteland to environment protection marvel: Sharjah’s Wasit Wetland Centre makes history
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Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of the Environment Protection Areas Authority (EPAA) received the award from His Highness. Wasit Wetland Centre was one of six projects to win the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture chosen out of 380 projects. It is one of the world’s most prestigious awards for architecture with a prize money of $1 million to be equally shared amongst the winners. Speaking to Gulf News, Hana Saif Al Suwaid said that Wasit Wetland Centre was not only a beautiful place that added aesthetic environmental and tourism-related values; but was a place to learn and educate our community especially the younger generations. "We are delighted to have won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture as it is a well-deserved win for Wasit Wetland Centre", she said.

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From wasteland to environment protection marvel: Sharjah’s Wasit Wetland Centre makes history

Hana Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairperson of the Environment Protection Areas Authority (EPAA) received the award from His Highness. Wasit Wetland Centre was one of six projects to win the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture chosen out of 380 projects. It is one of the world’s most prestigious awards for architecture with a prize money of $1 million to be equally shared amongst the winners. Speaking to Gulf News, Hana Saif Al Suwaid said that Wasit Wetland Centre was not only a beautiful place that added aesthetic environmental and tourism-related values; but was a place to learn and educate our community especially the younger generations. "We are delighted to have won the Aga Khan Award for Architecture as it is a well-deserved win for Wasit Wetland Centre", she said.
BACA President receives 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture
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President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, was conferred the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture by His Highness for BACA’s "Revitalisation of Muharraq" Project. Shaikha Mai asserted that the prestigious award was the fruitful outcome of the tremendous efforts exerted for years to revitalise Bahrain’s old towns and cities, including Muharraq which, she said, is gaining a global importance year after year, stressing that investment in culture is a means to achieve sustainability.

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BACA President receives 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture

President of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA), Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa, was conferred the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture by His Highness for BACA’s "Revitalisation of Muharraq" Project. Shaikha Mai asserted that the prestigious award was the fruitful outcome of the tremendous efforts exerted for years to revitalise Bahrain’s old towns and cities, including Muharraq which, she said, is gaining a global importance year after year, stressing that investment in culture is a means to achieve sustainability.
Tanzania unveils first Senographe Pristina Digital Mammography
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The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam (AKHS) has installed GE Healthcare’s Senographe Pristina, a more advanced and comfortable mammography system for patients, with next-generation 3-D digital technology for the first time in Tanzania. Senographe Pristina is engineered by Women for Women to help reduce pain, discomfort and anxiety women experience during a mammography. Mr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin, Regional CEO of AKHS East Africa said: "Radiology department at AKHS has been a pioneer in investing in advanced technologies to enhance diagnostics which play a key role in modern day management of patient."

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Tanzania unveils first Senographe Pristina Digital Mammography

The Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam (AKHS) has installed GE Healthcare’s Senographe Pristina, a more advanced and comfortable mammography system for patients, with next-generation 3-D digital technology for the first time in Tanzania. Senographe Pristina is engineered by Women for Women to help reduce pain, discomfort and anxiety women experience during a mammography. Mr. Sulaiman Shahabuddin, Regional CEO of AKHS East Africa said: "Radiology department at AKHS has been a pioneer in investing in advanced technologies to enhance diagnostics which play a key role in modern day management of patient."

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15 August 2019

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East Africa: Gide advises ECGLC on hydroelectric power plant agreement

7 August 2019

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Kenya: IPPs root for shared regional projects as cross-state Ruzizi III starts

1 August 2019

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Bangladesh: AKDN celebrates Imamat Day in city

31 July 2019

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Three accords finalised for the 147 Ruzizi III hydropower project

29 July 2019

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Portugal: Prince Amyn Aga Khan receives Medal of Honour of Porto City in recognition of his patronage to the art

14 July 2019

UNB (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh: Aga Khan School celebrates graduation, award giving ceremony

1 July 2019

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Bangladesh: Aga Khan Foundation hosts discussion on public service

8 June 2019

The East African (Kenya)

Portugal: UN deputy to deliver 2019 annual pluralism lecture

18 April 2019

Daily Sun (Bangladesh)

Bangladesh: AKDN delegation calls on DU VC

3 April 2019

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Award-winning Mustafa Said urges Arab artists to preserve traditional music

3 April 2019

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theartsdesk in Lisbon: Aga Khan Music Awards

2 April 2019

Daily Nation (Kenya)

Aga Khan Music Awards winners bag Sh50m

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