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His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Founder of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), has passed away in Lisbon at the age of 88, surrounded by his family, as announced by the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat.His Highness the Aga Khan IV speaking at the opening of the Aga Khan Centre in London. London, UK, 26 June 2018 Credit: Shyrose BhanjiA globally respected leader, the Aga Khan IV dedicated his life to humanitarian work, spearheading one of the worlds largest private development organizations, the Aga Khan Development Network, which has significantly impacted communities worldwide through education, health, culture, and economic initiatives. His leadership emphasized Islam as a faith of compassion, tolerance, and human dignity.One of the winners of the 202022 cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA): Community Spaces in Rohingya Refugee Response, Coxs Bazar by Rizvi Hassan, Khwaja Fatmi, and Sa...