Afghanistan, Feb. 27 -- Officials in the city of Olbia, Italy, have proposed renaming the city's airport in honor of Shah Karim al-Husayni, the late Aga Khan IV, leader of the Ismaili Shia Muslims. The proposal, presented to Italian transport authorities, suggests that the airport's name be changed to "Olbia-Costa Smeralda-Shah Karim Aga Khan IV Airport" in recognition of the Aga Khan's contributions to the development of the Sardinia region.
Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Shia Muslims, passed away on February 4, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal, at the age of 88. He led the Ismaili community for 67 years and played a prominent role in improving the lives of millions through the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). His netwo...