Nahyan to highlight Emirati values of respect for cultures
Minister for Tolerance and Coexistence will deliver a keynote speech at the IGCF on Wednesday, highlighting optimal communication strategies to enhance mutual cultural respect
Sheikh na hy an bin mubarak al na hy an,uae minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, will deliver a keynote speech at the 11th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), on Wednesday, in Expo Centres harj ah, highlighting optimal communication strategies to enhance mutual cultural respect and balanced relations between nations and people to strengthen relationships to achieve prosperity and growth in various fields, according to WAM.
In the Inspirational Talk titled “Optimal communication strategies for balanced relations between cultures,” Sheikh Nahyan will shed light on government partners responsible for designing and implementing communication strategies to promote cross-cultural understanding and respect and the difference between harmony and cancellation.
He will present the UAE as a model for practising cross-cultural harmony and maintaining a balance of values by embracing more than 200 nationalities on its soil, and highlight its positive impact on the economy, particularly in atracting foreign investments.
IGCF is organised by the International Government Communication Centre (IGCC) — an initiative of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB).
The two-day forum runs under the theme “Challenges and Solutions” this year.
Its packed agenda comprises 7 main discussion sessions, 10 inspiring speeches, 6 workshops, 13 interactive plaforms and 40 side activities.
The agenda will be led by 160 senior public officials, thought leaders and experts who will highlight the role of government communication in overcoming local and global governance challenges, and social and economic crises while highlighting opportunities arising from them.
This year, International Government Communications Forum has brought together the largest number of partners, sponsors and supporters in its 11-year history, Tariq Saeed Allay, Director General of the sh arj ah government media bureau, asserted on Sunday during an inspection visit to the conference venue to review final preparations.
The region’s leading thought leadership forum on government communication will stage its 11th annual edition later this week on Sept.28-29 in Expo Centre Sharjah, with 29 partners, who will envision the future of the sector, train and upskill young talents during training sessions as well as provide media coverage of the two-day event.
“Through these partnerships, we look forward to making IGCF a bigger success than previous editions to achieve the developmental goals of Sharjah,” Allay noted thanking IGCF 2022 partners, adding, “The forum’s continued success over the past years would not have been possible without their support. Our partners have played a major role in achieving the goals and ambitions of the international forum.”
The Director General concluded his visit lauding the readiness of teams and preparations underway.
He called on the public to atend the activities designed to highlight government communications’ best practices and the workshops aimed at deliberating and formulating practical solutions to community challenges.
The popular “Inspirational Talks” series hosted by the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) has picked topics of key interest including common human habits, the power of hope-filled words in shaping societies, ways to boost productivity, and more, for its 11th annual edition.
One of these talks, titled “The doors of thought and the industry of hope,” is set to be delivered by eminent biologist, social activist and behaviourial specialist, Dr Khaled Ghatas.
The upcoming edition of IGCF themed “Challenges and Solutions” is supported by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Sharjah Broadcasting authority; sh arj ah media city( sh ams ); Nama Women Advancement Establishment; The Big Heart Foundation; Department of Statistics and Community Development, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism development authority; expo centres harj ah; Sharjah Asset Management; Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa); House of Wisdom; Rubu’ Qarn Foundation; 01 GOV; UAE University; Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS); Arab Youth Center; Sky News Arabia and its academy; Dubai Media Incorporated; New Media Academy; Emirates News Agency (WAM); Sharjah Press Club; Dar Al Khaleej; Abu Dhabi Media; Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting; Massachusets Institute of Technology (MIT); Arab Administrative Development organization( ar a do )— arab league; UNHCR; Emirates Airlines and ENEX.