Award winners honoured at communication forum
The UAE government media briefing team and Dr Farida Al Hosani, spokesperson of the UAE health sector, received special mention, as the winners of the 8th edition of the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) were honoured at the 10th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF).
The award highlights the exceptional work of institutions and individuals in the government communications field.
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of Sharjah Media Council, commended the winners in 16 categories on the concluding day of IGCF at Expo Centre, Sharjah.
The jury of the award, organised by the International Government Communication Centre (IGCC), a subsidiary of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), previously shortlisted 46 finalists to be recognised across SGCA’S 16 categories.
Speaking at the ceremony, Tariq Saeed Allay, director general of Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), said the award is “a celebration of Sharjah’s unique and comprehensive journey built on a distinguished relationship between the government and the community, and between institutions and the public.”
Advancing communication
E Mohammed Jalal Al Raisi, head of the SGCA jury committee, said: “Over these eight editions, SGCA has set new standards that have helped government communications. This was evident even in the high-calibre submissions received by the award,” he pointed out. “The awards received 403 submissions. The jurors shortlisted 212 nominees, including 183 from the UAE and 29 from various countries. Of these, 46 finalists eventually competed in the award’s 16 categories, 12 of which are nominated, three selected by SGCA jurors, and one through online public voting.”