Running up on the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2021) stage with the familiar enthusiasm that has earned Ahmed El Ghandour over five million followers on YouTube, the Egyptian science nerd brought a smile to the faces of his fans as he effortlessly simplified the concept of ‘Delivering the Truth in Communications’ during an inspirational […]

A thought-provoking session that explored the growing impact of the digital content industry and delved into how content has changed over the years, wrapped up two days of exciting discussions that were held on September 26 and 27 to mark the 10th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), organised by the Sharjah Government […]

RemieAkl, popular Lebanese singer, poet, actress, and performance artist, captivated the audience at the 10th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) with her poignant words and digital visual storytelling skills as she urged the Arab youth to strive for positive change in society. In an Inspirational Talk session titled, ‘Where I get my […]

In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, a distinguished panel of speakers featuring former and current senior government officials unanimously asserted at the 10th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) taking place in Sharjah, that the utilisation of government communication tools is still relevant; in fact, an […]

Kuwaiti writer and media professional Mohammed AlMulla said: “At the onset of the pandemic, the messaging by government entities and officials was analysed to measure the effectiveness of their communication. Those who are able to speak intelligently and convincingly in front of an audience are perceived as more credible and capable, and this is no […]

In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the second day of the 10th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), opened with plenty of online and cybersecurity awareness and the role played by Gen Z in futureproofing the world. HE […]

Yas Island, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment hubs, recently conducted a survey to discover what GCC residents really want when planning a vacation. The research, which surveyed almost 900 participants across the region – including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar as well as Kuwait- comes as regional border restrictions ease. GCC […]

The 10th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) at Expo Centre Sharjah, hosted a panel discussion titled ‘Nature of storytelling and function in discourse’ on Sunday, September 26, to highlight the effectiveness of storytelling in successfully translating government discourses to communities. Moderated by Lebanese television […]

At an interactive session held at the 10th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) 2021 that opened at Expo Centre Sharjah on Sunday (September 26), Alastair Campbell –British politician and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair’s Spokesman and Press Secretary, emphasised the importance of effective communication for successful crisis management. Speaking at the […]

The 10th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2021) hosted a series of key discussions on the sidelines of the two-day forum to raise awareness and understanding about the significant role played by public communications and empower the youth, social media influencers and government communication departments. The featured talks included ‘Influencers’ Forum: Infodemic’and […]