The 13th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024), themed “Agile Governments… Innovative Communication,” commenced on Wednesday at the Expo Centre Sharjah and featured a compelling panel discussion titled “From the Core of a Resilient Economy to Communication Arts.” Covering the salient topic of economic resilience, a concept that has gained importance in […]

As part of the 13th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau under the theme “Agile Governments… Innovative Communication,” the Children’s hosted a panel discussion titled “What is the Solution to Children’s Content Challenges?” The session, in collaboration with the United Arab Emirates University, aimed to highlight ways to […]

As part of the 13th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024), ‘Trends Research and Advisory’ organised two seminars that brought together academics, communication experts, and international research consultants who emphasised that communication is essential, not a luxury, and that governments should leverage future research in this field. Beyond the virtual world Examining the concept of […]

Experts discussed various aspects of the relationship between machines and humans in journalism during the first day of the 13th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024) on Wednesday. The inaugural day featured three events organised by Sharjah Press Club, exploring the use of technology, artificial intelligence, and robotics in the media. Human-centric […]

The International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024) kicked off on Wednesday (September 4) with a thought-provoking discussion on a key global trend – the growing and untapped potential of the Silver Economy at the IGCF’s Gov. Talks platform. In the session titled ‘How does ageing become the essence of the ‘silver economy?’ HE Hessa Bint […]

“The UAE is positioned 22nd globally in talent attraction and retention now, and our plan is to be one among the top 10 countries in seven years’ time,” announced H.E. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Minister in charge of Talent Attraction and Retention in the UAE federal […]

His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council (SMC), visited the various pavilions and was briefed about the accompanying activities of the 13th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024), held at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by the Sharjah Government […]

The scope and challenges of government marketing strategies are being conveyed to a team of enthusiastic media and marketing professionals as well as aspirants primarily from various UAE entities by former United Nations official and public administration expert Dr. Guido Bertucci at the 13th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024) taking place […]

The 13th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), held at Expo Centre Sharjah, brought together a distinguished group of experts and thought leaders to explore the intricate dynamics of public communication in the digital era. At the event, a series of in-depth workshops organised by Forbes Middle East under the overarching capacity-building program “Influencer Dynamics: Mastering […]

The 13th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) at Expo Centre Sharjah, witnessed a powerful speech by H.E Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office titled ‘National Media and Prosperity,’ on the role of national media in […]