The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced receiving 2,506 applications for the 13th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Translation Grant, including 1,215 applications submitted as part of the annual Professional Programme that took place prior to the 42nd edition of SIBF last year. The SBA noted that the number of approved titles […]

Media and psychology experts emphasised that creating content for children is a noble profession, comparable to that of teachers and educational specialists. This profession plays a crucial role in instilling positive values, enhancing children’s skills and abilities, and helping them acquire new competencies. Moreover, it contributes to protecting them from negative phenomena such as bullying, […]

On the second day of the 13th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) at Expo Centre Sharjah, media experts put the spotlight on the growing influence of digital platforms, emphasising the importance of government officials engaging directly with the public to ensure their messages are not only […]

The inaugural day of the 13th Sharjah International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, hosted an inspiring panel discussion in collaboration with the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators. Titled ‘Children’s Content in Social Media,’ the session saw 15 children from the Sharjah Children’s Council discussing […]

The fear of deepfakes – images, videos, or audio edited or generated using artificial intelligence (AI) tools – has limited people’s confidence in the authenticity of content. According to recent reports, deepfakes will cost the world over US$10 trillion by 2025, creating challenges for several institutions, including hospitals and governments. On day two of the […]

As part of its participation in the 13th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024), the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah hosted two discussions underlining the importance of cultural exchange and instilling diplomatic values in children. The entity also collaborated with the Alliance Française and the King Sejong Institute’s  Sharjah chapters […]

The final day of the 13th International Government Communication Forum featured a series of inspiring talks on innovation, climate action, and civic engagement, as part of the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) speeches during the forum. International speakers, including ministers and government officials, revealed eye-opening, transformative initiatives in their countries that address global challenges such […]

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) had a notable presence at the 13th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), which was held from 4th to 5th September 2024 at the Expo Centre Sharjah and organized by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB). Sheraa’s participation was highlighted through several key sessions that demonstrated its ongoing contribution to economic […]

On the second day of the 13th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) under the theme ‘Agile Governments… Innovative Communication’, two training sessions were conducted in collaboration with the Sharjah Press Club. The sessions focused on managing and preparing television programmes and exploring successful radio presentation techniques. […]

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Media Council, honoured the 11th Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA 2024) winners on Thursday. The event, organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), took place at Expo Centre Sharjah, coinciding with the conclusion of the 13th International Government Communication Forum […]