Prime Highlights-
- Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi honors winners of the 13th Sharjah Government Communication Award from China, India, Thailand, Ukraine and the Arab world.
- The award drew 433 screened entries from 31 countries and covered 23 categories across five sectors, including six partner awards.
Key Facts-
- The Sharjah Government Media Bureau organizes the award, which has drawn over 9,500 entries in five years.
- The UAE Ministry of Defence received a special honor, accepted by Undersecretary Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi.
Background-
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, honored the winners of the 13th Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA), organized by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB).
Winners came from China, India, Thailand, Ukraine and the Arab world. Some 433 entries from 31 countries across four continents passed the first screening. The award covered 23 categories across five sectors, including six partner awards.
SGMB Director General Tariq Saeed Allay said the award has drawn more than 9,500 entries over five years. He said global partnerships help advance communication practices and create real impact for individuals, institutions and communities.
Partner awards went to Macao University of Science and Technology of China, India’s Haqdarshak Empowerment Solutions, Thailand’s Thai Health Promotion Foundation and Ukraine’s Kyiv Digital. The UAE’s Zoud initiative won Best Public-Private Partnership in Communication. Brigadier General Staff Pilot AbdulNasir Al Humaidi, spokesperson for the UAE Ministry of Defence, received the Outstanding Leadership award.
Government winners included Sharjah Youth, Sharjah Police, the UAE Ministry of Finance and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, which took the crisis communication prize. The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment won for the best use of artificial intelligence.
Khalifa University’s Sanad project won the University Challenge. The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity received the Global Impact through Soft Power award, and Minister Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais won Best Arab Personality with Positive Social Impact.