Day: September 29, 2022

SHARJAH, Felipe Calderón, former President of Mexico, said that the UAE is one of the most committed countries to renewable energy and green transition.   In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), on the sidelines of the 11th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) which concluded at Sharjah Expo Centre today,… Continue reading UAE renewable energy efforts globally commendable: Former Mexican President

SHARJAH, Panellists at the ‘Breaking Biases in Communication’ session held on the inaugural day of the 11th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2022), on Wednesday, said that the stereotypical imagery and portrayal of women in media is changing due to increased public awareness, thanks to successful initiatives championing media discourse that promotes… Continue reading NAMA Women Advancement highlights global communication campaigns

Sharjah, A group of Emirati women artisans who work with the UAE-based Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council (Irthi), a NAMA Women Advancement (NAMA) affiliate, to preserve the UAE’s rich crafts heritage by revitalising and promoting it locally and internationally, have led a panel discussion at the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2022) to share how they… Continue reading Emirati craftswomen highlight Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council’s role in communicating their talent to the world at IGCF 2022

DUBAI, In line with the vision and directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to consolidate the UAE’s status in all fields globally, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown… Continue reading Hamdan bin Mohammed issues directive to establish International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, US, The Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) began yesterday with the Inauguration Ceremony featuring an international audience of government, business, industry and manufacturing leaders at the David L. Lawrence Convention Centre.   Taking place from 28th-30th September, the three-day event will facilitate cooperation between American and Emirati companies to shape the future… Continue reading MoIAT co-chairs GMIS America, showcases UAE’s industrial strategy

DUBAI, Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, chaired a meeting of the emirate’s Publishing Advisory Council, held to discuss a strategic plan focused on enhancing the competitiveness of Dubai Media Incorporated’s (DMI) publishing sector and aligning its regulatory and operational framework with Dubai Media Council’s new strategy.  … Continue reading Dubai’s Publishing Advisory Council reviews strategic plan to develop DMI’s publishing sector

SHARJAH, The 11th annual edition of the International Communication Forum (IGCF) came to a successful close on Thursday with a 9-point recommendations list, which has emerged from two days of intensive deliberations, including a call to governments to partner with Arabic drama production companies to release works that can reach a global audience; preparing plans… Continue reading 11th International Government Communication Forum closes

SYDNEY, The Australian authorities succeeded in seizing about two tonnes of methamphetamines found inside shipping containers in a Sydney port, in cooperation with Dubai Customs, in the largest drug bust in Australia since 2019.   Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), said, “We are working to achieve… Continue reading Australian Authorities cooperates with Dubai Customs on Sydney’s largest drug seizure operation