At the 10th Sharjah Government Communication Award held within the International Government Communication Forum at Sharjah Expo Center, Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi was honored with the prestigious ‘Personality of the Year’ award. The event culminated in an award ceremony, recognizing remarkable contributions in government communication and innovation.
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, personally presented awards to the deserving recipients. One notable awardee was American judge Frank Caprio, who received the ‘Best Positive Social Impact Driver’ award. Frank Caprio, the former Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Providence in the USA, gained global recognition on social media for his compassionate and equitable rulings, earning him the endearing title of ‘the nicest judge in the world.’
In addition, Tariq Saeed Allay, Director-General of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, underscored SGCA’s ten-year commitment to raise the bar for public discourse. In order to stay current with changing information trends, technology, public views, and world events, he emphasized the significance of modifying communication tactics.
The presentation of an innovative study titled “100 Innovations in Government Communications 2023” was a key point of the event. This joint report from the UK’s SGMB and Apolitical highlighted creative communication strategies used by governments all over the world. It also provided a distinctive perspective on how governments are experimenting with audacious plans to improve communication and better serve the needs of people and the environment. The research also attempted to encourage 21st-century governments to engage with their public successfully using cutting-edge and modern communication techniques.
