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Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi inaugurates second day of IGCF 2025 with global experts in technology, education, and medicine

  • Tariq Saeed Allay: “The most important tool we have is communication, which unifies efforts and turns ideas into collective achievements.”
  • Professor Oussama Khatib: “The internet has let us see and hear each other. Now robotics is allowing us to touch and feel remotely, to work in dangerous places without being there.”
  • Hillary Yip: “Technology can open doors, but what makes the difference is the human connection. Education must put humans first in a tech-driven world.”
  • Dr. Karan Rajan: “One video can reach millions. Even if just a handful take the advice to change their diet, or check for cancer early, it can save lives. That is the power of digital communication.”
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IGCF 2025 maps the balance between human values and the pace of technologyExploring the legal and ethical future of AI

IGCF 2025 maps the balance between human values and the pace of technologyExploring the legal and ethical future of AI – The 14th International Government Communication Forum held on 10–11 September at Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life”

Sharjah, 03 September 2025

The 14th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2025) will place artificial intelligence at the centre of its agenda through sessions examining its impact on media, law, training, and cyber security, while giving younger generations space to experiment with its creative tools. As part of the Forum’s pre-events, the “COMMS” programme focuses on equipping students and graduates of media and communication faculties in the UAE with the most in-demand skills for contemporary government communication environments, emphasising the responsible and effective use of AI tools and technologies.

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Sustainability sessions at IGCF 2025 to discuss the future of cities, oceans, and climate

  • Co-hosted with the University of Sharjah, MOCCAE, Sharjah Fish Resources Authority, Arab Parliament for the Child, Sharjah Youth Council and more.
  • Featuring contributions from Microsoft, MIT, Purdue University, the University of Khorfakkan, TDRA, Abu Dhabi Media Office and Ethara.
  • A cross-sector alliance spanning government, academia, industry and youth bodies to deliver real-world impact.
  • Strategic sessions developed with Sharjah’s leading entities and regional partners to drive measurable sustainability outcomes.
  • Partners align around smart cities, blue economy, climate resilience and youth engagement to advance quality of life.
  • 51 sessions across 22 platforms co-designed with national and regional institutions to mobilise collective action.


Sharjah, 01 September 2025

In its 14th edition, the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau on 10–11 September under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life,” opens a wide-ranging conversation on sustainability and the environment. The sessions will examine how communication can be used to change behaviours, build partnerships that enhance quality of life, and propose practical solutions to today’s urgent environmental challenges.

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