Sharjah: The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the inaugural day of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) 2025 to enhance collaboration in knowledge exchange, institutional expertise, and research, while advancing coordination in government communication, diplomacy, and foreign policy.
According to Emirates News Agency, the new partnership was signed by Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of DGR; and Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, Deputy Director-General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy; in the presence of Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al Shamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Asma Rashid Sultan Bin Taliah, Secretary-General of The Sharjah Executive Council; Ahmed Hamad Rashid Matar Al Suwaidi, Assistant Secretary-General of The Sharjah Executive Council, alongside representatives from DGR and the academy, as well as local and regional media outlets.
Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi emphasized that the MoU marks a significant step in advancing institutional cooperation and integration in the UAE, aligning national entities' efforts to build competencies and prepare both current and future generations of diplomats and decision-makers to serve their communities and represent their nation. This contributes to strengthening the UAE's developmental vision and supporting its national priorities.
The partnership reflects Sharjah and the UAE's commitment to developing institutional frameworks that ensure sustained excellence in government communication and diplomacy. It goes beyond the exchange of knowledge to provide a practical foundation for future initiatives that enhance the capabilities of national talent and reinforce the country's presence on the international stage with a broader and more effective outlook. Through this collaboration, the aim is to establish a model of cooperation between national institutions that generates innovative programs responsive to global developments and aligned with the UAE's strategic goals.
Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri stated that the signing of the MoU marks a strategic milestone in expanding cooperation in training, qualification, and capacity building, particularly in the fields of diplomacy, government communication, and foreign policy. The partnership is expected to contribute to preparing highly qualified national cadres, equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to represent the UAE effectively in international forums, thereby strengthening its global presence and reflecting its values of openness and cultural exchange.
Under the new partnership, the parties will strengthen coordination and cooperation in training, communication, initiatives, and events while exploring opportunities for institutional knowledge exchange across projects within their areas of competence. The MoU also stipulates organizing meetings, visits, and discussions on topics of mutual interest, as well as exploring other forms of collaboration to be agreed upon between both sides.