Artificial intelligence to take centre stage at IGCF in Sharjah

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.

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

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 Al tools and technologies. Concluding on Sept.4 at Al Majaz Amphitheatre in Sharjah, the programme delivers an integrated training track that pairs academic framing with hands-on application. The forum will take place on Sept. 10-11 at Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life.”

Organised by the Sharjah Press Club of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the debate will be held in the Government Communication Talks Hall, which features a diverse programme sponsored by Al Marwan Group.

The debate will explore the profession's future amid the technology revolution and the balance needed between traditional journalistic values and Al tools, with contributions from Hussam Al Najjar, consultant in Al, education and innovation, and Simon Thethi, consultant in media and technology.