Sharjah Govt Media Bureau

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Sharjah Government Media Bureau is the speaker and listener on behalf of Sharjah on the local, regional and international media landscapes.

Established under the direction, guidance, and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, it is the official conduit responsible for all media and communication activities related to Sharjah’s governing bodies and the emirate as a whole.

An independent body, Sharjah Government Media Bureau empowers government communication and encourages the communication of uniform messages. It adopts a mature and responsible strategy inspired by the wisdom of His Highness, the Ruler of Sharjah, which is consistent with the UAE’s federal media policy and regulations, and adherent to the Emirate’s authentic culture.

The ultimate function of the SGMB is to highlight the emirate’s ongoing progress and development as the region’s media and cultural hub. To achieve this end, SGMB facilitates a dialogue for and with Sharjah’s government institutions and the media to elevate Sharjah’s status among the Arab and international media. In doing so, SGMB provides a meeting point for media professionals to network with senior decision-makers in Sharjah and exchange valuable views on topical issues.

From creative vision to glorious reality

The idea of Sharjah Government Media Bureau was born out of the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. The bureau was established by an Amiri Decree, which states the SGMB is an independent government body, created to reinforce Sharjah’s presence on the local, regional and global media landscapes while ensuring the accuracy of the information disseminated.

The Amiri Decree also stated that the SGMB will be entirely responsible for all media related activities that involve the offices of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and all of the Emirate’s government authorities.

On the 24th of October, 2011, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially inaugurated the headquarters of SGMB. He unveiled the commemorative plaque in the presence of a large number of government officials from Sharjah, senior representatives from the private sector, as well as media professionals.

Since that date, SGMB, spearheaded numerous significant initiatives like the International Government Communication Forum and Government Communication Award to name a few.

Sharjah Government Media Bureau Functions

Connecting the media and Sharjah’s government authorities with each other.
Ensuring an effective and seamless communication of Sharjah’s history, future vision and ongoing prosperity to the world.
Cultivating a multi-channeled dialogue on a local, regional and global level.
Facilitating communication between the region’s media community.
Being Sharjah’s official spokesperson when the emirate addresses local, regional or international audiences.
Ensuring a balanced portrayal of Sharjah in the media throughout the world.

The Media Office of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah

Coordinates the communication of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah
Regulates official media coverage of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the deputies and the Executive Council
Ensures appropriate news delivery both in quality and quantity

Functions

Coordinates the communication of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah
Regulates official media coverage of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, the deputies and the Executive Council
Ensures appropriate news delivery both in quality and quantity