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Sharjah Media Centre (SMC) invited submissions from journalists and media professionals to compete in the new ‘Best Press Report/Feature’ category of the fourth edition of the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) submissions for which are open from October 1 to January 20.
Tariq Saeed Allay, SMC Director, said that through its numerous initiatives, the SMC seeks to interact with various media bodies out of its belief in “their vital role and in the importance of integrating roles of media and government institutions.”
He said, “The qualitative developments witnessed by the SGCA, including the expansion of its categories, commensurate with the great role played by media organisations. This helps establish the concept of modern government communication, which aims to strengthen relations and cooperation between the media and government for the service of the community.”
The category is dedicated to journalists who actively engage with their sources in government and semi-government entities in the UAE to deliver meaningful and high-impact reportage. The nominated Press Report or Feature has to be in Arabic or English, and must have been published in 2016. Written in simple language and prepared in a constructive manner to raise public awareness, the report must be easily understood by various age groups and professional segments. It should also provide accurate information substantiated wherever necessary with relevant facts and figures.
Journalists looking to participate can visit the Sharjah government communication initiative website for more details. They can also follow the latest developments about the SGCA on social media platforms.