The Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the opening day of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) 2025.
The agreement aims to strengthen collaboration in knowledge exchange, institutional expertise, and research, while enhancing coordination in government communication, diplomacy, and foreign policy.
Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of DGR stressed that the DGR-Anwar Gargash Academy MoU marks a significant step in advancing institutional cooperation and integration in the UAE, aligning the efforts of national entities to build competencies and prepare both current and future generations of diplomats and decision makers to serve their communities and represent their nation, which 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, we seek 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.”
For his part, Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Al Dhaheri, Deputy Director-General of the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, stated that, “The signing of this MoU between the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy and the Sharjah Department of Government Relations marks a significant strategic milestone in expanding cooperation in training, qualification, and capacity building, particularly in the fields of diplomacy, government communication, and foreign policy.”
“We are confident that this partnership will 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,” Al Dhaheri added.
Under the new partnership, parties will strengthen coordination and cooperation in training, communication, initiatives, and events, while exploring opportunities for institutional knowledge exchange across diverse projects within their competence areas.
Furthermore, the DGR-Anwar Gargash Academy 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.
