السويلم: الفوز يجسد ثمرة العمل المؤسسي الجماعي في بناء منظومة اتصال متكاملة

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing was awarded the Sharjah Government Communication Award 2025 in the category of Best Crisis Communication Strategy during the twelfth session of the award. The prize was presented to the ministry by His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and was received by the Director of the Media Department and the official spokesperson for the ministry, Saif Al Suwailem.

Al Suwailem confirmed that the win embodies the fruit of the collective institutional work that the ministry has adopted in building an integrated communication system capable of managing emergency situations with high professionalism, reflecting the strategic direction to enhance transparency and community trust.

The Sharjah Government Communication Award is one of the most prominent global initiatives in honoring creativity and excellence in the field of institutional communication. It was launched by the Media Office of the Government of Sharjah to be a leading platform that highlights best practices and provides a competitive arena among government institutions locally, regionally, and internationally, contributing to the development of communication tools and enhancing their efficiency.

The ministry's nomination file was appreciated by the judging committee for its completeness and excellence in presenting a proactive crisis communication strategy, which included advanced readiness plans for managing information and rapid engagement with the media to curb rumors and enhance trust, along with a comprehensive overview of the ministry's strategy in managing media crises. This has reinforced its image as an institutional model capable of facing challenges with high efficiency.

Leading Position Locally and Regionally

The ministry confirmed that this achievement reflects its leading position at both the local and regional levels and demonstrates its ability to adopt the best global practices in government communication, thereby enhancing the Kingdom's international presence in this vital field and serving as an incentive to continue development and innovation.

The ministry's win is a continuation of its efforts to develop institutional communication tools and train and qualify personnel to manage critical situations, along with its active presence in regional and international forums, making it a model to be emulated in building modern communication systems that contribute to supporting sustainable development and enhancing quality of life.