By: Amira AlNahdi
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the International Government communication Forum was launched in its 9th session on the 5h and 6th of March 2020, at Sharjah Expo Center. The forum hosted an elite group of influencers, thinkers and dignitaries around the world. Among them is Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh the chairman and founder of the international Jordan based organization (Talal Abu- Ghazala Organization), a guest of honor who delivered an inspiring and influential speech “The Story of a Mind that does Know the Impossible”, a speech that was inspired from his career that was made by the suffering of asylum.
Talal Abu Ghazaleh recounts his career, which was full of accomplishments and challenges and his ability to turn difficulties into opportunities, which made him among the most influential personalities in the world. His speech also included the secrets of development hidden behind the lessons of life and its difficulties. Abu-Ghazaleh’s achievements were distinguished in business administration, information technology education accounting, and others.
Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Council, stresses the importance of transmitting and introducing the influential stories from all around the world. As his highness said that Dr. Talal Abu Ghazaleh is one of the leading and influential Arab personalities who left a remarkable mark. alongside his unique accomplishments in the fields of thought and knowledge and in supporting and developing government communication programs.
Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh stated in a statement to Emirates News Agency – that His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, is an inspiring leader and teacher. “I learned from him to be a permanent student and never stop learning.”
He continued: His Highness is always looking for knowledge, and we find him obtaining doctorate degrees, indicating
that His Highness is a unique model for the younger generations and ambitious youth keen on excellence and leadership.
“Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International” has registered more than 500 thousand brands around the world and more than 100 patents in the field of technology, information and communication solutions.
He is the United Nations intergovernmental expert in the field of accounting and financial statements, and he received medals and official awards from different countries. Among his major social contributions is the establishment of the TAG Foundation, which manages sustainable programs in Community service.
The International Forum on Government Communication addresses in its ninth session four main axes that include the influential and fundamental aspects of government communication, namely: a culture of interaction rather than one-sided communication, technology as a means of enabling societies to partner with official agencies, the individual quality of life, and culture as a means of expressing the identity of societies and spreading their accomplishments.
