Emirates News Agency – Sharjah Government Media Agency’s ‘Sharjah 24’ Website Wins US-Based Award

SHARJAH, January 9, 2023 (WAM) — Sharjah 24, the popular bilingual news website of the Sharjah Government Media Department, has won the 2022 Global Excellence Award in the Web and Digital World category.

News that the US-based award reports and publishes with honesty, objectivity and transparency all political, economic, cultural, educational, sports and social news and events in Sharjah and the United Arab Emirates. It is an acknowledgment of Portal’s constant effort and commitment. Gulf, Arab, international affairs.

Welcoming the US award, Sharjah 24 Editor-in-Chief Fatima Ibrahim said: The emirate’s digital media sector and its prominent position in the global media map.

Following the vision of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the news portal employs the latest communication technologies and best online media practices. A true heritage of the Emirate and the UAE. ”

The editor-in-chief of Sharjah 24 emphasized: And because of the credibility and integrity of the event, the news website has garnered a large base of local and international followers since its inception. ”

The Global Excellence Award recognizes Sharjah 24’s professional integrity and clear achievements in the field of online journalism in the UAE and the region during the short period of its existence.

The US Awards are intended to highlight best practices and outstanding achievements in the digital media arena around the world. Known for its global standards, the award helps raise the professional standards and quality of accreditation bodies.

The Sharjah 24 website www.sharjah24.ae, available in both Arabic and English, is the leading comprehensive government news website launched by the Sharjah Government Media Department, headquartered in Sharjah. This website was launched in January 2015 following a decree by the ruler of Sharjah, HH He.

‘Sharjah 24’ enjoys the interest and following of a wide range of readers around the world. The website recorded over 5 million daily reader visits between 2021 and 2022, while over 200 million social media interactions by its followers across various accounts.

Headquartered in the United States, the Global Excellence Awards focus on web design and development, customer-centric design, content, innovation, implementation, public participation, value-added features and other features.