communication
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Deadline extended to June 30 to apply for one of these prestigious grants.
Focusing on the impact of social media on the youth, Pashollari said: “In the UAE, the youth represents 60 per cent of the population. Governments must therefore consult the youth before implementing policies, and social media represents the perfect medium to enable this two-way communication. In addition, it can encourage the youth to create public opinion on important international issues..."
The Dubai Government Media Office on Monday announced the agenda for the Public Diplomacy and Government Communication Forum (PDGCF) that will be held next Sunday in Dubai. [...] Aims to support government organisations in optimising their communication strategies through a discussion of global best practices and success stories from around the world.
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Make your conversations go public with this texting app
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Read CPD's interview with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information
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Facebook's new safety tools and a recently launched BBC program are featured in this week's roundup
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A new podcast by the U.S. State Department explains the role of religion in foreign policy.