Sharjah Media Council activates remote meeting techniques via video calling

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi stressed the importance of the role of the media in spreading awareness among members of society and providing them with information and developments related to the “Corona” virus (Covid-19), which contributes to limiting the spread of the epidemic and taking the necessary precautions.

The Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council affirmed the readiness of the media institutions in the Emirate of Sharjah to deal with the “Corona” epidemic professionally and responsibly, and to publish clear and specialized media messages to support local and international efforts in confronting the emerging virus.

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi directed the need to unify the media discourse issued by various governmental and semi-governmental agencies and institutions in the Emirate of Sharjah in accordance with the values of credibility and transparency, calling on all parties in the emirate to coordinate with the Sharjah Government Media Office in all news issued by it related to the “Corona” epidemic.

The meeting approved the activation of the remote work system, in accordance with the instructions issued by the Human Resources Department in Sharjah, at the institutions affiliated with the Sharjah Media Council, to preserve the safety of employees and ensure the continuity of workflow in a way that serves the public interest.

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi directed to reduce the number of employees in workplace offices and not to form any gatherings in one place.

The members of the Sharjah Media Council reviewed the upcoming action plans in light of the emergency events. They affirmed the readiness of the institutions affiliated with the Sharjah Media Council to deal with all developments and continuous work in a way that supports the state’s tendencies to enhance awareness among members of society of this dangerous epidemic and ways to prevent its spread.

The measures aimed at unifying the emirate’s media discourse and strengthening the mechanism of one-handed work with various government agencies and institutions in Sharjah and publishing their information and news were reviewed in accordance with the highest standards of professionalism and responsibility.