AIJRF launches the Arab region’s first initiative to integrate AI into government communications
Press Release | August 24, 2025 | Dubai
The Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF) has introduced the AI-Powered GovComms Initiative (AIGC), a pioneering program in the Arab world to embed artificial intelligence and advanced technologies into government communication. This initiative is launched in partnership with Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity.
AIGC will provide free training to over 1,000 government communication professionals within its first year. It also plans to develop AI-based communication systems that meet the specific needs of government bodies. Ten government entities are expected to back the initiative during its initial phase.
H.E Dr. Mohamed Abdulzaher, CEO of AIJRF, highlighted that this program strengthens the skills of Arab government communication officials by equipping them with AI tools for better planning, media monitoring, crisis management, multilingual automated content creation, and reputation building. He emphasized that this marks a turning point, as AI will be integrated beyond crisis management and monitoring to create more innovative and sustainable government communication systems.
Egypt’s Assistant Minister of Social Solidarity for Strategic Communication and Media, H.E Dr. Mohamed El Okby, noted that the initiative will demonstrate the ministry’s experience in developing an AI-powered communication system covering content production and communication management.
AIGC Objectives
- Improve government communication officials' efficiency in using AI tools for planning, monitoring, crisis management, reputation building, and automated content creation.
- Develop AI-driven communication systems customized for government institutions.
- Support Arab government entities in creating modern communication strategies based on AI, big data analysis, and innovative audience engagement.
- Create a regional network of government communication officials (AIPG Network) to share expertise and best practices.
- Produce training materials and practical guides on AI-powered communication suited for the public sector.
- Promote digital transformation and adoption of Fourth and Fifth Industrial Revolution technologies in government communication.
AIGC Training Program
- Basics of advanced government communication and artificial intelligence.
- AI technologies for smarter government content creation.
- Managing and drafting government narratives using AI.
- Producing videos, infographics, and images with AI support.
- Building integrated AI-powered government systems for efficiency and productivity.
- AI applications in instant translation and multilingual editing.
- Smart media monitoring, analysis, and reputation management for government entities.
- Automated tools for monitoring media outlets and social media on government platforms.
- Fundamentals of crisis management and combating disinformation using AI.
- Developing conversational chatbots for 24/7 citizen engagement.
- Ethical and legal frameworks for AI adoption in government communication.
Who Should Join?
- Government communication directors and planners.
- Managers of government communication teams.
- Official spokespersons and government communication influencers.
- Content creators in government roles, including journalists, photo editors, and video editors.
Training Program Outcomes
- Train 1,000 Arab government communication officials in the first year on effective AI-enhanced communication skills.
- Launch the AIGC I Hub Platform, a resource center offering tools, reports, and best practices in AI-powered government communication.
- Publish an annual report assessing the readiness of AI-enhanced government communication in the Arab region.
- Deliver 50 applied projects featuring real case studies from Arab government entities adopting AI in communication.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nominees must be part of a government or institutional communication team in any Arab government entity.
- Daily responsibilities should involve managing and producing government content within a team.
- Applicants should show capability and interest in working with AI tools for communication and content creation.
Interested candidates can register by emailing aigc@aijournalism.net or through the official link: AI-Powered GovComms Initiative (AIGC).
About AIJRF
The Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF) is the world’s first global research institution focusing on media, AI, content creation, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and humanities. Founded by professors and researchers in these fields, AIJRF leads over 20 international AI initiatives including the Global Artificial Intelligence Journalism Forum and the Arab Artificial Intelligence Index in Universities.
AIJRF offers more than 120 training programs, including professional diplomas in AI and content creation, smart government services, AI in media industries, Metaverse media, and AI in education. Their programs are aimed at integrating AI tools into professional and educational sectors.
In 2021, AIJRF published the first ethical guide for AI-powered content creation, titled The Ethical Guide for AI Journalism. The second edition was released in 2024 as The Professional and Ethical Guide for Using AI Technologies in Content Creation (AIJEC).
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