GCO organises training in crisis management in collaboration with Northwestern University in Qatar

The Government Communications Office (GCO), in collaboration with Northwestern University in Qatar, organised a training course titled “Crisis Communications Strategy and Preparation,” designed to build crisis management skills among representatives of governmental and semi-governmental entities.

The five-day training at Northwestern University in Qatar brought together 22 participants, including public relations and communication directors from 21 governmental and semi-governmental entities.

Sheikh Jassim bin Mansour bin Jabor Al Thani, Director of the Government Communications Office, stated: “The GCO continues to lead efforts in empowering governmental and semi-governmental entities by upskilling national talent in strategic communications and media. These efforts are instrumental in showcasing Qatar’s successes and reinforcing its international stature, fully aligned with the Qatar National Vision 2030 emphasis on human capital development.”

He added: “We are committed to leveraging our strategic partnerships with leading global institutions to deliver world-class expertise to our national professionals in communication and media. These efforts are integral to advancing the communications sector, fostering collaboration among governmental and semi-governmental entities, and enabling them to highlight the country’s remarkable achievements across all sectors.

Marwan M. Kraidy, Dean and CEO of Northwestern University in Qatar, commented: “Northwestern University in Qatar’s Executive Education Program advances professional excellence for the evolving media landscape. Through this bespoke collaboration with the Government Communications Office, we are equipping professional civil servants with skills aligned with Qatar’s National Vision 2030. This joint capacity-building initiative empowers leadership in an increasingly dynamic world.”

This initiative is part of the GCO’s commitment to the Third National Development Strategy, aimed at building a highly skilled and productive national workforce. The GCO will continue its efforts to offer specialised training programs that advance Qatar’s communication ecosystem.

The GCO offers specialised training programs for communication professionals in governmental and semi-governmental entities, with a focus on developing strategic communication skills. These programs emphasise effective public engagement, digital content creation and social media platform management. The GCO leverages its extensive partnerships with global experts, prominent digital platforms, and prestigious institutions to deliver high-quality training, equipping participants with the tools and expertise to excel in modern communication practices.