Lieutenant Colonel Salem Mohammed Bin Ali receives Best Official Spokesperson honour for transparent visa and residency public updates.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Lieutenant Colonel Salem Mohammed Bin Ali of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai has received the Best Official Spokesperson award at the 13th Sharjah Government Communication Awards.
Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, presented the individual category honour during a ceremony held at the Sheraton Sharjah Hotel.
The recognition highlights Bin Ali’s role in delivering verified updates regarding residency permits, regulatory guidelines, and visa mechanisms. During the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent visa amnesty periods, he routinely addressed public inquiries, detailing procedures for regularising residency status and accessing official documentation services.
According to the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, the Best Official Spokesperson category honours officials who communicate departmental policies and services to the public and the media with clarity, accuracy, and transparency. Key evaluation criteria include crisis communication competence, institutional messaging clarity, and the ability to build public trust.
GDRFA Dubai noted that the honour reflects its dedication to transparent, reliable government communications and active public engagement.
Bin Ali described the accolade as an important milestone in his career, stating that the recognition provides motivation to maintain professional standards and contribute toward the nation’s progress.
