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“AI Powers Africa” earns two PRNEWS Platinum Awards after reaching audiences across more than 17 African countries

Shady Gohary, CEO and Founding Partner of Global Advisors Communications, said: “We thank the UAE for the vision behind this initiative and its commitment to advancing development through technology. We are proud to support that vision by bringing its story to audiences across Africa—where investment in skills and innovation can empower communities to shape their own future.”

“AI Powers Africa” earns two PRNEWS Platinum Awards after reaching audiences across more than 17 African countries

Global Advisors Communications (GA) has been honored with two Platinum Elite awards at the 2026 PRNEWS Platinum Awards for their campaign "AI Powers Africa." The initiative, spearheaded by the UAE, focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to support development across Africa, particularly in education, agriculture, and infrastructure.

Over the course of under 90 days, the campaign reached audiences in more than 17 African countries, significantly raising awareness of the UAE's US$1 billion "AI for Development" initiative. GA's CEO and Founding Partner, Shady Gohary, expressed gratitude to the UAE for its commitment to advancing development through technology and emphasized the importance of strategic communications in highlighting the potential opportunities AI can create across the continent.

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