Global Advisors Communications (GAC) has won Platinum Elite “Campaign of the Year” award at the 2026 PRNEWS Platinum Awards.

The top honor recognizes its “AI Powers Africa” campaign, which highlights the UAE’s $1 billion “AI for Development” initiative for Africa.

The GAC chief executive and founding partner Shady Gohary says campaign is aiming to support African countries in harnessing artificial intelligence for development, creating opportunities across education, agriculture and infrastructure while strengthening the capabilities needed to participate in the global AI economy.

“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,” Gohary says.

The comms company focuses on practical applications and local capacity, while moving towards tech to help address African countries’ development challenges and create opportunities for their communities.

Its “AI Powers Africa” story reached audiences across more than 17 African countries in under 90 days. Through engagement with media across the continent, the campaign raised awareness of the initiative and its potential to support Africa’s technological future.

The two awards were presented at the PRNEWS Platinum Awards ceremony in New York on 6 October 2026.