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Ajman boosts tourism with cultural and artistic attractions
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Under Ajman Vision 2030, the unique cultural and artistic heritage of this corner of the UAE is fully recognised in the emirate’s plans for tourism development. Possessing a range of attractions from forts to festivals, and souqs to traditional hill villages, Ajman also has the ability to combine this heritage with modern hotels, entertainment and retail experiences – all within a short distance…

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How Gulf countries are promoting the region as a travel destination
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In 2024 the Middle East witnessed the sharpest relative increase in international arrivals of any region in the world, solidifying its rebound from the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic and further raising its profile as an increasingly attractive destination for inbound tourism. According to UN Tourism, the Middle East, with 95m arrivals, remained the strongest-performing region when compared to…

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How Ajman plans to leverage budget to strengthen infrastructure, drive resilience
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In December 2024 Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, approved the emirate’s 2025 budget of Dh3.7bn ($1bn). The stated goal of the outlay is to support the emirate’s development plans, enhance community well-being, meet public needs and strengthen Ajman’s stature as a preferred destination for living, working and tourism. The priorities laid out by the…

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Ajman aims to foster a green economy through clean energy, waste management
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Ajman has been making incremental progress in embedding sustainability across key sectors of its economy. As the smallest emirate in the UAE, its compact size offers many advantages in implementing its green agenda. In policy terms, Ajman has demonstrated a commitment to aligning with national sustainability goals, such as the UAE Vision 2030 and the UAE Green Agenda 2030. Ajman Vision 2030 is a comprehensive…