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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…

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Summit signals closer collaboration between the GCC and South-east Asia
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Trade between the GCC and the Association of SouthEast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has grown considerably in recent years as economies in both regions seek to capitalise on mutually beneficial opportunities, and diversify their trade and investment partners. Indeed, trade between the GCC and Asian countries classified as emerging and developing by the IMF increased 34.7% year-on-year to reach $516bn in…

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GCC-UK bilateral talks set to boost renewable energy in the bloc
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As part of plans to expand and diversify its global trade partners and fulfil their respective national development strategies, the GCC has launched negotiations with the UK on a free trade agreement (FTA). This partnership is expected to bolster the bloc’s economy, help attract investment and provide greater opportunities for local businesses. In June 2022 the two parties signed a joint statement…

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Ajman’s development plan targets long-term capital investment
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Ajman Vision 2030 is the second such emirate-level strategic plan guiding progress and development with the previous iteration, Ajman 2021 having been launched at the World Government Summit 2014 in Dubai. The principle aim of Ajman 2021 was to create a happy society, resulting in a green economy supported by a comprehensive and well-run government. Subsequently, Ajman Vision 2030 was launched in March…

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Higher educational institutions adopt the metaverse
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In a bid to expand access, education is increasingly exploring the possibilities of the metaverse and extended-reality (XR) approaches. The former comprises a range of technologies that immerse users in a virtual environment. It denotes a 3D medium that combines virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) into a new digital realm, sometimes known as XR. These environments are accessed through VR…

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How health tech can close the care gap in emerging markets
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After a surge in uptake during the Covid-19 pandemic, the telehealth industry is courting new investment to further innovation and increase access to care in emerging markets. Digital health companies raised a record $57.2bn in global venture capital funding in 2021, a 79% jump from the $32bn raised in 2020, with 30% of the total directed towards telehealth. An estimated $140bn in private sector finance…

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How Ajman is transforming education with tech-driven learning
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Ajman’s educational landscape has undergone an evolution in recent years, with a strong emphasis on aligning academic frameworks with the emirate’s long-term economic goals and aspirations. As a member of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities, Ajman has focused on integrating technological advancement into education, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills necessary for success…

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Tech boosts health care service delivery in Ajman
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Since the Covid-19 pandemic, e-health in the UAE has emerged as a transformative force – combining technological innovation with medical expertise. The adoption of telemedicine, the integration of data analytics, and the launch of electronic health records (EHRs), electronic medical records (EMRs) and mobile health applications have revolutionised how health care services are delivered and managed…

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Ajman government tackles cyber threats in digital shift
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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has caused disruption across the global economy, prompting an increase in the number and sophistication of cyberattacks. According to a poll of 800 chief audit executives conducted by the UK-based Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, 77% of respondents thought the conflict in Ukraine had elevated cybersecurity and data-security risks. Senior cybersecurity analysts…