cultural and heritage events such as traditional basket weaving, and art and date competitions.
CITy TOUR
Ajman Tourism
Most tour operators offer day tours of the emirate which cover all the historical sites, as well as trips to the beach and parks.
TRAVEl ESSENTIAlS GETTING TO AjMAN
Ajman itself has no airport. The nearest airports are Sharjah International Airport (25 minutes from Umm Al Quwain city) and Dubai International Airport (40 minutes from Umm Al Quwain city). There are taxis available from the airports to Ajman. Most hotels also offer transfer services if you hold a confirmed booking with them.
The emirate is an absolute monarchial one, currently ruled by His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, who is also a member of the UAE Supreme Council. The Supreme Council is the highest constitutional authority in the UAE.
operate despite being dwarfed by modern developments such as the major dockyard. Today, Ajman is witnessing a flurry of construction activities in the industrial areas, the port and Free Zone. Strategically situated at the entrance of the Arabian Gulf, Ajman Free Zone, established in 1988, is well placed to serve the eastern and western markets. Ajman's proximity to Sharjah and Dubai provides easy accessibility to the two international airports and four ports. Ajman Free Zone with its package of unbeatable advantages is widely recognised as an entrepreneur's haven today. The formation of the Ajman Free Zone Authority, the sole regulatory agency for the Free Zone, in 1996 gave greater impetus to industrial activity in the Free Zone, which has resulted in quadruple growth in the number of companies during the last few years. A massive multi-million-dirham development plan on an area of over 1 million square metres is in progress in the Free Zone, which on completion will be able to accommodate 1500 companies. Ajman Port has also emerged as an important maritime focal point today. A massive development plan for Ajman Ports, in progress, seeks to enhance its facilities to world level in the near future.
ECONOMy
PUblIC TRANSPORT
GEOGRAPHy
Ajman is the smallest of the seven emirates and is centrally located on the western coast of the UAE. The area of the emirate of Ajman is about 460sq km, while the total area including the regional waters is about 600sq km Ajman city is the capital of the emirate and lies down a small creek of 16km. length to the north-east of Sharjah.
lOCAl TIME
The UAE is four hours ahead of GMT.
GOVERNMENT
The Ajman economy has been largely dependent on fishing and trade. However, the trend of general economic development in the UAE has caught up with Ajman, too. The emirate has drawn several commercial and industrial enterprises, given its proximity to the commercial centres of Dubai and Sharjah, and its comparatively low rentals. Ajman has established itself as a major business centre, drawing investors—both local and international. The economy of Ajman in the past was mainly based on its strong maritime tradition—fishing, shipbuilding, pearl diving and trading. Its dhow-building yard is the largest in the Emirates and continues to
Taxis are the main form of conveyance in the emirate. Cars on hire are also available.
MEDICAl CARE
The emirate has a government hospital which offers a range of reliable and professional health care services. Private clinics are also available in the city. GMC Hospital is Ajman’s leading private hospital, which offers a full spectrum of reliable medical services.
POPUlATION
According to the Ajman Executive Council, in 2011 the population of the emirate was 262,186. Ajman | 85