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Snapshot Of The Emirates

AJMAN
HH Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al
Nuaimi, Founding Father of the UAE
and former Ruler of Ajman.

HH Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al
Nuaimi, Member of Supreme Council
and Ruler of Ajman.

Founding Father: HH Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi (1928-1981)
Current Ruler: HH Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi (1981 – present)
Important Landmark: Al Bidyah Mosque
Key Industries: Real Estate, trading and agriculture

T

he emirate of Ajman is the
smallest of the seven emirates.
However, the tenacity and
progressive leadership of the
emirate, has positioned it as a place
of great industry. Ajman lies on the
Arabian Gulf coast along with the
northern emirates. The emirate has
three cities, Ajman the capital, Mesfoot
and Al Menameh, which are known for
their rich agricultural land.

The city has all of the government
departments, corporate headquarters,
banks and malls as well as the Ajman
Port. Ajman has become a modern city
where all modern services and facilities
are provided. It has maintained its
traditional character giving the Emirate
a balanced blend of the achievements
of the modern era and the traditional
characters of the past.

Many visitors head to Ajman which
has magnificent beaches offering
retreats with fresh air and pollution-free
recreational activities for all to enjoy.
Source: Government of Ajman
(Photo Credit: National Archives, UAE)

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