Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Hamid Al Nuaimi, the Chairman of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Media in Ajman, alongside Sheikh Rashid bin Hamid Al Nuaimi, the Chairman of the Department of Municipality and Planning in Ajman, visited the Ajman platform at the Arabian Travel Market 2026. This event is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre and provided an opportunity for both leaders to engage with representatives from hotels, resorts, travel, and tourism companies under the umbrella of the platform. During their visit, they listened to key presentations highlighting the participants’ efforts in developing new tourism products and experiences, aimed at exploring collaborative opportunities in both regional and international markets. These initiatives are critical for enhancing Ajman’s competitiveness on the global tourism map.
Historic Highlights
The leaders were also introduced to various sections of the Ajman platform, including the “Memory of Ajman” corner, which showcases significant milestones in the emirate’s history through a collection of archival photographs. Additionally, they explored the cultural corner that highlights traditional crafts and local heritage, as well as an interactive media section that offers innovative content and experiences reflecting Ajman’s tourism and cultural identity.
A New Era
Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Hamid expressed that Ajman is moving towards a new era characterized by integration, innovation, and sustainability. This progress is founded on the emirate’s robust tourism elements, which demonstrate flexibility and the capacity to develop diverse products that align with global shifts in the travel industry and meet market demands. The objective is to provide visitors with experiences that reflect Ajman’s unique identity and Emirati spirit. He noted that the upcoming phase will see a stronger emphasis on creating comprehensive tourism experiences, fostering partnerships with the private sector, and diversifying target markets, in response to changes in traveller behaviour and emerging trends in global tourism.
Strategic Engagement
The participation of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Media in Ajman at the Arabian Travel Market is part of its efforts to enhance the emirate’s standing as a destination that seamlessly blends tradition and modernity. It aims to leverage international platforms to expand its partnership network and explore new opportunities for collaboration and investment, contributing to the growth of the tourism sector and fulfilling Ajman’s future aspirations, particularly in alignment with the Ajman Vision 2030.
An Important Opportunity
Mahamood Khalil Al Hashemi, the Director General of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Media in Ajman, emphasised that the emirate’s participation in the Arabian Travel Market 2026 represents a vital opportunity to solidify Ajman’s presence on the global tourism stage. It facilitates engagement with a distinguished array of decision-makers and specialists from the travel and tourism sector worldwide. In his statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), he noted that the exhibition, regarded as one of the key global events in the travel and tourism industry, serves as an important platform for meeting strategic partners at local, regional, and international levels. Furthermore, it aims to explore avenues for enhanced collaboration and expanded partnerships that will attract a broader range of tourists from various global markets to Ajman.
Al Hashemi also highlighted that participation is geared towards staying abreast of the latest developments and innovations in the tourism sector, particularly regarding artificial intelligence and modern technologies. This knowledge helps Ajman adopt effective solutions that bolster the emirate’s efforts to enhance its tourism ecosystem and global competitiveness. He added that the rapid evolution of the tourism sector necessitates continual development of tourism products and services while keeping pace with the latest global trends. Through its participation in international exhibitions and events, the Department is committed to expanding its relationships and partnerships, thereby reinforcing Ajman as a distinguished tourism destination.