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8/28/25, 2:32 PM Humaid bin Rashid issues law establishing ‘Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media’ headed by Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Hu…
In addition, H.H. the Ruler of Ajman issued Emiri Decree No. (15) of 2025 appointing Mahmood Alhashmi as
Director-General of the department.

The new department aims to develop an integrated legislative framework that regulates tourism, cultural, and
media activities, keeps pace with global trends, and ensures compliance with professional and ethical standards.
It will also work to enhance Ajman’s standing in these sectors in line with the emirate’s strategic and
developmental vision.

Key objectives include building a competitive and innovative ecosystem to expand services and products,
highlighting Ajman’s tourism, heritage, and historical landmarks, and strengthening the emirate’s presence on
the cultural and media map locally, regionally, and internationally.

The department also seeks to position Ajman as a global hub for tourism, culture, and media by developing
national talent, preparing them for leadership roles in these vital sectors, and providing the infrastructure
necessary to attract investments, boost GDP, and promote cultural exchange, understanding, and coexistence.

According to the law, the department’s headquarters will be in the city of Ajman, with the possibility of
establishing additional branches or offices inside or outside the emirate upon the approval of the Chairman of the
Executive Council.

Its areas of responsibility include tourism development through policymaking, event management, licensing,
facility classification, promotion of the emirate, and attracting tourism investment.

It will also oversee cultural and artistic development, heritage preservation, management of museums and
historic sites, support for creative talents, and safeguarding of cultural identity.

In the media sector, the department will regulate media activity, issue licences, oversee content, support media
investment, and contribute to policy development. General responsibilities include drafting relevant legislation,
building partnerships, encouraging investment, and signing agreements aligned with its mandate.

The law also abolishes all previous legislation related to the establishment and regulation of the former Ajman
Department of Tourism Development and the Ajman Culture and Media Department, while affirming that
current regulations will remain in force until alternative provisions consistent with the new law are issued.

The law will take effect 90 days after its issuance and shall be published in the emirate’s Official Gazette.

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