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8/28/25, 2:34 PM Humaid bin Rashid issues law establishing 'Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media' headed by Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Hu…
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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