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Merger of former departments and transfer of resources
The new department will replace both the Ajman Department of Tourism Development and the Ajman Culture and Media Department, assuming all their rights and obligations. The 2025 government budget allocations for the two former departments will be transferred to the new entity, and all employees will be transferred with their financial entitlements preserved.
Appointment of director-general
His Highness the Ruler of Ajman also issued Emiri Decree No. (15) of 2025 appointing Mahmood Alhashmi as Director-General of the department.
Objectives and strategic vision
The department aims to develop an integrated legislative framework regulating tourism, cultural, and media activities, aligned with Ajman’s strategic vision. Key goals include building a competitive ecosystem, promoting tourism and heritage, and enhancing Ajman’s cultural and media presence locally and internationally.
Role in talent development and investment attraction
The department seeks to position Ajman as a global hub for tourism, culture, and media by developing national talent for leadership roles and providing infrastructure to attract investment, boost GDP, and promote cultural exchange and coexistence.
Headquarters and expansion
The department’s headquarters will be in Ajman city, with provisions for establishing branches or offices inside or outside the emirate, subject to Executive Council approval.
Areas of responsibility
The department will oversee tourism policymaking, event management, licensing, facility classification, and investment promotion. It will also handle cultural and artistic development, heritage preservation, museum management, creative talent support, and safeguarding cultural identity. In media, it will regulate activities, issue licenses, monitor content, support media investment, and contribute to policy development.
Legal and regulatory framework
The law abolishes previous legislation related to the former tourism and culture departments, while current regulations remain effective until replaced with provisions consistent with the new law. It will take effect 90 days after issuance and be published in the Official Gazette.