As governments in the region continue to push for privatisation, the GCC is set to see continued strong performance in initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024. The total number of IPOs in the region ...

In 2024 the Middle East witnessed the sharpest relative increase in international arrivals of any region in the world, solidifying its rebound from the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic and further ...

Ajman has been making incremental progress in embedding sustainability across key sectors of its economy. As the smallest emirate in the UAE, its compact size offers many advantages in implementing ...

This chapter contains selected listings of some of the country’s top hotels, helpful tips for business and leisure travellers, and other useful suggestions for travel to Ajman. Communications The ...

As hydrocarbons producers reap sustained revenue from high global prices, national oil companies (NOCs) in the Gulf are accelerating investment in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS); ...

The GCC’s population has more than doubled over the past 25 years, growing from 26.2m in 1995 to 56.4m in 2021, outpacing the global growth rate of 30%. Urbanisation has also accelerated across the ...

With tourism a key focus of the emirate’s central development plan, known as Ajman Vision 2030, this geographically diverse emirate is well-positioned for expansion in the travel and hospitality ...

After a surge in uptake during the Covid-19 pandemic, the telehealth industry is courting new investment to further innovation and increase access to care in emerging markets. Digital health companies ...

Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, approved the emirate’s 2025 budget of Dh3.7bn ($1bn). The stated goal of the outlay is to support the emirate’s ...

The UAE possesses the fifth-largest oil reserves in the world and has been investing heavily in renewable energy generation for a number of years. Increased hydrocarbons production is being ...

Ajman’s financial and insurance activities are a small but growing contributor to the emirate’s GDP, Rising from 3.5% in 2019 to 3.7% in 2023 and providing Dh1.3bn ($353.9m) to the overall economy.