Ammar bin Humaid chairs Ajman Executive Council meeting
The Council approved the "Our Balanced Summer" initiative, reflecting the government's focus on employee well-being and quality of life during the summer, aligned with the Year of Community. The initiative includes 100% remote work every Friday (July 1 – August 22, 2025), and shortened working hours from Monday to Thursday (7:30 am – 2:30 pm).
These adjustments aim to enhance work-life balance, institutional efficiency, and seamless service delivery.
Focus on employee stability and environmental sustainability
Sheikh Ammar emphasized that the Ajman Government, under the leadership of H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, prioritizes a supportive work environment. He underscored employee and family stability as key to progress, while highlighting the initiative's eco-friendly benefits by reducing transportation-related emissions, supporting Ajman Vision 2030.
Monitoring and implementation
The Human Resources Department, with the Executive Council's General Secretariat, will manage the rollout and present an impact assessment report in September 2025.
Ongoing government culture transformation
The initiative supports Ajman's efforts to establish a flexible, inclusive, and high-performing government culture, encouraging productivity and employee happiness.
Council reviews visit to Chongqing, China
The Council reviewed the outcomes of Sheikh Ammar's recent official visit to Chongqing, China. Recommendations included quarterly coordination meetings with Chinese counterparts, expansion of academic exchange programmes, promotion of Chinese investments in priority sectors like AI, clean tech, and vocational training.
Invitation to Chinese delegation
The Council proposed hosting a Chinese delegation in Ajman to explore the emirate's planning model, cultural depth, and investment opportunities backed by tailored incentives.
Approval of 'Ajman Learns' under Ajman Vision 2030
The Council approved the "Ajman Learns" initiative, reinforcing the emirate's goal of becoming a center for lifelong learning, innovation, and sustainable growth through enhanced governance and monitoring.
Commitment to lifelong learning and human capital development
Sheikh Ammar reaffirmed the importance of investing in human capital and building an inclusive educational system, in line with the directives of Ajman's Ruler.
Vocational training accreditation and global collaboration
The Council directed the creation of an accreditation program for technical and vocational institutes, ensuring alignment with market needs. It also emphasized maximizing benefits from Ajman's membership in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.
Release of 'Lifelong Learning in Ajman' report
The Council reviewed the first-of-its-kind 'Lifelong Learning in Ajman' report, offering a detailed analysis of Ajman's educational ecosystem and identifying areas for development toward a knowledge-based society.
Ajman's educational landscape and inclusive offerings
According to the report, Ajman serves over 96,000 students, with a balanced distribution across private, public, and vocational education. The emirate features 62 early childhood providers, 80+ schools, 5 universities, and 63 vocational/technical training centres.
Ajman also supports inclusive education through rehabilitation centers, sports clubs, cultural institutions, and innovation hubs.
Global recognition and educational impact
Ajman's 2024 accession to the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities has enhanced its international profile and commitment to collaborative educational excellence.
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