With temperatures in cities set to rise in the coming decades, many public and private players in emerging markets are looking to tackle the challenge of extreme heat through technology, sustainable ...

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 ...

Interview: George Saad How will changes made by the Ajman Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation impact investors? GEORGE SAAD: Regulatory reforms are poised to significantly enhance investor ...

Interview: Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi How does the real estate sector remain competitive in attracting foreign investment? OMAR BIN OMAIR AL MUHAIRI: Ajman’s strategic location, coupled with ...

With fossil fuels still powering roughly 99% of global shipping, the sector is seeking to reduce emissions through cleaner fuel sources – including methanol, ammonia and wind – that could soon see ...

Environmental sustainability has become a cornerstone of national development agendas as public and private sector entities bid to reduce the carbon footprints of countries and businesses. Given the ...

Interview: Omar Mohammed Lootah How do new technologies enhance public transport, and what can be done to deepen digital adoption? OMAR LOOTAH: Digital transformation is reshaping public transport, ...

In a bid to expand access, education is increasingly exploring the possibilities of the metaverse and extended-reality (XR) approaches. The former comprises a range of technologies that immerse users ...

Ajman’s educational landscape has undergone an evolution in recent years, with a strong emphasis on aligning academic frameworks with the emirate’s long-term economic goals and aspirations. As a ...

Interview: Abdullah Mohammed Al Muwaiji In what ways is Ajman working to maintain its competitive edge as a regional centre for business? ABDULLAH MOHAMMED AL MUWAIJI: Ajman has taken significant ...

Interview: Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi How has Ajman positioned itself as a model for economic diversification in the UAE? SHEIKH AMMAR BIN HUMAID AL NUAIMI: In recent years Ajman has ...

The UAE’s economic development drive sees significant financing being channelled into infrastructure development, with Ajman – the smallest of the seven emirates – witnessing increased activity in the ...