The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) announced its new official name, ‘Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media’, highlighting its forward-looking vision of the emirate’s wise leadership to reinforce institutional integration across three pivotal sectors, including tourism, culture and media.
The announcement follows the merger of the Ajman
Department of Tourism Development and the Ajman Culture
and Media Department, forming a single institutional entity under the new
name. 
The new name was established under Law No.
(2) of 2025, issued by His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme
Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and in line with the directives of His
Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman
of the Executive Council. 
The law stipulates the merger of the Ajman
Department of Tourism Development and the Ajman Culture and Media Department
into a single institutional entity to reinforce coordination, enhance
performance efficiency and foster effective government operations, while
attaining full integration across the three sectors to support the emirate’s
strategic objectives. 
Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi,
Chairman of the Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media, said: “The
adoption of the new official name of the department embodies the ambitious
vision aimed at consolidating institutional integration between the tourism,
culture and media sectors. It reflects a firm commitment to developing a more
efficient and flexible model of government work, based on the pillars of
innovation and sustainability. This step goes beyond being an institutional
initiative to constitute a confirmation of the endeavours and efforts made to further
reinforce the position of Ajman as an integrated cultural centre that
contributes to achieving the emirate’s aspirations towards a prosperous future,
in line with its strategic vision.”
Mahmood Alhashmi, Director General of the
Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media, expressed his pleasure to adopt
of the new name, saying: “This announcement marks a new chapter in Ajman’s
integrated government operations. It highlights our dedication to developing an
efficient and flexible institutional model that combines cultural creativity,
tourism growth and media influence."
Alhashmi added: “The new name embodies our
renewed identity and mission to position the emirate as a dynamic hub that
combines authenticity with innovation. As a unified team, we continue to transform
the vision of our wise leadership into impactful initiatives and projects that
drive the emirate’s growth, reinforce its economy and community, and position Ajman
as a hub of digital transformation, national talent empowerment, and
sustainable partnerships.” -TradeArabia News Service