Ajman launches a new HR law, 83 urban projects and 2030 environmental targets to enhance quality of life, sustainability and economic competitiveness.
Ajman has unveiled a sweeping package of initiatives — including a new Human Resources Law, 83 urban development projects, and ambitious 2030 environmental targets — as part of efforts to accelerate progress under Ajman Vision 2030.
The plans were approved during a meeting of the Ajman Executive Council, presided over by Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, held as part of the UAE Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi.
The session focused on advancing coordination at the national level and ensuring that Vision 2030 translates “from planning to real experiences for people,” with measurable improvements in quality of life and public services.
New HR Law to strengthen employee wellbeing and flexibility
The Council approved the development of a new Human Resources Law for the Government of Ajman, aligning policies with Vision 2030 and enhancing quality of life for government employees and their families.
The law introduces a modern leave system, flexible work models, and new measures to empower people of determination. It supports remote work both inside and outside the UAE, offering distributed working hours to promote productivity and work-life balance.
Ajman Lifelong Learning Council
The Council announced the establishment of the Ajman Lifelong Learning Council, which will connect education, skills development, and the labour market to foster continuous growth and competitiveness among residents.
Sheikh Ammar highlighted that human development is the foundation of Ajman’s competitiveness and the core driver of sustainable leadership across all sectors.
Ajman’s Urban Empowerment Strategy includes 83 projects designed to make the city more inclusive and sustainable. These cover Corniche development, bicycle and pedestrian paths, rainwater drainage, and accessible urban infrastructure.
Urban projects
Sheikh Ammar directed all government facilities to achieve 100 per cent readiness and stressed that inclusivity “is not just about modifying structures but changing the philosophy of urban planning to make the city accessible to everyone without exception.”
The Council also approved a conceptual framework for public services covering 11 sectors, shifting the government’s role from executor to creator of public value, with services evaluated through the lens of human experience.
Ajman 2030: environmental and infrastructure targets
The Council reviewed Ajman’s Environmental Targets 2030, which include:
- Reducing carbon emissions by 40 per cent
- Planting 50,000 mangrove trees
- Raising waste treatment to 80 per cent
- Establishing 43 new parks across 875,000 square metres
Infrastructure goals include 260 km of new roads, 99 km of cycling and pedestrian paths, 66 per cent rainwater drainage coverage, and 83 per cent smart lighting by 2030.
The Council also approved public-private partnership (PPP) policies to expand private-sector investment in environmental projects and accelerate implementation timelines.
“We want impact that is visible”
Concluding the session, Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi said the next phase must deliver measurable outcomes that people can experience in their daily lives.
“The next session must present success stories and real examples. We want impact that is visible and achievements that are recorded.”
