Ajman

This article is about the city. For the eponymous Emirate, see Emirate of Ajman. For other uses, see Ajman (disambiguation).
Ajman
عجمان

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Country United Arab Emirates
Government
 • Type Monarchy
 • Emir Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi
Population (2010)
 • Total 238,000

Ajman (Arabic: عجمان‎‎ 'Aǧmān) is the capital of the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates, located along the Persian Gulf. Ajman is the smallest emirate in the UAE.

Population

The city has more than 90% of the population of the emirate. The urban area runs directly into the city of Sharjah along the coast to the south west, which in turn is adjacent to Dubai, forming a continuous urban area.

Commercial

Ajman is home to the Ruler's office, companies, commercial markets, and about 50 international and local retail shops. Banking interests include: Emirates National Bank of Dubai, Ajman Bank, Arab Bank PLC, Bank Saderat Iran, and Commercial Bank of Dubai. Ajman is also home to fishing industry & Seafood Importers/Exporters in UAE.

Tourism

Ajman is continuing the development stalled by the 2007-8 economic crisis and once again undergoing a period of growth. Tourist attractions in the emirate, including hotels, shopping and cultural destinations are growing rapidly. Tourist attractions include the Ajman National Museum situated at Ajman Fort, the Red Fort and the museum in the inland enclave of Manama.

Ajman's corniche is a popular evening and weekend destination for families and features a number of fast food outlets, coffee shops and stalls. It is home to the 'Outside Inn', a popular watering hole with expatriates, as well as to a number of hotels, including the Ramada, Ajman Palace, the Kempinski, Ajman Saray and the luxurious Fairmont Ajman.

Transportation

The natural port (or khor) of Ajman is located along a natural creek which penetrates the town.[1] Ajman is also home to Arab Heavy Industries, one of the world's largest ship manufacturing firms.[2]

The main airport in the emirate is located in the enclave of Manama, about 60 km east of the city, thus in one of the farthest removed parts of the emirate. However, Sharjah International Airport is only a dozen kilometers away.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Ajman Free Zone Archived April 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ "Ajman travel guide". www.world66.com. Retrieved 31 July 2016.

Coordinates: 25°23′58″N 55°28′47″E / 25.3995°N 55.4796°E / 25.3995; 55.4796

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