Ammar bin Humaid chairs Ajman Executive Council meeting; approves ‘Our Balanced Summer’ initiative

AJMAN, 23rd June 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, presided over the Council’s meeting held today, Monday, at the Government Agencies Complex at the Emiri Diwan. During the meeting, the Council approved the launch of the “Our Balanced Summer” initiative, a forward-looking program that reflects the government’s commitment to employee well-being and quality of life during the summer months, in alignment with the Year of Community.

The initiative introduces a 100% remote work system every Friday, effective from July 1 to August 22, 2025, alongside a reduction in working hours from Monday to Thursday, set from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, instead of the usual 8-hour day. These measures aim to foster work-life balance while ensuring the seamless delivery of essential government services through flexible internal structures across government entities.

The initiative is designed to promote institutional efficiency, adapt to the summer climate, and maintain high-quality public service delivery through optimized organizational workflows.

H.H. Sheikh Ammar affirmed that the Ajman Government, under the wise leadership of H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, places great importance on cultivating a dynamic and supportive work environment that meets the professional and personal needs of employees.

He noted that the stability of employees and their families is a cornerstone of the emirate’s development journey, emphasizing that human well-being is a central priority, essential for institutional excellence and the advancement of government performance.

H.H. Sheikh Ammar added, “The ‘Our Balanced Summer’ initiative also reflects our commitment to environmental sustainability by reducing daily transportation emissions, in support of Ajman Vision 2030, which aspires to build a balanced, resilient, and sustainable society.”

The Human Resources Department, in coordination with the General Secretariat of the Executive Council, will oversee the initiative’s rollout, develop relevant operational models, and present an assessment report by the end of September 2025 to evaluate its impact on institutional performance and employee and community satisfaction.

This initiative embodies Ajman Government’s ongoing efforts to foster a flexible, inclusive, and motivating work culture that enhances productivity and promotes happiness across the public sector.

The Council, in the presence of Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Ruler’s Representative for Administrative and Financial Affairs and Vice Chairman of the Executive Council; Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Tourism Development Department; Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Municipality and Planning Department; and other Council members, reviewed the outcomes of the recent official visit to Chongqing Municipality in China, led by H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.

The Council recommended continued engagement with Chinese counterparts by convening coordination meetings at least once every quarter throughout 2025, in addition to activating academic exchange programs.

Further recommendations emphasized attracting Chinese investments to Ajman, particularly in high-impact sectors such as technology and artificial intelligence, light manufacturing and clean technologies, logistics and supply chains, smart devices, medical equipment, and vocational education and training.

The Council also proposed extending an official invitation to a Chinese delegation to visit Ajman, as part of a curated hosting program showcasing the emirate’s urban planning, regulatory excellence, cultural richness, and economic potential. The program will also spotlight unique investment opportunities aligned with Ajman Vision 2030, complemented by tailored incentives and facilitation packages for prospective Chinese investors.

The Executive Council approved the launch of the “Ajman Learns” project, an ambitious initiative under Ajman Vision 2030, designed to reinforce the emirate’s commitment to lifelong learning. 

The project aims to establish robust governance and evaluation frameworks to monitor progress in positioning Ajman as a hub of knowledge, innovation, inclusiveness, and sustainable growth.

H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi emphasised that investing in people through lifelong learning is essential to realising the emirate’s future vision. He further reaffirmed the directives of H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi to prioritise human capital development and build an educational system that underpins sustainable social and economic advancement.

The Council also directed the development of a new accreditation programme for technical and vocational training centers and institutes to ensure the quality and relevance of their outcomes in line with labor market needs. The Council emphasized the importance of maximizing the emirate’s membership in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities, which promotes the exchange of best practices among cities dedicated to inclusive and quality education.

As part of this strategic direction, the Council reviewed the “Lifelong Learning in Ajman” report, the first of its kind in the UAE and the first specialised publication of its scope by the Emirate of Ajman. The report provides a data-driven analysis of the emirate’s educational landscape, mapping its progress and identifying areas for development in building a sustainable knowledge-based society.

According to the report, Ajman hosts over 96,000 students enrolled across educational levels, with approximately 78,000 in private institutions, 17,000 in public education, and 1,200 in vocational training. The emirate boasts a comprehensive educational ecosystem, including 62 early childhood education providers, more than 80 schools, five universities, and 63 vocational and technical training centers specialising in technology, languages, pedagogy, and skilled trades.

Ajman further supports inclusive education and community engagement through five rehabilitation centers for People of Determination, 34 sports clubs, 14 charitable and humanitarian organizations, eight heritage and museum sites, a cultural center, a public library, a youth center, and various innovation hubs and Quran memorization centers, reflecting the emirate’s integrated educational and societal framework.

The report also highlighted the positive impact of Ajman’s accession to the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2024, reinforcing the emirate’s global positioning and commitment to collaborative educational excellence.