Ajman Vision 2030 is a comprehensive plan that outlines the emirate's goals for the next decade. The vision is based on 8 strategic principles, which are:

1. Spirit of the Union: Ajman is committed to a unified future. The emirate will align its policies and strategies with the national agenda, federal strategies and objectives, and coordinate effectively with other emirates.

    

2. Cooperation: Ajman is committed to a collaborative future. The emirate will increase strategic cooperation with the private sector, non-governmental organisations and the community.

    

3. Accountability: Ajman is committed to fulfilling its commitments and being accountable to the community. The emirate will promote transparency in developing and monitoring commitments.

    

4. Future preparedness: Ajman is committed to being prepared for the future. The emirate will analyse and anticipate future trends and challenges in all areas of development, and harness modern technologies and innovative solutions.

    

5. Agility: Ajman is committed to a flexible future with a responsive community that adapts quickly to change, with high levels of participation.

    

6. Community centrality: Ajman is committed to a people-centred future. The emirate will focus on the health and social well-being of individuals and communities, and consult with people and businesses to ensure their participation in government decision-making.

    

7. Inclusivity: Ajman is committed to an inclusive future. The emirate will empower people to ensure their full integration and participation in society, promote equal opportunities for all, and enhance integration and well-being of youth and elders.

    

8. Sustainability: Ajman is committed to a sustainable future. The emirate will promote economic activities with high added value and specialised knowledge, meet the economic and social needs of the population while ensuring environmental sustainability, become a result-based government, and shift spending towards achieving the most important long-term results.

Ajman Vision 2030 has identified a set of strategic directives and objectives. They are:

• Enhancing the competitive business environment and investment climate that drives economic development: This will be achieved by creating a business-friendly environment, encouraging and facilitating investment, strengthening the commercial infrastructure, and facilitating trade and the commercial environment. In addition, the vision aims to develop a conducive environment for entrepreneurship, start-ups, and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and to enable increased private sector participation in public projects and services.

   

• Building human capital capable of achieving the emirate's aspirations: This will be achieved by ensuring world-class education that drives academic achievement and prepares for the future, encouraging research and development (R&D) and innovation in the emirate, and strengthening workforce skills and lifelong learning.

   

• Enhancing the emirate's attractiveness and liability: This will be achieved by improving the performance of city operations and public services, creating active urban centres, facilitating access to green and blue spaces, sports, recreational facilities and community facilities, and promoting health, safety and well-being.

   

• Transforming Ajman into a centre for arts and culture: This will be achieved by protecting cultural heritage, highlighting and developing it, supporting community participation in artistic and cultural activities, and supporting the development of the arts and cultural sectors.

   

• Achieving integrated and sustainable transportation: This will be achieved by improving the quality of the road infrastructure, improving the quality of the public transportation network, and encouraging active transportation by providing an environment conducive to walking and cycling.

The vision's goals include:

• building a comprehensive, cohesive and empowered society by empowering the social services system and its effectiveness
• promoting gender equality, empowering women, children, youth, People of Determination and the elderly
• preserving the Emirati national identity
• enabling the contribution of the private sector and society to the social sector agenda
• Improving environmental sustainability by achieving sustainable waste management, reducing pollution, improving energy efficiency, increasing the use of alternative energy, protecting biodiversity and preserving natural resources.

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