Ajman is ruled by HH Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi. Ajman is the smallest of the seven emirates, measuring about 259 square kilometers with an estimated population of over 500,000. Ajman lies on the coast of the Arabian Gulf, in the northern part of the UAE between the emirates of Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. The economy of Ajman consists of professional services, agriculture, construction, real estate and tourism, with business services growing rapidly. The Ajman Port and Ajman Free Zone are two of the most prominent drivers of economic growth in the Emirate.

There is one major free zone in Ajman:

• Ajman Free Zone Authority

Investment Oversight and Regulation:

• Ajman Department of Economic Development