Ajman Municipality & Planning Department Receives Global Brands Award for Pioneering Smart Investment Maps Initiative
Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi receives international recognition for the department's innovative digital geospatial project that elevates Ajman's investment landscape
Ajman Municipality & Planning Department has been honoured with the Global Brands Awards 2026 in the Most Advanced Market Analytics and Mapping Solutions category, a distinguished recognition for its transformative Smart Investment Maps project. Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Department, received the accolade at a ceremony held to celebrate the achievement and commend the exceptional efforts of the project team.
The Smart Investment Maps initiative represents a remarkable convergence of cutting-edge digital technologies and sophisticated geospatial data analytics. This innovative project has been meticulously designed to furnish investors and decision makers with strategic insights that elevate investment planning, streamline the management of investment opportunities, and substantially reinforce Ajman’s standing as a destination of considerable appeal to the international investment community.
Speaking at the ceremony, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi celebrated the project team’s contributions to sustainable development, underscoring that the award reflects the Department’s unwavering commitment to advancing digital transformation and embracing innovative solutions that enhance operational excellence and cultivate a flourishing investment ecosystem.
The Smart Investment Maps project exemplifies a significant milestone in the sophisticated application of geospatial intelligence and advanced analytics. By transforming vast datasets into coherent strategic insights, the project substantially improves the efficiency of planning processes and optimises the management and identification of investment opportunities throughout the emirate.
Dr Hamdan Mohammed Al Ali, Executive Director of the Support Services Sector, presented a comprehensive overview of the project’s objectives, implementation methodologies and remarkable achievements. He emphasised that the project’s receipt of the international award followed rigorous evaluation against stringent criteria, demonstrating outcomes of outstanding calibre.
The recognition underscores Ajman Municipality & Planning Department’s steadfast commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence and advanced digital solutions across its operational ecosystem. The Department continues to refine service delivery mechanisms, augment project efficiency, and develop innovative solutions through the strategic application of emerging technologies. These endeavours directly support the Department’s strategic aspirations and reflect alignment with Ajman Vision 2030, an ambitious blueprint dedicated to cultivating a more intelligent, nimble and proactive government framework that serves the emirate’s evolving requirements.
Source: WAM