New figures suggest the emirate's business sector is on the rise.
Ajman's Department of Economic Development says it grew by more than 50 per cent during the last quarter of 2018.
In total, close to 1,500 professional licences were issued between October and November last year.
There was also a 12 per cent decrease in the number of licences that were cancelled.
In total, 191 cancellations were registered compared to 216 during the same period in 2017.
Nakheel awards contract to upgrade western shoreline at Dubai Islands
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded Mar Marine & Building Contracting LLC a contract for marine and beach works on Island B at Dubai Islands.
UAE and Thailand conclude trade deal talks
The UAE and Thailand have concluded negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), after non-oil trade between the two countries reached $12.3 billion (AED 45.17 billion) in 2025.
Abu Dhabi unveils major AI training programme for government and public
The Abu Dhabi Government has launched an AI training programme for every government employee as well as the wider public, built with OpenAI, Microsoft and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI).
IMF reaches staff deal with Pakistan, potentially unlocking $1.2 billion
The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan on reviews of some of its lending programs, potentially unlocking about $1.21 billion in financing pending board approval, the fund said on Wednesday.
African Union launches continent's first credit rating agency
The African Union launched the continent's first credit rating agency on Wednesday, seeking to provide an alternative to the "big three" global ratings agencies as debt burdens weigh on many African economies.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have agreed to explore stronger rail and energy links, with a new agreement aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation.
Abu Dhabi is exploring the future of underground transport and infrastructure through a partnership with The Boring Company, the tunnelling technology firm founded by Elon Musk.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Syrian counterpart Ahmad Al-Sharaa have discussed expanding economic and development cooperation in a phone call on Thursday.
