In brief
In a partnership signed on November 5, 2026, the Ajman Government Media Office and Ajman DED will position the emirate as a hub for creative media through a dedicated pavilion at the upcoming The Signal 2026 forum. The deal also highlights the role of AI, digital services, and streamlined procedures, reflecting Vision 2030 goals to attract investors and simplify business formation.
On November 5, 2026, the Ajman Government Media Office and the Ajman Department of Economic Development announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening the emirate’s creative media sector. The agreement was livestreamed in Ajman’s capital and noted by the UAE’s national news agency WAM.
The pact was signed in the presence of Mohammed Abdullah Al Kaabi, executive director of the media office, and Saif Ahmed Al Suwaidi, director‑general of Ajman DED. Both officials stated that the collaboration will set the groundwork for a joint presence at the upcoming Ajman Media Forum, titled The Signal 2026.
According to WAM, the primary objective of the accord is to position Ajman as a competitive environment for creative enterprises in line with the emirate’s Vision 2030. The two agencies plan to enhance the business climate for media companies, nurturing their growth and encouraging collaboration among investors, service providers and government entities.
A key component of the agreement is a pavilion that Ajman DED will sponsor for Emirati creative media firms. The venue will offer companies a platform to exhibit their skills, commercial projects and technological innovations, as reported by WAM. The pavilion is intended to cultivate networking ties and support outreach for investment partnerships and new ventures.
The partnership also includes a showcase that will highlight advances in artificial intelligence and other digital services that are relevant to the media sector. WAM notes that this exhibit will demonstrate the emirate’s investment in digital transformation and its ability to provide advanced solutions to the creative community.
To further encourage investment, the accord signals that Ajman DED will promote the emirate’s Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme at the forum. Through this initiative, the agency will outline how it simplifies official procedures, reduces paperwork and expedites the creation and scaling of businesses. The programme’s focus is on improving investor experience and increasing the speed of transactions.
Overall, the partnership represents a coordinated effort between the government media office and the economic development authorities to bolster Ajman’s creative economy. WAM reported that the agreement moves the emirate forward in attracting creative talent and high‑value investment while showcasing its technological capabilities and supportive regulatory environment.
