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Ajman gov’t approves AED 3.7 bn budget for 2025: Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi signed off on Ajman’s AED 3.7 bn budget for next year, Wam reports. The budget focuses on community development, public safety, infrastructure projects, economic development, investment attraction, sustainability initiatives, environmental protection, and digital transformation.
The breakdown: The new budget allocates 39% to supporting quality of life, 27% to public services and government innovation, and 20% to economic development. Meanwhile, security and safety account for 14% of the budget.
Key objectives include:
- Upgrading digital systems, and establishing a sophisticated digital government;
- Expanding road networks, parks, and green spaces;
- Promoting green building and cultural activities;
- Improving customer services and supporting economic growth initiatives.
The big picture: The Federal National Council approved the UAE’s largest national budget to date in November, totaling AED 71.5 bn for both revenues and expenditures for 2025, while also integrating the Union General budget with the budgets of independent federal entities.
