Ajman Finance Department Organises Workshop to Strengthen Public-Private Partnership

The Ajman Department of Finance organised a specialised workshop for government entities and independent bodies in the Emirate on public-private partnership, within the framework of its efforts to consolidate institutional integration, promote a culture of partnership, and support sustainable investment pathways in the Emirate.

The workshop, held over two days on 30 and 31 March, aimed to shed light on the regulatory, legislative and technical aspects of the public-private partnership system, as well as to explore development opportunities through brainstorming sessions, thereby enhancing the readiness of government entities to apply best practices in this vital field.

The Department affirmed that the organisation of the workshop is aligned with the targets of Ajman Vision 2030, which places among its priorities the empowerment of non-governmental investment in infrastructure projects and public services, through the development of innovative financial models and strategic partnerships that contribute to achieving a balance between economic returns and community impact, supporting the creation of quality employment opportunities and improving quality of life in the Emirate.

The workshop reviewed the most prominent legislation governing partnership projects, foremost among which is Law No. (2) of 2022 on the Regulation of Public-Private Partnership in the Emirate of Ajman, and its amendments under Law No. (4) of 2025, in addition to Resolution No. (18) of 2025 on the adoption of controls, procedures and financial and technical criteria for the selection of partners in partnership projects. The importance of these frameworks in consolidating transparency, ensuring quality project implementation and strengthening trust between government entities and the private sector was also emphasised.

The workshop addressed a number of specialised technical themes, including the role of partnership in achieving Ajman Vision, the economic and financial impacts of partnership projects, the project lifecycle from concept through to implementation and operation, feasibility studies, evaluation criteria, risk management and performance measurement indicators, as well as a review of local and international models and success stories.

The workshop also featured interactive brainstorming sessions that discussed the key challenges and opportunities associated with implementing partnership models, and explored success factors, means of enhancing government capacities, and the development of future projects based on public-private partnership.

In this regard, His Excellency Marwan Ahmed Al Ali, Director General of the Ajman Department of Finance, affirmed that this workshop comes within the Department’s efforts to consolidate a comprehensive legislative and technical environment supporting partnership projects, noting that strengthening cooperation with the private sector represents a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development and raising the efficiency of government resource utilisation.

He stated: “Through the development of an integrated public-private partnership system, the Ajman Government seeks to consolidate the role of the private sector as a strategic partner in the implementation of vital projects, contributing to raising the efficiency of government expenditure and maximising both economic and social impact.”

Ahmed Sultan Al Shamri, Acting Director of the Government Budgets Department, said: “The Department is committed to equipping government entities with the tools and knowledge that ensure the planning and implementation of successful partnership projects in accordance with best practices and approved standards, delivering added value to the local economy and enhancing the Emirate’s competitiveness.”

He stressed the importance of continuing coordination and integration between government entities, and working to develop national competencies, to ensure the achievement of the best outcomes in future partnership projects.

Through these qualitative initiatives, the Ajman Department of Finance reaffirms its commitment to developing the government partnership system and elevating it to higher levels of efficiency and innovation, thereby enhancing the Emirate’s competitiveness, consolidating its position as an attractive investment environment, and supporting the achievement of its development objectives and its aspirations towards a more flexible and sustainable economy.