"Ajman Finance" Organizing a workshop to strengthen partnership between the public and private sectors
Ajman, 1st April / WAM / The Department of Finance in Ajman organized a specialized workshop for government agencies and independent entities in the emirate on partnership between the public and private sectors, as part of its efforts to consolidate institutional integration, spread the culture of partnership, and support sustainable investment paths in the emirate.
The two-day workshop shed light on the regulatory and legislative frameworks and technical aspects of the partnership system between the public and private sectors, in addition to exploring development opportunities through brainstorming sessions, in a way that enhances the readiness of government agencies to implement best practices in this vital field.
The department confirmed that organizing the workshop is consistent with the objectives of Ajman Vision 2030, which places among its priorities enabling non-governmental investment in infrastructure projects and public services, through developing innovative financial models and strategic partnerships that contribute to achieving a balance between economic return and societal impact, and supports the creation of quality job opportunities and improving the quality of life in the emirate.
The workshop reviewed the most prominent legislation regulating partnership projects, foremost of which is Law No. 2 of 2022 regulating partnerships between the public and private sectors in the Emirate of Ajman, and its amendments pursuant to Law No. 4 of 2025, in addition to Resolution No. 18 of 2025 regarding the adoption of controls and procedures for partnership projects and the financial and technical standards for selecting a partner.
The importance of these frameworks was also emphasized in establishing transparency, ensuring the quality of project implementation, and enhancing trust between government agencies and the private sector.
The workshop addressed a number of specialized technical topics, including the role of partnership in achieving the Ajman vision, the economic and financial impacts of partnership projects, and the project life cycle from idea to implementation and operation, in addition to feasibility studies, evaluation criteria, risk management, and performance measurement indicators, as well as a review of local and international models and success stories.
It also included interactive brainstorming sessions that discussed the most prominent challenges and opportunities associated with implementing partnership models, and reviewed success factors, ways to enhance government capabilities, and innovate future projects based on partnership between the public and private sectors.
His Excellency Marwan Ahmed Al Ali, Director General of the Department of Finance in Ajman, confirmed that this workshop comes within the department’s efforts to establish an integrated legislative and technical environment that supports partnership projects, pointing out that strengthening cooperation with the private sector represents a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development and raising the efficiency of using government resources.
He said that the Ajman government seeks, through developing an integrated system of partnership between the public and private sectors, to consolidate the role of the private sector as a strategic partner in implementing vital projects, thus contributing to raising the efficiency of government spending and maximizing the economic and social impact.
For his part, Ahmed Sultan Al-Shammari, Director of the Government Budgets Department in the Mandate, said: The department is keen to provide government agencies with the tools and knowledge that ensure the planning and implementation of successful partnership projects, in accordance with best practices and approved standards, in order to achieve added value to the local economy and enhance the emirate’s competitiveness.
He stressed the importance of continuing coordination and integration between government agencies, and working to develop national competencies, to ensure achieving the best results in future partnership projects.
Through these qualitative initiatives, the Department of Finance in Ajman confirms its commitment to developing the system of government partnerships and raising them to more efficient and innovative levels, thus enhancing the emirate’s competitiveness, consolidating its position as an attractive environment for investment, and supporting the achievement of its development goals and its directions towards a more flexible and sustainable economy.
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