The emirate of Ajman is one of the seven emirates (states) that comprise of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is the smallest emirate,
covering an area of 460 square kilometers (178 square miles), and located along the west coast of the country, with a coastal beach area of 16 kilometers (10 miles). It is
located closest to the emirates of Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain and is surrounded by the emirate of Sharjah to its north, south and east.
Its Regions
The emirate of Ajman has three geographical regions - Ajman city, Al Manamah region and Masfout region. Ajman city is the main region of the emirate and consists of 95% of
its land with 14 districts - Al Zawra, Al Jarf, Al Heeliyoo, Al Hamideeya, Mushayrif, New Industrial Area, Al Zahra, Al Nuaymeeya, Al Rashideeya, Al Bustan, Al Nakheel, Al
Rumayla, Al Sawan, and Al Mowayhat. Al Manama region is a small inland enclave located 60 kilometers east of Ajman city, surrounded by Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.
Masfut region is a small inland enclave located 130 kilometers southeast of Ajman city, bordering with Sharjah, Dubai's Hatta region and the Sultanate of Oman.
Its Rulers
Ajman is ruled by Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi [V] of the Al Nuaimi tribe, whose father, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi [IV], took part in the signing of the United
Arab Emirates federation in 1971. The crown prince of Ajman is Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi [V] is chairman of the Ajman Municipality.
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