Ajman, or Ujman is the smallest member state of the United Arab Emirates, with an area of just 260 square kilometres. Its capital is Ajman.

Located along the Persian Gulf, it also controls Masfut and Manama, two small, inland enclaves that are primarily agricultural. The population of approximately 235,000 is located mainly in the capital, Ajman. The population was only 36,100 in 1980 but grew considerably in recent years, due to an influx of people from the neighboring emirates of Dubai, Sharjah, and other countries.

It is presently ruled by Emir Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi. The Crown prince of the Emirate is Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. His directions have led to massive development and a construction boom in Ajman in the recent years.

On 8 January 1820, Sheikh Rashid ibn Humayd Al Nuaimi signed the General Maritime Treaty with Britain, accepting a protectorate to keep the Ottoman Turks out. Like four of its neighbours, Sharjah, Dubai, Ras al-Khaimah and Umm al-Qaiwain, its position on the route to India made it important enough to be recognized as a salute state (be it of the lowest class: 3 guns).

On 2 December 1971, Sheikh Rashid ibn Humayd Al Nuaimi joined the United Arab Emirates.

The visit also comes as part of the efforts to update with the developments that occur in the region in the field of Geographic Information System. The Ajman Municipality delegation, headed by Mohammed Bin Omair, Head of Survey Section, included Ahmed AbdulRazaq, Mohammed Saeed, Faisal BuAfra and Yasir Khaleel. Mohammed Al Zaffin, Director of GIS Centre at Dubai Municipality received the delegation, which also went on a tour of the different sections of the Centre.

Later, a meeting was held between the officials of Dubai Municipality and the members of the delegation. In addition to Mohammed Al Zaffin, Abdullah Galadari, Head of GIS Data Processing Unit and Maryam Obaid Al Mehairi, Database Administrator also participated the meeting, where the delegation was briefed on the activities and facilities of the Centre.

Both the sides explored possible areas of cooperation in order to enhance performance and utilize the available resources. The Ajman Municipality delegation expressed their appreciation on the development of the GIS Centre, which uses the most advanced applications in the field of Geographic Information System.