Keeping pace with rapid shifts in artificial intelligence and leveraging advanced international partnerships enables us to develop municipal work systems and deliver the highest quality services to the community.
Table of contents:
- Ajman Municipality delegation’s visit to Shanghai
- Participating leaders and targeted municipal sectors
- Statements by H.E. Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi
- Delegation meeting with Huawei’s service digitization unit leadership
- Smart command, inspection, and monitoring center solutions
- Employing artificial intelligence in media and corporate communications
- Frequently asked questions
Ajman Municipality delegation’s visit to Shanghai
An official leadership delegation from the Ajman Department of Municipality and Planning conducted an extensive exploratory field visit to the “Huawei Connect 2026” conference and exhibition held in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, to closely examine leading technologies and smart solutions in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and comprehensive digital transformation, as reported by the Emirates News Agency (WAM).
This international participation aligns with the department’s strategic directions aimed at adopting cutting-edge technical innovations and digital solutions, effectively utilizing them to modernize municipal work systems and elevate the quality and speed of services provided to citizens, residents, and the business sector in the emirate.
Participating leaders and targeted municipal sectors
The department’s delegation was headed by H.E. Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director General of the Ajman Department of Municipality and Planning. The delegation included Dr. Eng. Khaled Moein Al Hosani, Executive Director of the Public Health and Environment Sector; H.E. Youssef Mohammed Al Shaiba, Executive Director of the Rental Regulation Sector; and Ibrahim Samra Al Al Suwaidi (Al Shihi), Director of Communication and Community Department.
The delegation toured the technical exhibition accompanying the global event, exploring state-of-the-art digital infrastructure systems, next-generation networks, IoT applications aimed at city management, and the latest global trends and practices in government process automation.
Statements by H.E. Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi
H.E. Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi emphasized that this visit falls within the framework of sustainable institutional work to strengthen strategic partnerships with major international technology companies and directly benefit from advanced global experiences to support comprehensive digital transformation in Ajman.
Al Nuaimi explained that the department is highly committed to keeping pace with the rapid technological revolution and transferring knowledge and modern solutions to develop digital infrastructure and improve the efficiency of field monitoring and inspection, thereby reinforcing Ajman’s position as a smart, sustainable city that provides an ideal living and investment environment meeting the highest global standards.
Delegation meeting with Huawei’s service digitization unit leadership
On the sidelines of the conference, the Ajman Municipality delegation held an extensive official meeting with Steven Chen Jianfeng, Vice President of the Government Public Services Digitalization Business Unit at Huawei’s International Market Evolution Department, in the presence of a select group of technical experts and specialized engineers.
The meeting reviewed the latest innovative digital and network solutions, including advanced fiber-optic networks, ultra-fast wireless communication technologies, and sensor and IoT systems designed to monitor urban facilities and collect and analyze environmental and operational data in real-time with high precision.
Smart command, inspection, and monitoring center solutions
The technical discussions focused on exploring mechanisms for building unified urban command and control centers and utilizing smart models in spatial and urban data analysis to support rapid and effective administrative and planning decision-making.
The delegation also learned about advanced practical applications of artificial intelligence in health and environmental inspection, monitoring, and rental contract management through automated violation detection and guiding field inspectors based on risk-prediction algorithms, which enhances operational efficiency and saves time and effort for municipal staff.
Specialized engineers at Huawei explained to the visiting delegation that modern urban operations centers are capable of processing millions of digital inputs from smart cameras and environmental sensors in fractions of a second, enabling municipal officials to detect emergency traffic congestion, predict air pollution levels, and manage stormwater drainage networks with proactive efficiency that prevents crises.
Employing artificial intelligence in media and corporate communications
The delegation’s tour included reviewing best practices and modern applications in digital media and smart corporate marketing. Officials learned about the latest automated monitoring and analysis tools for gauging public opinion and analyzing community engagement trends across digital platforms.
The department seeks to utilize generative artificial intelligence and big data analysis techniques to develop its media strategies and customize awareness and service messages directed at customers, ensuring the creation of smart, transparent, interactive communication channels that enhance community trust and satisfaction with municipal services.
Department officials praised the digital solutions they witnessed, emphasizing that adopting advanced technologies in public communication helps enhance community participation and build digital municipal platforms that listen to citizens’ feedback instantly and respond to their daily needs with absolute accuracy and transparency.
Frequently asked questions
Question: What is the objective of the Ajman Municipality delegation’s visit to Huawei Connect 2026 in Shanghai?
Answer: To explore the latest technologies in artificial intelligence, smart cities, and digital transformation to develop municipal services and operations.
Question: Who headed the official delegation of the Ajman Department of Municipality and Planning during the visit?
Answer: The delegation was headed by H.E. Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Nuaimi, Director General of the department, with the participation of leaders from the environmental, regulatory, and communication sectors.
Question: What are the most prominent smart solutions discussed by the delegation with Huawei?
Answer: Command and control centers, IoT sensors, smart inspection and monitoring solutions, and corporate communication and digital media technologies.
