Emirates Post issues stamps on Ajman Municipality

The stamps, issued in denominations of Dhs1, 150 Fils, Dhs2 and Dhs4, are available at all post offices in the UAE.

In addition, Souvenir Sheets of Dh. 15 each are available at the philatelic counters of Karama, Deira and Abu Dhabi post offices.

In a ceremony held in Ajman, Mr. Ibrahim Bin Karam, CEO of Emirates Post, handed over the framed stamps to Mr. Ali Bin Abdulla Al Himrani, General Manager, Municipality & Planning, Ajman Municipality.

"Ajman has been progressively transforming itself into a modern emirate with all facilities and amenities for its residents," said Ibrahim Bin Karam, CEO of Emirates Post. "We are proud to commemorate the achievements of Ajman Municipality through these stamps. This move paves the way for stronger cooperation between Emirates Post and Ajman Municipality".

"We are really honoured by Emirates Post gesture of issuing special stamps on Ajman Municipality," said Mr. Ali Al Himrani. "We are proud of our achievements in Ajman and we are doubling our efforts to contribute to the emirate's growth. We also look forward to greater collaboration with Emirates Post. Ajman Municipality will issue instructions to provide space for Emirates Post P.O Boxes in every new project coming up in Ajman City. In addition, Ajman Municipality services will be provided at Emirates Post Offices across the UAE".

The Municipality & Planning Department, Ajman, was established under Law No. (1) of 1968 issued by H.H Ruler of Ajman.

From small operation of 25 staff, Ajman Municipality grew to 3,000 in 2003. The municipality has completed several urban projects that boosted the integrated development of the Emirate.

Ajman Municipality is hosting an Urban Planning Conference which will be attended by prominent experts in the field of urban planning, land and property development.

The Municipality's goal is planned development of land and leveraging available resources to achieve higher financial returns, as well as improving the quality of life in terms of services, housing, infrastructure and transportation.