Ajman, 24 February 2025: The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) has once again demonstrated its leadership in innovation and excellence in tourism, securing four distinguished accolades at the 2025 Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards. These awards, including two gold, one silver, and one bronze, recognise ATDD’s unwavering commitment to driving innovation across its diverse initiatives, projects and activities.
The awards were presented to the Department during a gala hosted in Ras Al Khaimah on February 22, 2025. This year, ATDD stood out at 2025 Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards for its exceptional contributions to institutional development and the Emirate’s tourism industry.
H.E. Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director-General of the Ajman Tourism Development Department, commented: “This remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in our journey. It also reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering innovation across all facets of our operation and further strengthening Ajman’s tourism sector. These esteemed accolades inspire us to continue advancing innovative projects and initiatives that support sustainable development goals (SDGs), serve the community in line with the aspirations of the wise leadership, and enhance the tourism experience in Ajman and the UAE.”
The prestigious awards received by ATDD are reserved for a selected group of organisations, reinforcing its leadership within the tourism sector. The first gold was awarded in the category of ‘Excellence in Innovation in Consumer Product and Services Industries’ for the ‘Genuine Tourism Experience Design’ initiative. The second gold was earned in thecategory of ‘Innovation in Human Resource Management Planning and Practice for the ‘Human Resources Initiatives for Creating a Happy Work Environment’ initiative.
The silver award was granted in the category of ‘Most Innovative Community Impact’ for the ‘Unlimited Talents: You Are the Blessing,’ a cultural, innovative and artistic initiative designed to encourage and foster the skills of seniors. Meanwhile, the bronze award was received in the category of ‘Innovation In Brand Development’ for the ‘Marketing in London’ initiative, which highlights Ajman’s tourism resources.
The Stevie Awards, a leading sole business sector program for honouring excellence and innovation, recognises outstanding contributions in institutional innovation across 18 countries in the MENA region. Renowned as a top-tier global recognition in the business sector, the Stevie Awards acknowledges exceptional accomplishments through initiatives such as the International Business Awards (IBA), which has been honouring remarkable endeavours and contributions for over 23 years.
