AJMAN, 23rd December, 2022 (WAM) — The Ajman Department of Tourism Development concluded the first edition of the Ajman Motor Festival 2022, which was held under the patronage of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD).
The festival, which took place over a one-month period, offered many shows and interactive activities related to super cars, modified cars and motorcycles, in addition to multiple entertainment activities for families.
The organising committee was keen to introduce the motor world to as many people as possible, and provide a good investment opportunity for local and international motor companies to offer their latest products and best services.
The festival, which also showcased a rare collection of classic cars that were manufactured last century, witnessed a huge participation from motor clubs and attracted thousands of visitors and car enthusiasts. This has created a unique and entertaining experience, and offered everyone a special platform to meet and share their knowledge.
The festival included 4 main events that were held in different locations in Ajman, which included City Centre Ajman, Ajman Museum, and Marsa Ajman that hosted activities coinciding with UAE’s 51st National Day. The vehicles included governmental cars, modified cars, super cars and motorcycles, and drift cars, in addition to a lineup of entertainments suitable for all ages such as magic tricks, war brigade, kids' zone and stage activities.
Additionally, more than 100 international teams coming from distant countries such as the UK, the USA, Germany, Italy, India, Switzerland, and Lebanon, participated in the 1000 Miglia Experience event which consisted of a 1600 km ride of classic sports cars across key landmarks of the seven emirates and passing through the splendid coastal routes of Ajman.
Mahmood Khaleel Al Hashmi, Director-General of ATDD, stated, “For the past 30 days, the Ajman Motor Festival 2022 aimed to introduce the world of motors with its many car and motorcycle models to all its visitors, as well as raising awareness on the importance of safe driving and precaution measures required, and also offered a platform for participants to exchange their experiences.”
Al Hashmi stressed on the important role of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development in promoting the leading touristic and investment position of Ajman, and highlighted that this year’s Motor Festival has witnessed a huge success in terms of organisation, the unique and new content it offered to the audience, in addition to attracting participants from all across the world.
“Such events have greatly contributed to the progressive vision the emirate of Ajman has building throughout the past years. Ajman Tourism seeks to cater to the needs of all the segments of society and promote Ajman’s impeccable capacity to host and organize new and innovative events, as well as providing different content within its yearly recurrent activities,” Al Hashmi concluded.
The Ajman Motor Festival 2022 was organised in collaboration with the Automobile & Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE), the Ajman Police, the Ajman Civil Defense, City Centre Ajman, Marsa Ajman, Gulfa Water as the Hydration Sponsor, Saudi German Hospital, and Ajman Volunteer Team.