VOL. XLIII

No. 07

14-February-2000

UAE

Ajman Creates New Petroleum Department

The Ruler of 'Ajman, Shaikh Humaid bin Rashid al-Nu'aimi, has issued a decree setting up the 'Ajman Petroleum Department to take over all aspects of the emirates oil and gas industry, onshore and offshore. The new government body will supervise upstream and downstream oil and gas activities in 'Ajman and advise on policy. The Supreme Chairman of the new department is Shaikh Ahmad bin Humaid al-Nu'aimi, who will be...