Sunday 12 / July / 2026
Khasab: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has completed the construction works of the maritime area rehabilitation project in Musandam Governorate, covering a number of coastal sites across the wilayats of Diba and Khasab, as well as Lima area.
This initiative forms part of the Ministry's ongoing efforts to develop supporting infrastructure for the fisheries sector, enhance the sustainability of marine resources and improve working conditions for fishers across the governorate's maritime zones.
Dr. Ali Abdullah Al Alawi, Director General of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources in Musandam Governorate, stated that the governorate is distinguished by a rich marine environment abundant with diverse fishery resources. He noted that commercial fishing stands as one of the foremost economic activities upon which the local population relies, serving as a primary source of livelihood.
He further explained that the majority of fishers operate in scattered marine areas within the khors (creeks) and at considerable distances from the centres of the wilayats, which necessitated the implementation of this project to rehabilitate these sites and equip them with essential services.
Dr. Al Alawi highlighted that the project includes the provision of fixed quays and canopies, which will contribute to mitigating the challenges faced by fishers and their families, enhance the quality of services extended to them, improve operational conditions at landing sites, and support the maintenance of quality control standards for landed fish.
He pointed out that the project aims to encourage fishers to continue practicing their profession, boost fish production in the governorate, protect fishing gear and equipment from damage and facilitate the embarkation and disembarkation of boats, particularly for the elderly and women.
On his turn, Khalifa Ali Al Shihi, Director of Fisheries Department, stated that the project entailed the construction of 12 fixed quays, of which seven were built in the maritime areas in the Wilayat of Diba and five in the Wilayat of Khasab, in addition to the installation of 11 canopies in the marine zones of the Wilayat of Khasab.
