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Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, met fishermen from Umm Al Qaiwain and urged them to avoid unsustainable fishing practices and techniques, which apart from depleting fish stocks in the country’s waters, damages marine biodiversity and creates a negative image of the UAE regionally and globally.
The move is part of the ministry’s aim to promote sustainable fishing practices in the UAE.
This meeting came during Dr. Thani’s tour around Umm Al Qaiwain to check the latest developments in the construction of the new port for fishing boats in the emirate. After the tour, he met with a delegation from the Umm Al Qaiwain Cooperative Society For Fishermen.
The Minister discussed with the delegation the latest developments in the fishing sector, and the Ministry’s efforts to support it. He emphasised the importance of preserving the fish stock in the UAE and outlined the initiatives being taken to ensure its sustainability.
, including rehabilitation of natural habitats as well as creation of artificial habitats to promote this goal.