Sharjah:The Sharjah Fish Resources Authority recently convened its eighth periodic meeting with the fishermen's cooperative societies in Sharjah. The meeting, chaired by Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazin, Chairman of the Authority, included several officials and representatives from the societies. The primary focus was to enhance coordination, address the needs of fishermen, and improve the services provided to them.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting reviewed the outcomes of recommendations from the previous gathering and discussed significant developments and challenges in the fishing sector. Key topics included the regulation of hunting and recreational fishing, procedures for compensating fishermen, and fisheries development projects. The meeting also highlighted the achievements of the cooperative societies and explored ways to enhance joint cooperation and improve the services offered to fishermen.
Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazin emphasized the importance of holding regular meetings to ensure direct communication with the associations and fulfill the needs of fishermen. He highlighted the necessity of following up on previous meeting results and transforming recommendations into concrete actions to improve operational efficiency and strengthen the integration between the Authority and the fishermen's cooperative associations.