A new decree from the Ministry of Environment and Water will allow fishermen registered with the ministry and whose boats are registered as cruisers to catch surface fish using nets.
The decree, No 574 of 2015, was issued by Dr Rashid bin Fahad, Minister of Environment and Water.
The ministry said the decision reflects its aim to promote food safety and sustainability of domestic production. It also aims to regulate professional fishing to preserve, develop and ensure the sustainability of fish stocks, and enhance food security by protecting fish stocks from depletion, the ministry said on Thursday.
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