MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources signed the agreement with Mukka Proteins Limited to develop the aquaculture project in Bentoot, in the Wilayat of Mahout, as part of efforts to strengthen food security and expand the Sultanate’s fish farming sector.
The agreement was signed on behalf of the ministry by His Excellency Dr Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, and by Mohammed Haris Kalandan, the company’s Chief Executive Officer.
The project will produce white-legged shrimp in commercial quantities to supply the domestic market and support exports to international markets.
It is also expected to contribute to the sustainability of natural fish stocks by reducing pressure on wild fisheries and strengthening the supply of farmed seafood.
The project will use Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology, which recycles water during production and is designed to support more efficient and environmentally sustainable aquaculture operations.