MUSCAT : Khalid bin Salem Al Ameri, the head of the fish investment department at the Ministry’s General Directorate of Agricultural and Fish Marketing, shed light on the proposed investment projects. Among these projects, the management and operation of the fish market in Seeb Wilayat’s fishing port stand out, boasting an 80% completion rate across 7,000 square meters. This vibrant market space includes 12 shops, a quality control laboratory, an ice production plant room, cold storage facilities, and other amenities.

He underscored the advantages of investing in these fish markets, emphasizing their role in leveraging Ministry-owned market buildings to boost the fish sector. These investments aim to foster employment for Omani youth, stimulate private sector participation in essential fish-related services, and enhance service quality in partnership with the Ministry.

The unveiled investment avenues include establishing fish markets in states like Al-Amerat, Buraimi, and Bisiya in Bahla and wholesale market setups in Sinaw. Additionally, opportunities for fish collection centres in regions like Tiwi in Sur, Saqla in Jaalan Bani Bu Ali, Juwairah in Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan, Hadbeen, and Sadah were presented, aiming to enhance fish product quality, offer job opportunities, and streamline fishing season monitoring processes.

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