Muscat – This initiative aims to enhance the region’s fisheries sector and improve maritime transport services.
The projects include the construction of two new fishing ports in Sadah Wilayat, the rehabilitation and development of Raysut and Al Halaniyat ports, and the design of a fishing port in Al Fazaih area of Rakhyut Wilayat.
Eng. Abdul Nasser bin Obaid Ghawas, Director of the Fisheries Department, explained that the design and implementation work for the two fishing ports in Sadah has commenced at a total cost of approximately RO 5.8 million. Each project will feature two breakwaters, floating moorings, and essential infrastructure such as internal roads and public facilities for fishermen.
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The rehabilitation of the Raysut port, estimated at RO 3 million, will include the construction of a 610-meter protection breakwater and a 70-meter fixed dock, alongside significant dredging efforts to deepen the port basin by 100,000 cubic meters.
The ministry is also establishing an administrative building and service facilities at the Hallaniyat Islands port, with an investment of around RO 2.5 million, estimated to be completed within two years. This project is expected to significantly boost the efficiency of maritime transport to and from the islands.
Ghawas pointed out that three additional projects are in the pipeline for Dhofar, including the development of a marine fishing port in Mirbat and further expansions in Sadah and Rakhyut. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to strengthen the fisheries sector and enhance its contributions to the national economy.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources aims to create an attractive investment environment by improving fishing ports and increasing their capacity to support local fishermen. This strategy includes establishing partnerships with the private sector to operate and manage the ports effectively, thus maximizing economic and social returns.
Currently, Dhofar Governorate hosts four fishing ports distributed among Salalah, Taqah, Mirbat, Shaleem, and the Hallaniyat Islands, with ongoing efforts to provide essential services to the fishing community.
