Monday, May 25, 2026

Oman News

Oman extends suspension on new licenses for retail fish and seafood stores

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources has issued Ministerial Decision No. 25/2026, extending the suspension on new license applications for specialised retail fish and seafood stores.

TAS News Service

info@thearabianstories.com

Monday, January 19, 2026

MUSCAT – The suspension, originally imposed under Ministerial Decision No. 41/2025, will now continue for six months, effective from March 3, 2026. The decision is based on the Law on Living Aquatic Resources, the Executive Regulations of the Law on Marine Fishing and Protection of Living Resources, and in line with public interest considerations.

The Ministry confirmed that the decision will be published in the Official Gazette and implemented across all relevant authorities.

Close