Ras Al Khaimah: Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the Minister of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has visited the fishing port in the Ghalilah neighborhood of Ras Al Khaimah. As part of the initiatives to improve fishermen’s ports across the nation in cooperation with strategic partners, she looked over the port development project and got updates on the maintenance work that is currently happening.
The visit was prompted by the recent weather conditions and heavy rainfall in the UAE. It is also a part of the Ministry’s continuous commitment to inspecting ports and facilities that assist fishermen and farmers, as well as ensuring quality services for all stakeholders nationwide.
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak was accompanied by Mohammed Sultan Al Nuaimi, Undersecretary of the MOCCAE; Dr. Mohammed Salman Al Hammadi, Assistant Undersecretary for Biodiversity and Marine Life Sector at MOCCAE; Marwan Al Zaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for the Regions Sector at MOCCAE; Dr. Ibrahim Al Jamali, Director of the Fisheries Department at MOCCAE; Sulaiman Al Khadeem, Chairman of the Fishermen’s Associations; Mohammed bin Aboud, Chairman of the Ghalilah Fishermen’s Council in Ras Al Khaimah; and a group of fishermen.
Dr. Al Dahak emphasized the UAE’s commitment to supporting fishermen and safeguarding this vital profession, which is a fundamental pillar of Emirati society’s identity. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment is dedicated to maintaining ongoing communication with fishermen, actively listening to their concerns, and addressing their requirements to promote the growth of fish stocks and bolster national food security.
Dr. Al Dahak said that, “Our visit to the fishing port in the Ghalilah region is part of our ongoing efforts to inspect the port infrastructure and facilities under the Ministry’s supervision to guarantee their safety, particularly following the recent exceptional weather event that led to unprecedented rainfall in the country a few days ago.”
The fishermen conveyed their appreciation to MOCCAE for its attention to them. They were delighted as the fishing season for surface fishing began this year.