Bahrain ends seasonal crab fishing ban; other seafood restrictions continue
Bahrain’s Supreme Council for Environment has lifted the annual two-month ban on crab fishing, effective 16 May 2026. The decision comes as bans
Fisheries
Fisheries
GCC Fish Farming Set for Growth to $7.92B by 2032 as Governments Back Aquaculture
The GCC fish farming market is projected to expand from about USD 5.03 billion in 2025 to USD 7.92 billion by 2032, growing
Poultry
H5N1 Detected in European Poultry and Wild Birds, ADIS Weekly Report Shows
A new European Commission ADIS weekly notification reports ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 activity across poultry, captive birds and multiple wild bird
Poultry
China halts all Chile poultry imports after bird flu outbreak
China has imposed an immediate ban on poultry and related products from Chile, citing the country’s bird flu outbreak. Authorities said any illegal
Poultry
UK Resumes Poultry Imports from Bird Flu-Free Regions Amid Enhanced Safety Measures
The Department of Agriculture will permit poultry imports from UK regions certified free of avian influenza, emphasizing strict veterinary controls to ensure food
Poultry
Gulf Poultry Magazine Highlights Key Trends and Events Shaping the Poultry Industry in 2026
Gulf Poultry Magazine’s April 2026 issue delivers in-depth analysis on feed supply disruptions, alternative protein sources, and regional market intelligence, alongside previews of
Poultry
UK Farmers Warn Gulf Trade Deal Risks Importing Low-Welfare Chicken and Undermining Domestic Industry
UK farmers and industry leaders have raised alarms over a pending trade agreement with Gulf states, cautioning it may permit chicken imports that
Poultry
Bahrain Secures Over 22,000 Livestock and Nearly 10,000 Tons of Meat Ahead of Ramadan
Bahrain has imported more than 22,500 heads of livestock and nearly 10,000 tons of meat to meet rising demand during Ramadan, with additional
Water
Iran’s Threat to Gulf Water Infrastructure Raises Severe Regional Risks
Iran has warned it may target desalination plants in Gulf countries in retaliation to US threats on its power grid, risking massive water
Water
Resilience of Gulf’s Desalination System Amidst Regional Conflict
The Gulf’s desalination infrastructure is robustly designed to withstand individual attacks, but sustained or multiple disruptions could severely strain water supplies crucial for