Abu Dhabi Extends Al Hadhra Fixed-Gear Fishing Season Until October 2026
Abu Dhabi has extended the Al Hadhra fixed-gear fishing season by one month, citing improved fish stocks and support for traditional fishing communities.
Fisheries
Abu Dhabi Aquaculture Project Aims for 30,000 Tonnes of Seafood Annually
QITAF Holding and Japan’s Global Academy Limited are assessing a major land-based aquaculture project in Abu Dhabi to boost local seafood production and.
- October 24, 2026
Fisheries
Bahrain to Resume Kingfish Fishing After Seasonal Ban Ends
Kingfish fishing, display and sale in Bahrain will resume on October 16 after a two-month seasonal ban aimed at protecting breeding stocks and.
- October 24, 2026
Fisheries
Bahrain Coastguard Seizes Boat Carrying 466kg of Illegally Caught Shrimp
A boat loaded with 466kg of shrimp has been seized in Bahrain after authorities said prohibited bottom-trawling nets were used.
- October 24, 2026
Fisheries
Bahrain Begins Fuel Pump Installations at Four Fishing Jetties
New marine fuel pumps are being installed at four Bahrain jetties, starting with Ras Raya, to support fishermen, boat users and the kingdom’s.
- September 3, 2026
Events
Fisheries
Seafood Expo Asia 2026 Opens in Singapore With Expanded Global Exhibitor Lineup
Seafood Expo Asia and Seafood Processing Asia opened in Singapore, highlighting new exhibitors, added pavilions, and Asia’s rising influence in international seafood trade.
- September 3, 2026
Fisheries
Bahrain Announces Two-Month Ban on Net Fishing for Kingfish
Bahrain will prohibit catching kingfish with nets from August 15 to October 15, 2026, allowing only line fishing during the seasonal restriction.
- August 21, 2026
Fisheries
GCC Aquaculture Market Expected to Grow From $2.36 Billion in 2026 to $3.78 Billion by 2033
The GCC aquaculture market is projected to rise from USD 2.36 billion in 2026 to USD 3.78 billion by 2033, driven by expanding.
- July 25, 2026
Fisheries
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.
- July 23, 2026
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.
- July 23, 2026