Abu Dhabi reminds of ban on fishing, trading of two species from April 1 to 30

The measure has been taken to regulate the fishing and marketing of specific fish species during their breeding season

  • PUBLISHED: Tue 31 Mar 2026, 10:52 AM
Add as a preferred
source on Google
  • Share:

Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has reminded the public of a ban on the fishing and trading of certain species during their mating season. The prohibition was announced in 2024.

Under the Ministerial Resolution No. (50) of 2024, the fishing and marketing of Golden Trevally (Zuraidi) and Painted Sweetlips (Farsh) is prohibited from 1 April to 30 April for the years 2024–2026.

Recommended For You

'Vaazha 3' first look poster out, likely to star all-women lead cast

'Vaazha 3' first look poster out, likely to star all-women lead cast

Snap to cut 1,000 jobs after activist pressure, bets on AI efficiency

Snap to cut 1,000 jobs after activist pressure, bets on AI efficiency

King of Pop returns to big screen as ‘Michael’ hits UAE cinemas April 22

King of Pop returns to big screen as ‘Michael’ hits UAE cinemas April 22

Philippines transport groups hold nationwide strike pressuring Marcos govt to lower fuel prices

Philippines transport groups hold nationwide strike pressuring Marcos govt to lower fuel prices

Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays 'peacemaker' in US-Iran talks

Fresh from conflict, Pakistan plays 'peacemaker' in US-Iran talks

 

The resolution is part of the Ministry's efforts to regulate commercial fishing to ensure the sustainability of fish stocks in UAE waters with the aim of enhancing the country's food security, they said in a post on Tuesday.

Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels

The decree ends the validity of the ministerial decision that regulated the fishing and trade of Goldlined seabream and King soldier bream, Adafsa said.