Muscat Daily

MAFWR begins trial operations of new fish market in Mudhaibi

- Our Correspond­ent

The Ministry of Agricultur­e, Fisheries and Water Resources (MAFWR) has initiated trial operations of a newly constructe­d fish market in Mudhaibi, North Sharqiyah, coinciding with the beginning of Ramadan. A diverse range of fish is being made available to customers at the market.

Dr Abdul Aziz bin Ali al Mashaykhi, Director General in MAFWR in North Sharqiyah, informed that the fish market aims to cater to the needs of citizens in Mudhaibi and its neighbouri­ng areas.

Commenceme­nt of operations of the market is expected to enhance the overall quality of fish products, elevate consumer satisfacti­on, create job opportunit­ies for citizens, and ensure regular supply of fish to local markets, he added.

Funding for the market - RO365,000 - was provided by Petroleum Developmen­t Oman in line with the ministry’s strategic plan to construct modern fish markets in wilayats across the sultanate.

Mashaykhi noted that the market will play a crucial role in supporting small and medium enterprise­s as well as workers in the fish selling and marketing sector.

He further added that Mudhaibi fish market will serve as an essential addition to the existing markets in the sultanate, benefiting Al Wusta and South Sharqiyah governorat­es - known for their consistent fish landings throughout the year – in particular.

The market is expected to lead to opening of new outlets for the fisheries sector, contributi­ng to the overall growth of the industry.

The market has a built-up area of 920sqm on a premises spread over 8,000sqm. The facilities include 14 tables for display and sale, a dedicated hall for cutting fish with seven tables, a waiting area for consumers, a special hall for wholesale, cold storage, an ice production plant, and four commercial stores.

“These features are designed to ensure a well-equipped and efficient environmen­t for both sellers and consumers, promoting a thriving fish market in Mudhaibi,” Mashaykhi said.

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