Decree establishes Fishermen Establishment

July 23, 2013

RAS AL KHAIMAH: His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al Khaimah, has issued decree No. 12 for 2013 establishing the Ras Al Khaimah Fishermen Establishment as a new department of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah. 

The decree is with immediate effect and stipulates that the Ras Al Khaimah Fishermen Establishment will be a corporate entity and will have as much financial and administrative independence as needed to reach its goals. 

The decree says the new establishment will be run by a board of directors of at least five members over a two-year term, renewable, that will be named later by the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah or his deputy. 

The decree also says the new establishment is aimed at developing and organising the Emirate’s fishing sector, raising awareness of the need to preserve its fish resources and nature, meeting the needs of fishermen, providing services for fishing, improving annual production as well as working on meeting international health and safety standards.

The decree asks all authorities and bodies to deal and coordinate with the Ras Al Khaimah Fishermen Establishment to enable it to achieve its goals. 

WAM