SFRA meets with SIB to support fishermen

July 03, 2025 / 10:08 PM

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Fish Resources Authority (SFRA) met with Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) to identify areas for cooperation in helping fishermen's groups throughout the Emirate of Sharjah. The meeting intended to improve these associations' operational and service capacities, support the authority's efforts, provide benefits to their personnel, and make use of the bank's resources.

Discussed methods to provide financial and technical assistance

During the meeting, the parties discussed methods to provide financial and technical assistance to associations to encourage development projects that would increase the quality of services provided to fishermen.

Underlined the necessity of supporting fishermen's associations

The Chairman of the Sharjah Fish Resources Authority, Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazin, underlined the necessity of supporting fishermen's associations, which play a critical role in improving the local economy and conserving the Emirate's nautical history. He noted that this collaboration will help ensure that the required resources are available to advance these organisations and empower them to achieve their goals.

This meeting is part of a series of activities designed to empower the fishing sector and expand its economic and social significance, in collaboration with financial institutions and other relevant entities.