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The visit aimed to review the state of the fish trade and follow up on the application of approved standards and requirements that contribute to the sustainability of fisheries and the provision of safe and sound products for consumers.
Yousef Obaid Salem Al Zaabi, General Director of Food and Hospitality at SAM, welcomed the delegation. The delegation included His Excellency Marwan Abdullah Al Zaabi, Assistant Undersecretary for Regional Sector at the MOCCAE, His Excellency Ali Ahmed Ali Abu Ghazin, Chairman of the SFRA, along with representatives from all entities.
The visit highlighted the pivotal role of Souq Al Jubail in advancing sustainability by adhering to all environmental and health requirements and adopting best practices in the marketing of marine products and the regulation of the fish trade. These measures contribute to enhancing the efficiency of the souq and preserving fish resources in the long term.
Yousef Al Zaabi, General Director of Food and Hospitality at SAM, said: “This visit reflects the importance of cooperation and integration between the various entities concerned with the fisheries sector, which contributes to strengthening sustainability and ensuring that markets adhere to the highest regulatory and health standards. At Souq Al Jubail, we are keen to continue our partnership with both government and private entities to support local fishermen, preserve marine resources, and provide safe and sound products that meet the needs of consumers. We also reaffirm our full commitment at Souq Al Jubail to all environmental and health standards and requirements, taking into account fishing seasons, in order to safeguard fisheries and ensure their sustainability, thereby supporting efforts to enhance food security.”
His Excellency Marwan Abdullah Al Zaabi affirmed that the strategy of the MOCCAE, which stems from the directives of the United Arab Emirates, is centred on strengthening the sustainable food security system. This is achieved through continuous work to support and enhance all outlets and vital markets in the country to ensure the availability of local products and their accessibility to consumers, while stressing full compliance with the highest environmental and health standards that safeguard resources and meet the needs of all members of society.
Al Zaabi said: “This visit to Souq Al Jubail highlights the strong commitment and tangible efforts we have witnessed from SAM. The souq stands as a successful model of effective partnership between the relevant authorities, which we regard as a key pillar in achieving our objectives of preserving fisheries and ensuring their sustainability as an essential component of the sustainable food security system in the UAE. The presence of such organised markets represents a genuine guarantee for both consumers and fishermen alike, while supporting the stability of the local market.”
Souq Al Jubail is divided into three main sections: the fruit and vegetable section, the fish section, and the meat section. The souq also includes a hypermarket, offering visitors a fully integrated shopping experience across an area of approximately 400,000 square feet, in a strategic location overlooking Sharjah Corniche and Flag Island, making it a unique and attractive destination for visitors.
The souq facilities comprise 261 shops, distributed as follows: 174 shops in the fruit and vegetable section, including 22 dedicated to dates; 65 shops in the meat section; and 35 shops in the fresh fish section for the sale of fish and seafood. The souq also offers a range of services and amenities, such as ATMs, a hypermarket, a pharmacy, and more, ensuring shoppers enjoy the highest levels of comfort and service.
It is worth noting that Souq Al Jubail is one of the projects affiliated with SAM, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah.
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