Minister for Climate Change and the Environment,
Having examined Federal Decree-Law No. (1) of 1972 concerning the powers and functions of Ministries and Ministers, and the laws amending it,
and Federal Decree-Law No. (23) of 1999 concerning the utilisation, protection and development of aquatic living resources in the United Arab Emirates, together with its amendments and its Executive regulations,
And Ministerial Decision No. (542) of 2018 concerning the amendment of the provisions of Ministerial Decision No. (598) of 2017 concerning the regulation of surface fishing using gillnets (encircling method)
As part of the Ministry’s commitment to achieving its strategic objectives regarding the sustainability of natural systems and the enhancement of living aquatic resources.
Following consultation with the relevant authorities, each within their respective areas of competence,
In the public interest,
Has decided:
Surface fishing using encircling nets is permitted for fishermen licensed by the Ministry to fish with nets, whose boats are registered in the Ministry’s pu...