Mahout:Muscat The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has entered into an agreement with Mukka Proteins Limited company, also known as Mukka Sea Food Industries Limited, to initiate a shrimp farming project in the Wilayat of Mahout, Al Wusta Governorate, Oman. This initiative is aimed at bolstering food security and advancing the aquaculture sector within the Sultanate.
According to Oman News Agency, the agreement was formalized by Dr. Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, and Mohammed Haris Kalandan, CEO of Mukka Proteins Limited company. The project is designed to produce shrimp on a commercial scale to satisfy local demand and support exports to international markets, while also contributing to the sustainability of natural fish stocks.
The shrimp farming venture, characterized as pioneering within Oman, will employ the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) to produce high-quality shrimp. This method aims to enhance the value-added potential of Omani marine products and to boost their marketing both locally and internationally.
The investment for this project surpasses RO 51 million, with a target annual production capacity of approximately 30,000 tons of whiteleg shrimp. It is part of the Ministry's continuous efforts to attract quality investments in the aquaculture sector, support sustainable economic development, and diversify the nation's income sources.