Regions first standalone platform dedicated to the burgeoning aquaculture industry opens today

 

16 March, Dubai, UAE

Organised by the Ministry of Environment and Water, in partnership with Norwegian fisheries body Nor-Fishing, and Editec Editorial Group based in Chile, the first edition of AquaME, which opened today (16 March) at the Dubai World Trade Centre, aims to promote investment opportunities in the field of aquaculture, one of the world's fastest growing productivity industries.  

Having been introduced in the UAE in 1984, the first GCC country to do so, aquafarming is the process of breeding, rearing and harvesting of certain types of marine species - most importantly fish.

The Minister of Environment & Water H.E. Dr. Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad officially opened the event, and stressed the importance of aquaculture in the UAE and what plans the government has in boosting the local aquafarming industry's contribution to local fish catch.

"The opening of AquaME is the first step in promoting the field of aquaculture in the Middle East. We are displaying the latest products and services in the field of fish farming, and have created a platform to discuss and showcase the latest best practices and innovations in marine research.

The exhibition also has a number of scientific and technical seminar sessions to spread knowledge about the industry, and increase aquaculture as both a viable investment, and a way to increase the number of active farms in the country, therefore reducing the burden on our natural fish stocks and help in promoting self-sufficiency in fish products," said H.E. Dr. Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad.

The show has over 40 exhibiting companies from Turkey, Norway, UAE, Denmark, Malta, Chile, USA, Malaysia, Brazil, India, Greece, Taiwan, France, Australia, China, Italy, Thailand, Egypt and UK covering 685 sqm of floor space. The conference agenda, which covers Global Aquaculture and its Prominent Role in Food Security and an overview of aquaculture in the UAE among others, will see over 19 international field experts deliver the two day content schedule. 

"The Middle East is facing many influences and challenges with regards to food security, especially in the area of environmental preservation and development, which represents one of the UAE's primary strategic issues. In this premise, the Ministry of Environment and Water is keen to collaborate with all stakeholders inside and outside the country to intensify its efforts in addressing these challenges - through the creation and implementation of realistic, effective and highly-sustainable solutions," added said H.E. Dr. Rashid Ahmad Bin Fahad.

AquaME takes place alongside AgraME, the Middle East's largest Agribusiness trade event, and runs until 18th March at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

For more information please visit - www.agramiddleeast.com/en/Aqua/  

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