Sharjah Fish Resources Authority opens new Khorfakkan branch

February 12, 2026 / 5:15 PM

Sharjah24: The Sharjah Fish Resources Authority (SFRA) inaugurated its new branch in Khorfakkan on Thursday. His Excellency Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazien, Chairman of SFRA, said the new branch was launched in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to strengthen the Authority’s on-ground presence and deliver faster, more accessible services, as part of its efforts to expand field services in the Eastern Region and to facilitate access for fishermen and maritime sector workers.

His Excellency Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazien noted that the branch will serve cities across the Eastern Region more effectively, streamlining procedures and providing technical and administrative support to fishermen, thereby improving the overall quality of services offered to the maritime community.

Supporting aquaculture and scientific research

Abu Ghazien explained that the new branch will also support the aquaculture farm project planned for Khorfakkan, one of the strategic initiatives to enhance the sustainability of marine resources and diversify fish production, in line with the emirate’s food security objectives.

He added that establishing the Authority’s office within the Sharjah Marine Sciences Research Centre at the University of Khorfakkan reflects its commitment to integrating institutional work with scientific research. The move will support applied research that contributes to protecting fish stocks and to developing sustainable policies and programmes in the fisheries sector.

Strategic step for sustainability and food security

The Chairman emphasised that the new branch is part of a broader strategic vision to strengthen food security, promote environmental sustainability, and support coastal communities and maritime professions, in line with Sharjah’s efforts to preserve and develop natural resources for future generations.