Sharjah signs consultancy deal for aquaculture farm project

March 17, 2026 / 2:59 PM

Sharjah24: The Sharjah Fish Resources Authority (SFRA) has signed a consultancy agreement with Tridel Meteorological Projects Company to prepare technical designs for the marine facilities of the emirate’s aquaculture farm project. The contract also covers supervision of implementation to meet the highest engineering and technical standards.

The consultancy includes designing marine cages for fish farming, as well as the associated anchoring and mooring systems. In addition, the firm will oversee the execution of all marine facilities linked to the project.

Leveraging expertise for best practices

The partnership aims to leverage the consultancy’s specialised expertise in marine projects, ensuring the application of best practices in aquaculture facility design and implementation, ahead of the project’s forthcoming execution phase.

Strategic importance

Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazin, Chairman of Sharjah Fish Resources Authority (SFRA) highlighted that the aquaculture farm project is a vital initiative supporting the emirate’s fish farming sector and enhancing food security. He noted that the authority continues to implement strategic projects and initiatives to develop the fisheries sector, contributing to sustainable development and meeting local market needs.