Anyone who reads the 2007 award-winning comedy novel “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”, or saw the film adaptation starring Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt, knows that even the most bizarre dreams can come true. At least in fiction. In the UAE, salmon fishing in the deserts has indeed become a reality.
As part of the UAE’s long-term strategy, Minister of State for Food Security Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri announced on June 24 the government commitment to design a national aquaculture roadmap.
The Minister also launched the UAE Aquaculture Pulse 2020 report, which aims to attract private sector investment to strengthen the industry.
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