Skretting Middle East and Africa has chosen Oman’s International Fish Feed Company (IFFC) to represent its brand and make its products readily available in the Omani market.
Due to the hydrocarbons-focused nature of its economy, Oman was not immune to the global shocks of the past decade. The government is therefore pursuing economic diversification, with specific sectors being strategically targeted for development. The authorities have also rolled out a number of new laws in recent years to create a more accommodating legislative environment for investors, and have focused on privatising government-owned enterprises, creating special economic zones and strengthening local representation in the workforce.
NOAA Sea Grant today announced approximately $14 million in federal funding across four strategic areas for improving U.S. aquaculture. The competitively selected projects will advance early stage propagation strategies for various aquaculture species, marine finfish juvenile production technologies, aquaculture collaboratives and establishment of an aquaculture information exchange.
“These investments demonstrate Sea Grant’s commitment to sustainably growing U.S. aquaculture.
The Sultanate of Oman is one of the largest fish producers in the Gulf region and a net exporter of fish and their products.Set on the profitable axis of the Arabian Gulf and.