Ongoing and Planning Projects and Procedures
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Establishing the regional center for sustainable development of fisheries.
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Establishing an animal protein city in the city of basic and manufacturing industries in Jazan.
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Enhancing the access of Saudi exports to global markets of fish products (fish, shrimp) and animal products (powdered milk, baby formula, dairy products)
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Implementing a multi-procedure national marketing campaign to raise awareness of the importance of fish products and raise the consumption pattern of fish food (SAMAQ).
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Implementation of a national biosecurity program to monitor and control all aquaculture activities in the country (including monitoring and controlling of imported animal and fish food).
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Supporting the scientific and applied research to increase the contribution of research and innovation to the better implementation of the national strategy for the sector.
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Implementation of a national program for the accreditation of all aquaculture facilities in accordance with the standards of the General Services Administration and the aquaculture policy (Saudi Mark for Quality of Aquaculture).
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Developing a national certification and labeling system for sustainable capture fisheries in Saudi Arabia.
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Establishing of inland water fish hatcheries.
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Establishing of several hatcheries for marine fish.
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Establishment of the Algae Technologies Development Unit.
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Establishing of shrimp hatcheries.
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Implementing of several projects in research, technological development and innovation, which focus on food conversion and improving production efficiency.
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Implementing of several projects for training, rehabilitation and building national human capacities.
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Participating in (10) local and international exhibitions and conferences annually to attract foreign investments and develop investment opportunities in the Kingdom.
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Implementing of a number of special feasibility studies for new commercial aquaculture projects.
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Implementing of several special environmental studies to measure impact for new commercial aquaculture projects.