Overview

The Sharjah fishermen's societies are dedicated to meeting the needs of fishermen and supporting them both financially and morally to preserve the ancestral profession and encourage future generations to practice it. It is one of the oldest professions mastered by the Emirati people and is a fundamental part of their heritage and customs. These societies, five in number and comprising approximately (1,241 fishermen) across the Emirate of Sharjah, operate under the supervision and oversight of the Ministry of Economy in accordance with the provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (6) of 2022 Concerning Cooperative Associations and its executive regulations.

Objectives

• To preserve and develop fish resources in accordance with the legislation and regulations in force in the UAE.
• To serve the fishermen in the region, provide them with support, and escalate their demands to the relevant authorities.
• To foster a spirit of cooperation among members and improve their economic and social conditions.

Services provided by Associations:

• Auctioneering services
• Manufacturing of 'qaraqir' (traditional fish traps).
• Boat engine repair services for fishermen's boats
• Fish sales
• Sale of fishing gear and equipment
• Sale of fish preservation supplies (ice)
• Sale of fish salting supplies
• Fish cleaning and cutting services
• Sale of spices used for drying fish