Kuwait opens shrimp fishing season in economic zone

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Saturday, August 02, 2025

02/08/2025

Kuwait opens shrimp fishing season in economic zone

Shrimp fishing season officially begins on August 1 in Kuwait’s economic zone with a permit.

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 2: The Director General of the Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources, Eng. Salem Al-Hai announced that the shrimp fishing season has officially begun on Aug 1, Friday, within Kuwait’s economic zone — provided that an official fishing permit has been obtained.

In a statement issued by the Authority, Al-Hai explained that the decision aims to support the sustainability of fish stocks and ensure the availability of shrimp in the local market following the end of the seasonal fishing ban. He urged all fishermen and stakeholders to strictly follow the relevant laws and regulations to protect the country's marine resources.

Al-Hai also noted that shrimp fishing in Kuwait’s territorial waters will be permitted starting September 1st, but only by trawling with eco-friendly “Kofa” nets — a method designed to minimize environmental impact.