KUWAIT CITY, Oct 4: The Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) has issued a decision permitting exceptional fishing of mullet (maid) fish in Kuwait Bay to increase its availability in the local market and reduce prices, the authority announced Friday.

The decision, issued by PAAAFR Director General Salem Al-Hai, follows directives from the Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy and Acting Minister of Finance for Economic Affairs and Investment, Dr. Subaih Al-Mukhaizeem.

According to a press statement, the move is coordinated with the Environment Public Authority (EPA) and the General Directorate of Coast Guard. The fishing will take place at designated points on an experimental basis, with the authority noting that allowing mullet fishing is expected to help revitalize Kuwait’s fish market.

The PAAAFR stressed that all fishing activities will be conducted under the supervision of its Marine Control Department to ensure compliance with environmental standards and protect the marine environment.