Yemen discusses tuna aquaculture project

SANA'A, March 10 (Saba) - Minister of Fisheries Wealth Mohammed
Shamlan discussed here on Tuesday with Head of the Yemen Fish
Company Abdullah Boqshan the company's preparations for carrying out
feasibility studies of Tuna aquaculture project in Yemen.

In the meeting, Shamlan affirmed the ministry's keenness on
succeeding all investments in the fishery sector, particularly in
the aquaculture field.

The Minister directed Marine Science Research Authority to cooperate
with the company to accomplish its researches and surveys ending up
to signing an understanding memorandum soon.

Yemen Fish Company is one of the giant investments of Saudi-based
Boqshan Group whose capital amounts to $ 18 million.

BA/AF