Oman's Majlis Al Shura committee for amendments in fishing law

Muscat: A gamut of issues regarding the welfare of the nation and its citizens were discussed at separate meetings heald by several Majlis Al Shura committees.
The Food and Water Safety Committee hosted a meeting, which included experts from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs to discuss the importance of amending the fishing law and protecting marine wealth.
This was the panel’s 6th regular meeting of the 1st annual sitting of the 8th term.
During the meeting, it was suggested that amendments should be made that do not conflict with other laws related to marine fishing, as well as agreements that the Sultanate has signed with regards to international, regional and national standards be followed.
Hilal Al Yahyai, head of the committee said, “Amending the current law of 34 years is of great importance to keep in line with the developments and improvements in the marine fishing industry in the Sultanate.”
He added that amending the Law on Marine Fishing and Protection of Living Aquatic Resources has become an urgent necessity in light of the developments and changes witnessed by the fisheries and aquatic resources sectors in the Sultanate.
He also stressed that the amendment will serve public benefit, which is also in line with the ninth five-year plan for 2020.
Private museums
Meanwhile, the Media and Culture Committee of the Shura Council also hosted a meeting, with some government officials discussing their research updates regarding regulating private museum work.
They highlighted the efforts of private museums and discussed the importance of their contribution towards tourism.
The committee also addressed museum owners in order to determine the challenges they face, as well as offered advice and suggestions to further enhance the sector.