New ice making unit opened in Sohar

Sohar: The Fisheries Development Department in the Wilayat of Sohar, in cooperation with the Local Committee for See Traditions, on Sunday celebrated the opening of ice making unit in Majees village under the auspices of Dr. Hamad bin Said Al Oufi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for Fisheries. The unit was financed by Majees Industrial Services Company.
Eng. Abdullatif bin Mohammed Al Balushi, Director of Fish Development Department in Sohar delivered a speech where he pointed out that the integrated electrical unit connected to a main control room and a room for storing ice, will produce 10 tonnes of ice per day, as per high standards. The production will meet the needs of the fishermen in Majees and nearby villages in the Wilayat of Sohar.
The event included a presentation on the project. The participants and relevant public and private stakeholders involved in the implementation of the project were honoured.
The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Muhanna bin Saif al-Lamki, Governor of North Al Batinah, members at Majlis A’Shura, walis, sheikhs and dignitaries.