UAE Environmental / ESG LawCabinet Resolution No. (134) of 2023 Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life

Article (1) Definitions In application of the provisions of this Resolution, the words and expressions set forth herein shall bear the meanings ascribed to them, unless the context otherwise requires: State : United Arab Emirates (UAE). Ministry : The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Minister : Minister of Climate Change and Environment. Competent Authority : The concerned Local Authority in each Emirate. Fishing : : Catching living aquatic resources out of its natural environment. Fisherman : Each person who practices fishing as a profession. Fishing waters : Internal waters, including island and creek coasts, State beaches and coasts, territorial waters, and State exclusive economic zone waters. Registry : The Ministry general registry of those practising fishing as a profession. Aquaculture farms : A production project in an artificial or natural setting for the cultivation and breeding of fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants.

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Article (3) Export of Aquatic Life Seized in Fishing Waters The categories specified in Clause (1) of Article (2) of this Resolution are permitted to export aquatic life of the following types (fish, molluscs, crustaceans) caught in fishing waters in all seasons and times (throughout the year) and in the quantities requested, provided that the Ministry’s approval is obtained, with the exception of the following: 1. Export of aquatic life (fresh and live) caught in the fishing waters of the State as stated in Annex No. (1) attached to this resolution. 2. Export of aquatic life (fresh and live) caught in the fishing waters of the State as stated in Annex No. (2) attached to this resolution during the ban period determined for each type by a decision issued by the Minister. 3. Aquatic life that is prohibited to hunt according to the regulating legislation. The Ministry may suspend or allow the export of certain types of aquatic life according to studies of the status of fish stocks and the catch quantities of the species.

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Article (8) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force as of the day following its publication date. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us: On: 02 Jumada II 1445 A.H. Corresponding to: 15 December 2023 AD

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Cabinet Resolution of 2023 Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life 5 Annex (1): Fish Prohibited Export throughout the Year a. All kinds of sharks, rays and mollusks. b. The species listed in the table below: No. Local Name Scientific Name 1. Jash Naeemi Carangoides bajad 2. AlZaridi Ganthonodon speciosus 3. Capt Rhabdosargus sarba 4. AlFarash Digramma pictum 5. AlSafy Siganus canaliculatus 6. AlBadah Gerres longirostris 7. AlDela Scomberoides commersonnianus

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Cabinet Resolution of 2023 Regulating the Export of Aquatic Life 6 Annex (2): Fish Prohibited from being Exported during Specific Periods No. Local Name Scientific Name Export Ban Season 1. Kanood Scomberomorous commerson During the breeding seasons and during periods when fish are scarce, according to the mechanism issued by a resolution of the Minister. 2. AlDardman Atule mate 3. Faskar Acanthopagrus bifasciatus 4. AlQatoo Epinephelus areolatus 5. AlShakhili Lethrinus lentjan 6. AlSoli Lethrinus microdon 7. Alyamah Lethrinus barbonicus 8. Alcofer Argyrops spinifer 9. AlSheri Lethrinus nebulosus 10. Hamoor Epinephelus coioides

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