Ministerial Resolution No.471 of 2016 on the regulation of surface-net fishing using nets in daghwa manner. Country/Territory United Arab Emirates Document type Regulation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Authorization/permit Fishing gear/fishing method Protection of species Mesh Inspection Marine mammals Fishery management and conservation Geographical area Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf Entry into force notes This Resolution enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Resolution consisting of 7 articles aims at permitting to the licensed angler surface fishing in the daghwa manner (collective fishing with a square grid) all year long, giving the specifications for the net. The Resolution allows fishing wild fish from 1 October to 30 June, giving the specifications for the permitted nets (and that cannot be used for other fishes). Full text Arabic Website www.moccae.gov.ae