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Mission Statement

To produce, process and market quality fish and fish products at competitive prices in the local market and to establish itself as the leading seafood exporter in the region. The company aims at maintaining an environmentally friendly and sustainable production quality to assist in protecting and preserving the fishery reserves of the UAE.

an introduction
objectives & purpose
subsidiaries & associates

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An Introduction

The International Fish Farming Holding Company (ASMAK), was set up in May 1999 after an IPO (initial public offering) earlier in January 1999, through the efforts of the UAE Offsets Group (UOG), and with the support of the Abu Dhabi Government with a paid-in capital of AED 300 million (US$ 82 million). The Capital was subscribed 45% by founder shareholders and 55% by ordinary UAE citizens who were offered shares priced at AED 10 (US$ 2.7) each through an initial public offering (IPO).

ASMAK aims to become the UAE's leading aquaculture company and gradually expand its operation throughout the Arabian Gulf and internationally.

The Gulf Corporation Council (GCC) states - Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE - have a long tradition of fishing. In particular the UAE has been a fishing hub for centuries, and fish has been an important food item and trade commodity with the local per capita consumption recording more than 50 kgs per year annum which is one of the highest in the world.
However, excessive and destructive fishing practices used by the ordinary fisherman jeopardize marine life and some special types of fish have become endangered species. The UAE Government has taken several steps to control the level of exploitation and preserve fish reserves by protecting the marine environment through environmental agencies such as the Emirates Wildlife Development Agency (ERWDA). ASMAK is promoting the fish farming culture not only in the UAE but also in the neighbouring GCC states through several joint ventures.

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Objectives & Purpose

• Establish Fish and Shrimp hatcheries and on-growing farms in the UAE and internationally.
• Establish fish processing and packaging plants inin UAE and on the Western shore of the Indian Ocean, to process and market fishery products in the region and internationally.
  
• Develop an integrated seafood business with regional and international participation to market aquaculture fish and fish products, aquaculture and related equipments and expertise.
  
• Work closely with the government to develop restocking programmes to enhance wild fisheries.
  
• Create wealth for UAE nationals by expanding the company's business and maximising profits.
  
• Train and educate UAE nationals to work and compete in a performance-based business environment, and provide them with hands-on experience and management expertise necessary for the long-term success of the company.

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Subsidiaries & Associates

On regional as well as international front, ASMAK has grown through strategic investments and associations in the field of aquaculture. From hatcheries to processing plants, ASMAK has made its expertise known to the entire region.

The companies listed here below are subsidiaries/associates of ASMAK and are involved in different activities related to aquaculture and seafood business industry.

United Arab Emirates

Alliance Foods Co. LLC
- A 100% owned subsidiary engaged in Trading, Retailing, Import , Export, Farming and packaging activities.

ASMAK Sea Food Processing Co. WLL
- A 100% owned subsidiary engaged in processing and packaging activities.
ASMAK Consulting Co. LLC
-A 100% owned subsidiary engaged in consultancy services related to aquaculture.

Oman

Asmak Quriat International Co. LLC
-A subsidiary company engaged in fish farming ,Tuna Ranching, Farming, Trading,and Export activities.

Associates:

Al Awal Fishing Co. WLL
An Associate company engaged in production of junveniles in Bahrain.

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