Commercial Fishing Licenses
- Service code : EAD07
- Description : Commercial Fishing licenses issued for professional fishermen in Abu Dhabi
- Type : Main
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : 1 working day
- Fees
- 200 AED per Tarad (speedboat)
- 250 AED per Lansh (motor-engine powered dhow)
- Relation to other entities : related
- Service conditions
• The applicant must be a UAE citizen who is registered with the Ministry of Environment and Water
• The applicant should own a commercial fishing boat
• The applicant must have a good record of conduct
• The applicant must be 18 years old or above
• The applicant must comply with the regulations and use the fishing gear defined by the competent authority (EAD) - Main output : Commercial Fishing Licenses
Commercial Fishing Licenses Renewal
- Service code : EAD020
- Description : Commercial Fishing licenses issued for professional fishermen in Abu Dhabi
- Type : sub
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : 1 working day
- Fees
- 200 AED per Tarad (speedboat)
- 250 AED per Lansh (motor-engine powered dhow)
- Relation to other entities : related
- Service conditions
• The applicant must be a UAE citizen who is registered with the Ministry of Environment and Water
• The applicant should own a commercial fishing boat
• The applicant must have a good record of conduct
• The applicant must be 18 years old or above
• The applicant must comply with the regulations and use the fishing gear defined by the competent authority (EAD) - Main output : Renewed Commercial Fishing Licenses
Hadhra Fishing License
- Service code : EAD009
- Description : Hadhra is a traditional fishing method used in shallow coastal areas. This license is issued for traditional UAE fishermen
- Type : Main
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : 10 working days
- Required documents
- Emirates ID
- Personal photo, a letter to EAD with coordinates of the fishing location
- Fees
- No fees - Relation to other entities : related
- Main output : Hadhra Fishing License
Hadhra Fishing License Renewal
- Service code : EAD009
- Description : Hadhra is a traditional fishing method used in shallow coastal areas. This license is issued for traditional UAE fishermen
- Type : Sub
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : 5 working days
- Required documents
- Valid Emirates ID
- Personal photo
- Fees
- No Fees - Relation to other entities : related
- Main output : Renewed Hadhra Fishing License
Fishing Net Permit (Al Ghazal)
- Service code : EAD011
- Description : This permit is issued for fishermen who own a Tarad (speedboat) and hold a commercial fishing license. Net fishing is permitted in the waters of Abu Dhabi except for the areas banned by Law No. 23 of 1999 concerning the exploitation and protection of living aquatic resources in the UAE, and the related local decisions.
- Type : Main
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : 1 working day
- Required documents
- Emirates ID
- commercial fishing license
- Personal photo, a letter to EAD with co-ordinates of the fishing location
- Fees
- 100 AED for new and renewed license - Relation to other entities : related
- Service conditions
- This service is available for speedboat owners only
- The service is not available for owners of commercial fishing Lanshes (motor-engine powered dhow)
- Main output : Fishing Net Permit (Al Ghazal)
Fishing Net Permit (Al Ghazal) Renewal
- Service code : EAD011
- Description : This permit is issued for fishermen who own a Tarad (speedboat) and hold a commercial fishing license. Net fishing is permitted in the waters of Abu Dhabi except for the areas banned by Law No. 23 of 1999 concerning the exploitation and protection of living aquatic resources in the UAE, and the related local decisions.
- Type : Sub
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : 1 working day
- Required documents
- This service is available for speedboat owners only
- The service is not available for owners of commercial fishing Lanshes (motor-engine powered dhow)
- Fees
- 100 AED - Relation to other entities : related
- Service conditions
- Valid Emirates ID
- Commercial fishing license
- Personal photo, a letter to EAD with co-ordinates of the (fishing?) location - Main output : Fishing Net Permit (Al Ghazal)
Weekly Recreational Fishing License
- Service code : EAD012
- Description : The general public can apply for this license, which enables them to fish in Abu Dhabi beaches. It is issued for UAE citizens, expats (with valid visa) and tourists.
- Type : Main
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : Same day
- Fees
- 30 AED - Relation to other entities : not related
- Main output : Weekly Recreational Fishing licenses
Annual Recreational Fishing License
- Service code : EAD013
- Description : The general public can apply for this license, which enables them to fish in Abu Dhabi beaches. It is issued for UAE citizens and non-UAE nationals (with valid visa).
- Type : Main
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : 3 working days
- Required documents
- Copy of Emirates ID
- Personal photo
- Fees
- 120 AED - Relation to other entities : not related
- Service conditions
- The applicant should be 18 years old or above
- The applicant should be a UAE citizen or expatriate (with valid visa) - Main output : Annual Recreational Fishing License
Annual Recreational Fishing License Renewal
- Service code : EAD012
- Description : The general public can apply for this license, which enables them to fish in Abu Dhabi beaches. It is issued for UAE citizens and non-UAE nationals (with valid visa).
- Type : Sub
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : 3 working days
- Required documents
- Copy of a valid Emirates ID
- Personal photo
- Fees
- 120 AED - Relation to other entities : not related
- Service conditions
- The applicant should be 18 years old or above - Main output : Annual Recreational Fishing License
Gargour Permit
- Service code : EAD015
- Description : A gargour is a cage-like fishing trap with an opening that allows the fish to swim inside without being able to escape. It targets deep water fish such as the Hammour, Jesh and Zuraidi. Gargour permits are issued for commercial fishermen with lanshes (motor-engine powered dhow)
- Type : Main
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : 1 – 2 working days
- Required documents
- Copy of the fishing boat registration from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment or fishing license to exchange the old gargour
- Receipt or electronic application issued from EAD after investigating the old gargours
- A letter to EAD identifying the number of gargours
- Fees
- 30 AED per group - Relation to other entities : related
- Service conditions
- A ship or lansh motor-engine powered dhow licensed for commercial fishing - Main output : Gargour permit
Replacing a Lost Gargour
- Service code : EAD014.2
- Description : A gargour is a cage-like fishing trap with an opening that allows the fish to swim inside without being able to escape. It targets deep water fish such as the Hammour, Jesh and Zuraidi. Gargour permits are issued for commercial fishermen with lanshes (motor-engine powered dhow)
- Type : Sub
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : Customer Service Offices
- Processing Time : 1 – 3 working days
- Required documents
- Copy of the fishing boat registration from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment or a fishing license to exchange the old gargour
- Receipt or an electronic application issued from EAD after investigating the old gargours
- A letter to EAD identifying the number of lost gargours (If they're lost)
- Fees
- 30 AED per group - Relation to other entities : related
- Service conditions
- A ship or lansh (motor-engine powered dhow) licensed for commercial fishing - Main output : Gargour permit or tag
Replacing Gargour Tags
- Service code : EAD014-1
- Description : The gargour is a cage-like fishing trap with an opening that allows fish to swim inside it without being able to escape. It targets deep water fish such as the Hammour, Jesh and Zuraidi. Gargour permits are issued for commercial fishermen with lanshes (motor-engine powered dhow)
- Type : Sub
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : 1 working day
- Required documents
- Copy of the fishing boat registration from the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment or a fishing license to exchange the old gargour
- Receipt or an electronic application issued from EAD after investigating the old gargours
- A letter to EAD identifying the number of lost gargours (If they're lost)
- Fees
- 1 AED for each sign - Relation to other entities : related
- Service conditions
- A ship or lansh (motor-engine powered dhow) licensed for commercial fishing - Main output : Gargour permit or tag
Bohoor (Sea) Permit
- Service code : EAD021
- Description : ‘Bohoor’ signifies internal waters and UAE regional waters within Abu Dhabi emirate. This permit allows traditional fishermen to practice fishing in these areas. It can be renewed every 4 years.
- Type : Main
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : 15 working days
- Required documents
- Emirates ID
- Copy of the family book
- A letter directed to EAD with the location coordinates
- Fees
- 1500 AED for each sea - Relation to other entities : related
- Main output : Bohoor (seas) Permit
Bohoor (Seas) Permit Renewal
- Service code : EAD022
- Description : Bohoor means internal waters and UAE regional water within Abu Dhabi emirate. This permit allows traditional fishermen to practice fishing in these areas. It can be renewed every 4 years.
- Type : Sub
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : website
- Processing Time : 10 working days
- Required Documents
- Valid Emirates ID
- Copy of the family book
- Fees
- 1500 AED for each sea - Relation to other entities : related
- Main output : Renew Bohoor (seas) Permit
Dufara Fishing Permit
- Service code : EAD020
- Description : Dufara is a small fishing net used in shallow waters to catch fish such as the Jesh ( Golden travelly), the Bassar (Needle - scaled queenfish) and the Durduman fish (Yellow Tailed Scad)
- Type : Main
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : 1 working day
- Fees
- No fees
- Required Documents
- Copy Emirates ID
- Copy of fishing boat ownership - Relation to other entities : related
- Main output : Dufara permit
Dufara Fishing Permit Renewal
- Service code : EAD021
- Description : Dufara is a small fishing net used in the shallow water to catch fish such as Jesh ( Golden travelly), Bassar (Needle - scaled queenfish) and Durduman (Yellow Tailed Scad)
- Type : Sub
- Category : Individuals
- Service provision channels : E-services website https://eservices.ead.ae
- Processing Time : 1 working day
- Required Documents
- Copy Emirates ID
- Copy of fishing boat ownership
- Fees
- No fees - Relation to other entities : related
- Main output : Renewed Dufara permit
Last Modified Date : 10/28/2018 9:38 AM
