[06 September 2008]

MUKALL, Sep.06 (Saba)- Economic sources said on Saturday that the first phase of the project of Shihr port in Hadramout province will be completed soon.

In a meeting headed by director general of Shihr district Ahmed Salim Bankr, heads of fish associations affirmed the importance of operating the port as soon as possible to provide its services to more than 10000 fishermen along with the fishermen of other coastal provinces.

"The first phase of the $12 million project consists of two piers accommodating about 10000 boats", said the sources.

"Preparations are under way to begin the second phase of the project, including service and marine installations at a cost $15 million financed by the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development and the Yemeni government".

The project is the largest fishing port in Yemen. It is expected that it will contribute to provide advanced services to fishermen and investors in the fish sector.

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Saba