Empowering Coastal Communities: ADFD’s Fishing Port & Ice Factory Initiative

TANIT FISHING PORT (Mauritania)  

Empowering Coastal Communities: ADFD’s Fishing Port & Ice Factory Initiative

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) is financing the modernization of the Tanit Fishing Port and the construction of a high-capacity ice factory in Mauritania. This strategic investment aims to boost the fisheries sector, enhance cold-chain infrastructure, and improve livelihoods in coastal communities.

Highlights

- AED 23.8 million investment to upgrade port facilities and build a state-of-the-art ice factory  

- Cold-chain reliability to support higher-value seafood exports  

- Local employment generation and SME engagement in fisheries and logistics  

- Strengthening food security and economic resilience in the region  

Source: ADFD Project Overview