International Fish Farming Holding Company

International Fish Farming Holding Company PJSC—better known as Asmak, was established in May 1999 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as the nation’s first public aquaculture entity. It operates end-to-end across the seafood value chain: marine and freshwater fish farming, hatcheries, commercial fishing, processing, world-class freezing and cold storage, distribution, and retail. Asmak exports to and operates in the GCC, including facilities in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman, managing subsidiaries like Alliance Foods and Asmak Seafood Processing.

Driven by a vision of food security and sustainability, Asmak pioneered strategic aquaculture initiatives such as Fish Farm LLC (founded 2013), which includes offshore cage farms in Dibba Al-Fujairah, hatcheries in Umm Al-Quwain, and a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) in Jebel Ali producing species like Atlantic salmon and European seabass. Their 2022 partnership with Asmak further integrated local farming into wholesale and retail channels, aligning with UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051 to reduce reliance on imported seafood.

Over more than 25 years, International Fish Farming Holding Company has transformed into a diversified conglomerate—expanding into real estate, contracting, and investment—while preserving its core seafood business. A publicly listed company with over 500 employees, Asmak continues to lead Middle Eastern aquaculture through innovation, environmental stewardship, and commitment to quality, positioning itself as a foundational pillar of the region’s sustainable food ecosystem