Riyadh, Sha'ban 9, 1438, May 5, 2017, SPA -- Eng. Nabil Fita, Director General of Fisheries Research in the Eastern Region at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, confirmed that the results of the periodic inspection conducted by the center showed safety of the fisheries on the Saudi coasts in the Arabian Gulf. In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Eng. Fita said that the ministry is conducting periodic inspections several times a year to ensure the safety of marine life and fisheries in particular. He pointed out that the results of the final periodic examination during the last week did not indicate any negative changes in fish safety and expiry for consumption. --SPA 15:06 LOCAL TIME 12:06 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w393701