Seafood Souq

What does progress in seafood traceability look like? Here's a snapshot of the milestones that defined our journey in 2024. From bait to plate, we’ve been on a mission to transform seafood sourcing with transparency, innovation, and impact. Key Highlights: ✅ Traced millions of plates of seafood ✅ Expanded our technology to 35+ vessels ✅ Strengthened transparency and partnerships But we're not done yet! These achievements wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible partners, supporters, and team—thank you for being part of this journey.💙

This holiday season, we wish you happiness, health, and success. May your celebrations be filled with good food, great company, and wonderful memories. From all of us at Seafood Souq, we hope you have a joyful Christmas and a fantastic New Year ahead! Merry Christmas!

🎣Reeling It In: Part Three As we close out our Reeling It In series, we’re proud to reflect on the progress we’ve made this year. From new features to enhanced tools, we’ve focused on simplifying processes and empowering the seafood industry to work smarter. None of this would’ve been possible without your support. Your feedback has been instrumental in shaping these updates to tackle real challenges, making this truly a team effort. We’re incredibly grateful for the trust and collaboration that fuels this journey. With the new year on the horizon, we’re excited to keep raising the bar—delivering tools that make a difference and moving closer to our shared mission of transforming seafood sourcing from bait to plate. Thank you for being a part of this journey. Together, let’s make next year even better. #seafoodindustry #newyear #technology #traceability

🎣 Reeling It In: Part Two What made 2024 a standout year for the seafood industry? In this chapter of our series, we’re reflecting on the moments that moved the industry forward—one milestone at a time. Progress doesn’t happen overnight; it’s built step by step, with each achievement laying the foundation for a more sustainable and innovative future. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key developments that shaped this year. #seafoodindustry #newyear #traceability #sustainability

🎣 Reeling It In: Part One As we wrap up 2024, we’re reflecting on the milestones that have shaped our journey this year. From bait to plate, we’ve been on a mission to transform seafood sourcing with transparency, innovation, and impact. 📱 This year, we focused on developing technology tailored to the needs of every step of the supply chain, ensuring that every player has the tools to provide traceability along the way. 🤝🏽 Our efforts also extended to forging key trade partnerships, enabling direct-from-source routes and opening new markets for local producers. By doing so, we’ve worked to make responsible trading impactful and accessible. Traceability remains at the heart of everything we do. This is just the beginning. Together, we can build an industry that’s better for businesses, better for consumers, and better for the planet. 🌍 To our clients, partners, and supporters—thank you for trusting us to help make this possible. Stay tuned as we continue Reeling It In! #seafoodsouq #newyear #traceability #seafoodindustry

It was a pleasure for us to co-host our 'Innovation for Female Entrepreneurship' event on the sidelines of the Global Women's Forum 2024 in Dubai alongside Utopia Capital Management, and the IFC - International Finance Corporation. This was the successful output of IFC's WeFund Climate program of which VentureSouq is an inaugural cohort member. The discussion was led by VSQ General Partner, Climate, Sonia Weymuller, who moderated an insightful panel featuring Anissa Kanoun (IFC), Malanee Hutton (54 Collective), Fahim Sultan Al Qasimi (Seafood Souq), and Jane C. Glavan (Distant Imagery Solutions). The session explored the transformative role of female entrepreneurs in driving innovation, strategies to dismantle systemic biases through gender-inclusive practices, and the importance of fostering inclusive capital flows. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all attendees and supporters for their invaluable engagement. We look forward to welcoming you to our future events! IFC Middle East The Radical Fund Alina Truhina Moustafa S.

How much does transparency impact your choice in seafood? 🌊 Knowing where your seafood comes from can make a world of difference—not just for you, but for our oceans and the industry as a whole. Do you look for sourcing info when you shop, or is it just another label? Vote in the poll below and let us know how you really feel about traceability! ⬇️

The excitement continues as we share some amazing new moments from our time at the Horeca Expo together with Newsan Food and Gulf Central Company, we’re proud to have launched the first direct export of premium Argentinian shrimps into the Saudi market. A huge thank you to the incredible teams who made this possible—your passion and commitment shone brightly throughout the event! This is just the beginning of bringing the best sustainable seafood to the Middle East's dynamic and growing hospitality industry. Here’s to more milestones ahead! #SeafoodSouq #NewsanFood #GulfCentral #SaudiHORECAExpo #ArgentinianShrimps #SustainableSeafood #MiddleEast

How far has your seafood travelled before it reaches your plate? 🐟🌍 By the time seafood lands on your table, it’s often passed through countless hands—caught, processed, packaged, transported, and sold. Along the way, it’s easy for the story behind it to get lost. This distance from its source raises important questions: Is it really what you think it is? Was it sourced responsibly? How can we know for sure? The further removed seafood becomes from its origins, the harder it is to guarantee its authenticity, quality, or sustainability. Shouldn’t we know the journey behind what we eat? 🌊 #traceability #transparency #seafood

Seafood passes through countless hands before it reaches your plate. Can you really identify where it’s from? 🐟 In a recent conversation with The Ethicalist Magazine, our co-founder Fahim Sultan Al Qasimi highlighted a critical issue in the seafood supply chain: the lack of visibility. When a product is so far removed from its original state, tracking its journey becomes nearly impossible. Without traceability, we risk undermining the authenticity and quality of the seafood we consume. It’s time to close the gap and make transparency the norm. Watch the clip to learn more about the story behind your plate. 👇 #traceability #seafood #supplychain