An oil spill off the United Arab Emirates has expanded, leading to additional beach closures
An oil spill from a tanker affected Umm Al Quwain's shoreline and triggered beach closures in Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah. Odors were reported in Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al Quwain, with satellite images showing pollution spreading toward Umm Al Quwain's coast over recent days.
- The United Arab Emirates' ministry of climate change and environment detected an oil spill from a tanker.
- Umm Al Quwain temporarily closed all its beaches and coastal areas as a precaution.
- Several beaches in the United Arab Emirates are closed due to oil pollution.
- Ras Al Khaimah ordered the closure of all beaches in the emirate.
- The oil slick is approximately 90 kilometers long.
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile.
- Odors in Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al Quwain pose no health risks to residents.
- Satellite images showed the oil spill widened over the last few days.
- Experts suggest the spill likely came from tanker Gem No. 2.
- The UK Maritime Safety Authority reported a projectile hit the ship and caused a fire.
- The tanker was hit seven nautical miles off Omani coast.
- The ministry assured residents that the odours posed no health risks.
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