A tanker oil spill has prompted the closure of all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain, after the UAE’s technical monitoring and environmental assessment system detected the incident, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said.
Containment, cordoning, cleanup and remediation operations began immediately, with local and federal authorities coordinating to limit environmental damage. Precautionary coastal surveys and ongoing monitoring are continuing to gauge the full extent of the impact on the marine environment.
Beaches will remain closed until technical teams complete their assessments and establish appropriate safety and marine protection measures.
An odour reported across parts of Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain has been linked to the spill, though the Ministry said it poses no health risk to residents.
Fishermen and sea users have been urged to follow instructions from authorities and to avoid fishing in affected areas. The Ministry called on the public to rely on official channels and disregard rumours, pledging to provide updates as the situation develops.
