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DisasterUAE·23 Oct 2026

UAE temporarily closes Umm Al Quwain beaches following oil spill

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The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment temporarily closed all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain following an oil spill caused by a tanker. Federal and local authorities initiated containment, cleanup, and remediation efforts to limit the environmental impact of the spill. The Ministry confirmed that reports of odors in Sharjah, Ajman,…

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