UAE announce temporary closure of Umm Al Quwain beaches

UAE announce temporary closure of Umm Al Quwain beaches The UAE has announced the temporary closure of all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain, following an oil spill from a tanker. In a statement by the the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, it confirmed the oil spill, and noted odours in Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain "pose no health risks to residents". "Teams immediately began containment, cordoning, cleanup and remediation with local and federal authorities to limit environmental impacts," it said in a post on X. "With relevant authorities, the Ministry has temporarily…