Ras Al Khaimah authorities on Saturday ordered all beaches in the emirate closed until further notice following an offshore oil spill. Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah closed beaches a day earlier. UAE authorities said on Friday they are taking measures to

2026-10-24

Ras Al Khaimah authorities on Saturday ordered all beaches in the emirate closed until further notice following an offshore oil spill. Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah closed beaches a day earlier. UAE authorities said on Friday they are taking measures to contain oil leaking from an offshore tanker; the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has begun an environmental assessment.