UAE oil spill closes emirate beaches to tourists

All beaches and coastal areas of the emirate of Umm al-Qaiwain have been temporarily closed to visitors due to oil spills from the tanker. This is reported by The Arab Weekly with reference to the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment of the UAE.

According to the Agency, experts carry out work on the localization of pollution and assess the environmental situation. Restrictions will remain in place until verification is completed and measures are identified to protect the marine environment.

The ministry urged fishermen, residents and tourists not to approach coastal areas and to comply with the authorities' orders.

Earlier, an unusual smell in the air, resembling burning fuel or a gas leak, was reported in Sharjah, Ajman and Umm al-Qaiwain.