Ras Al Khaimah has ordered the closure of all beaches following an oil spill within the emirate. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has confirmed the spill was detected from a tanker, affecting marine life. Authorities are conducting containment and cleanup operations in coordination with local and federal agencies. Residents in adjacent emirates have reported odours, although no health risks have been confirmed. Ras Al Khaimah has ordered the closure of all beaches following an oil spill within the emirate. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has confirmed the spill was detected from a tanker, affecting marine life. Authorities are conducting containment and cleanup operations in coordination with local and federal agencies. Residents in adjacent emirates have reported odours, although no health risks have been confirmed.
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UAE’s Ras Al-Khaimah shuts all beaches; oil spill triggers closures across coastline
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