Beaches in three emirates are closed due to an oil spill in the United Arab Emirates. The spill was documented after an attack on the Panina No. 2 tanker on October 23 off the coast of the Umm al-Quwain emirate, located between Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah. The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment announced the closure of the beaches and the start of beach cleanup work. The oil stain gradually grew. Local residents also reported an unpleasant smell, but authorities later assured that the smell soon dissipated and was not a threat. The Gulf News writes that the number of beach closures has increased to 35, but not all closures are related to the oil spill. In Umm al-Quwain, all beaches and beach areas are temporarily closed; In the other two emirates, public beaches and several hotel beaches are partially closed. At the same time, no restrictions were noticed in Dubai, which borders Sharjah. Environmental services are shoreline clearance, installation of protective barriers and assessment of possible damage to the marine ecosystem. Video: Social Networks.

Beaches in three emirates are closed due to an oil spill in the United Arab Emirates. The spill was documented after an attack on the Panina No. 2 tanker on October 23 off the coast of the Umm al-Quwain emirate, located between Sharjah and Ras al-Khaimah. The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment announced the closure of the beaches and the start of beach cleanup work. The oil stain gradually grew. Local residents also reported an unpleasant smell, but authorities later assured that the smell soon dissipated and was not a threat. The Gulf News writes that the number of beach closures has increased to 35, but not all closures are related to the oil spill. In Umm al-Quwain, all beaches and beach areas are temporarily closed; In the other two emirates, public beaches and several hotel beaches are partially closed. At the same time, no restrictions were noticed in Dubai, which borders Sharjah. Environmental services are shoreline clearance, installation of protective barriers and assessment of possible damage to the marine ecosystem. Video: Social Networks.