The government of the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates has announced the closure of the city's beaches, as part of proactive precautions to prevent marine pollution resulting from an oil spill from a marine tanker. According to a statement from the Sharjah Government Communications Bureau, the authorized teams and concerned authorities in the emirate are taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety of the beaches and prevent pollution from reaching them.

The government of the Emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates has announced the closure of the city's beaches, as part of proactive precautions to prevent marine pollution resulting from an oil spill from a marine tanker. According to a statement from the Sharjah Government Communications Bureau, the authorized teams and concerned authorities in the emirate are taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety of the beaches and prevent pollution from reaching them.