Officials in Ras Al Khaimah announced Saturday that all beaches in the area will be closed until further notice.

Officials in Ras Al Khaimah announced Saturday that all beaches in the area will be closed until further notice.

The decision was made a day after an oil spill at sea led to the closure of beaches in the neighboring emirates of Amelkin and Sharjah.

The Ras Al Khaimah Public Service Department in the announced statements issued by the Ras Al Khaimah Police General Command. In this statement, there is no reason for this action.

The United Arab Emirates announced yesterday that efforts are being made to contain an oil leak from an oil tanker in the country's waters, and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is assessing the environmental consequences of this incident.

The ministry also announced that all the beaches around the city of Amelquin are temporarily closed so that the technical teams can complete their assessments and determine the necessary protective measures and safety measures.

The ministry asked fishermen to stay away from polluted areas and follow the official instructions.

📸 COPERNICUS SENTINEL-2/Reuters.