UAE's Ras Al Khaimah shuts all beaches as neighbours grapple with oil spill

Al-Monitor24 October 2026, 12:46 UTCUnited Arab Emirates

Oct 24 (Reuters) - Ras Al Khaimah authorities said on Saturday that all beaches in the emirate would be closed until further notice, a day after an offshore oil leak prompted beach closures in neighbouring Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah.The Public Services Department announced the closures in a statement shared by Ras Al Khaimah Police General Headquarters. No reason was given.

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