UAE's Ras Al Khaimah shuts all beaches as neighbours grapple with oil spill
Authorities closed all public beaches while teams work to contain the offshore leak and assess environmental damage, officials said.
- On Saturday, Ras Al Khaimah authorities closed all public beaches until further notice, extending restrictions following an offshore oil leak that prompted similar closures in neighboring Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah on Friday.
- Efforts to contain the offshore tanker leak are underway, with The United Arab Emirates Ministry conducting technical assessments to determine necessary safety and marine protection measures.
- The Public Services Department also closed Hamriyah Beach as a precaution, while residents in Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al Quwain reported unusual odors, though the Ministry stated these pose no health risks.
- Although authorities have not identified the tanker, the incident heightens maritime security concerns amid ongoing attacks on commercial vessels in Gulf shipping lanes related to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
- Ras Al Khaimah continues developing the planned Wynn Resorts casino on Marjan Island, even as regional conflict and environmental fallout disrupt operations for The Las Vegas-based company across the Middle East.
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Some of Russia's popular hotels of the Emirate Ras al-Haim closed their beaches because of the oil spill from the Gulf oil tanker, reports the Russian Tour Industry Union (RUTA).
Oil Spill in Ras Al Khaimah Causes Tourist Skin Rashes, Beaches Closed
For travelers arriving in Ras Al Khaimah, the promised turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf have recently been replaced by an oily sheen and a concerning dermatological aftermath. Reports from tourists in the northern emirate describe a recurring pattern: after swimming, skin first develops red patches that eventually transition into clusters of small white eruptions. While guests note that the rash does not itch and overall health remains stabl…
The Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah closed all its shores until further notice, following an oil spill resulting from the targeting of the C2 oil tanker with unknown missiles on 9 October, amid the spread of pollution in Sharjah, Ajaman and Umm al-Quoyen.
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