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

Published October 24, 2026 Updated October 24, 2026 04:53pm

Ras Al Khaimah authorities have announced that all beaches in the emirate will be closed until further notice, a day after an offshore oil leak prompted beach closures in neighbouring Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah, Reuters reports.

The Public Services Department has announced the closures in a statement shared by Ras Al Khaimah Police General Headquarters, with no reason given.

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