# Umm Al Quwain Closes Beaches After Oil Spill Affects Its Coast

By Riza Dagoc

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Published: 2026-10-24T08:03:54.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-24T08:03:54.000Z
Section: Regulation

> Crews began containing and cleaning up the spill as environmental surveys and monitoring continued.

Beaches in Umm Al Quwain were closed Friday, Oct. 23, after an oil spill affected the coast, with response teams beginning cleanup and environmental assessment work, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said.

Crews started work to contain the oil and limit environmental damage. Surveys, monitoring and assessments continued.

Fishing boats were advised to stay clear of the affected area until a full environmental assessment could be completed.