Hormuz oil spill forces closure of UAE beaches

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 28, 2026Country: United Arab Emirates

Environment & Climate

Hormuz oil spill forces closure of UAE beaches

An oil spill from a damaged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has reached beaches in the United Arab Emirates. Beaches in Ras Al Khaimah have been closed until further notice. The spill has raised environmental concerns.

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