Oil spill off UAE widens, satellite images show, prompting more beach closures

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A spill from a damaged tanker off the United Arab Emirates has widened, with satellite imagery showing oil approaching the coast of Umm Al Quwain. The pollution has prompted additional beach closures and raised environmental concerns.

🇦🇪 Location: Umm Al Quwain — Sources: 8 — First seen: — Last seen:
United Arab Emirates oil spill tanker Umm Al Quwain beach closures

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