Oct 22, 2026
Oil spill from tanker Gem No.2 prompts beach closures in UAE's Umm Al Quwain
The United Arab Emirates closed beaches in Umm Al Quwain and launched containment efforts after oil leaked from the tanker vessel Gem No.2 offshore in the Persian Gulf. The vessel was reportedly attacked on October 9, with cleanup operations now underway to address the spill affecting coastal areas.
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