UAE shuts every beach in Umm Al Quwain after oil spill from tanker

The UAE has closed all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain after an oil spill from a tanker.
Odours have been reported in Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain. Authorities say they pose no health risk.
Containment and cleanup are underway. Fishermen have been told to stay out of affected waters.
The tanker has not been named and no figure has been given for how much oil leaked.

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