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The UAE is containing an offshore oil spill from the GEM No. 2 tanker. Beaches across Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah have been closed as a precaution while teams monitor pollution, conduct environmental assessments and restore operations. Odors are not posing health risks, and drinking water supplies remain unaffected.
Satellite images show an oil spill from the Gem No.2 tanker widening along the northern UAE coast, prompting beach closures in Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah as authorities contain the slick and monitor environmental impact.