Sharjah announces temporary closure of beaches

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 18:21

By ARN News Staff

Sharjah has temporarily closed the city’s beaches as a precaution against possible marine pollution from a recent oil spill involving a tanker.

The Sharjah Government Media Bureau says specialist teams and relevant authorities are taking measures to protect the beaches and ensure public safety.

It has urged the public to follow instructions and rely on official channels for updates.

الأربعاء الموافق 28 أكتوبر 2026:

إغلاق شواطئ مدينة الشارقة مؤقتاً، وذلك في إطار التدابير الاحترازية الاستباقية لتجنب وصول التلوث البحري الناتج عن تسرب نفطي من إحدى الناقلات البحرية.

وتباشر الفرق المختصة والجهات المعنية في الإمارة اتخاذ الإجراءات اللازمة لضمان سلامة الشواطئ…
— sharjahmedia (@sharjahmedia) October 28, 2026

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