Reuters reported the incident, citing the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment.
All beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain will remain closed until specialists complete an assessment of the situation and determine the necessary measures to ensure safety and protect the marine environment, according to report.az.
The report did not specify the exact circumstances surrounding the cause of the spill or the volume of oil discharged.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which monitors and publishes notices on maritime shipping incidents, did not report any incidents off the UAE coast over the preceding 24 hours.
