[Oil spill from oil tanker temporarily closes all beaches in Umm Al Quwain, UAE] October 23: Due to the pollution caused by an oil spill from a previous oil tanker, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment issued a statement on social media on the 23rd saying that all beaches and coastal areas in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain have been temporarily closed. The statement said that relevant departments have carried out oil leak containment, regional isolation, cleanup and environmental restoration work. All beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain will be temporarily closed until the technical team completes relevant assessments and determines the necessary marine environment protection measures. At the same time, fishermen and other people involved in maritime activities are called on to avoid activities in the affected waters. On the 23rd local time, news from Winward Maritime Analysis Company stated that satellite images on October 19 showed that a large oil tanker leaked oil in the waters near Umm Al Quwain. The identity of the tanker involved has not been officially confirmed, and the cause of the oil leak is not yet known. (CCTV News)