UAE: Efforts continue to contain oil spill effects on Umm Al-Quwain shores

Abu Dhabi, October 23 (KUNA) -- The Al Ain Municipality in the United Arab Emirates announced on Friday that it is continuing, in coordination with relevant authorities, its field efforts to contain the effects of an oil spill that has affected the emirate’s coastlines and to mitigate its repercussions on the marine environment and coastal areas. The municipality stated via its account on the social media platform X that the efforts include monitoring the environmental situation, cordoning off affected areas to limit the spread of pollution, and supporting cleanup and remediation operations aimed at protecting marine habitats and natural resources. It added that work teams are intensifying surveillance and monitoring along coastal zones to assess the environmental impacts of the spill and take appropriate measures in light of developments. The municipality reaffirmed its ongoing coordination and follow-up with competent authorities, as well as its support for efforts to address the spill’s impacts, protect the marine environment and coastlines, and ensure their sustainability. (End) S.K.M. / T.M.A.