UAE Continues Efforts to Contain Effects of Oil Spill on Umm Al-Quwain Coastlines - Sarmad
The Umm Al-Quwain Municipality Department coordinates with relevant authorities to contain the effects of an oil spill on the coastlines and protect the marine environment.
Translated by Qiyas from سرمد — Original source
The Municipality of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates announced on Friday that it is continuing, in coordination with relevant authorities, its field efforts to contain the impacts of an oil spill affecting 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 and cordoning off affected areas to limit the spread of pollution, alongside supporting cleanup and remediation operations to help protect marine habitats and natural resources.
It added that work teams are intensifying monitoring and follow-up activities along coastal regions to assess the environmental impacts of the spill and to take appropriate measures in light of developments in the situation.
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.
