Sharjah reopens beaches to the public after tanker oil spill

Beaches in Sharjah have reopened to the public, with authorities confirming that an offshore oil spill involving a tanker in October has been contained.

In a post on social media, the authorities announced the completion of environmental checks, adding that all beaches are safe and pose no threat to public health and safety. 

The beaches in Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain were closed as a precautionary measure in October against a possible marine pollution after the UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed an oil spill from a tanker.

Authorities urged the public to obtain information from official channels, adding that monitoring of the marine environment will continue round-the-clock to ensure public safety.

The announcement comes a day after authorities in Ras Al Khaimah confirmed the reopening of several beaches of Flamingo Beach, Dahan Beach, Al Maireedh Beach and Al Rams Corniche. Beaches at Anantara Mina Al Arab, InterContinental Mina Al Arab and The Cove Rotana resorts have also reopened.

الخميس الموافق 12 نوفمبر 2026

إعادة فتح شواطئ إمارة الشارقة، وذلك بعد السيطرة على التلوث البحري ومعالجة الآثار التي ترتبت عن تسرب نفطي من إحدى الناقلات البحرية.

وتؤكد الجهات المختصة سلامة شواطئ الإمارة وبيئتها البحرية بما يتيح ارتياد الجمهور والاستمتاع بالأنشطة البحرية المختلفة…

— sharjahmedia (@sharjahmedia) November 12, 2026