On 23 October the United Arab Emirates said efforts were underway to contain oil leaking from a tanker offshore. By Saturday, Ras Al Khaimah had closed every beach in the emirate until further notice, following closures around Umm Al Quwain and at Al Hamriyah in Sharjah. Residents in Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al Quwain reported unusual odors, which the environment ministry said posed no health risk. Fishermen were told to stay clear. UAE authorities have not officially identifi
