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Oil spill affects UAE beaches after tanker strike
- A tanker was struck by a projectile off the UAE coast, causing an oil spill.
- The spill has affected beaches in Umm Al Quwain, prompting their closure.
- Satellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening marine wildlife.
- The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change has deployed teams to contain the spill.
- Authorities have stated that odors reported in nearby areas pose no health risks to residents.
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