Pakistan, Oct. 25 -- Ras Al Khaimah has ordered the closure of all beaches until further notice following an offshore oil leak near the United Arab Emirates' northern coast. Authorities announced the restrictions on Saturday, a day after neighbouring Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah closed coastal areas. Officials have not provided a specific reason for Ras Al Khaimah's decision.

The emirate's Public Services Department announced the closures in a statement shared by Ras Al Khaimah Police General Headquarters. Meanwhile, the UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed that efforts were underway to contain oil leaking from a tanker offshore. The ministry also launched an environmental assessment to determine the spill's impact.

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