Sharjah beaches have reopened to the public after Ras Al Khaimah also reopened seven beaches to the public. The authorities have mentioned that they have contained marine pollution and that the effects of the oil spill from the tanker have been cleared. This was announced by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau on Thursday, November 12th, and here is all you need to know about it.
Sharjah Beaches Open After Temporary Closure
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 بأمان، وذلك بعد استكمال أعمال التقييم والرصد البيئي والتأكد من خلو المنطقة من أي تأثيرات قد تؤثر في الصحة العامة أو البيئة البحرية.
وتدعو الجهات المختصة الجمهور إلى ضرورة استقاء المعلومات من القنوات الرسمية وتجنب تداول الشائعات أو المعلومات غير الموثوقة، كما تشيد بتعاون أفراد المجتمع خلال فترة الاستجابة والمعالجة، مؤكدة استمرار عمليات المتابعة والرصد على مدار الساعة لضمان المحافظة على سلامة البيئة البحرية واستدامتها.
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After weeks of closure, Sharjah has reopened its beaches. This was mentioned in a statement on X by the Sharjah government Media Bureau. It mentioned that the relevant authorities have confirmed that the beaches and marine environment are safe in the emirate. The public can now once again visit and enjoy marine activities! This decision comes after the environmental assessment and monitoring work was completed. It was confirmed that the area is free of any effects that could harm public health or marine life.
Round-The-Clock Monitoring Would Continue
Residents were thanked by the authorities for their cooperation during the response and cleanup period. Although, it was mentioned that the round-the-clock monitoring would continue to ensure there is safety and sustainability of the marine environment. The public has also been asked to rely only on the official channels for information. They’ve also been asked to avoid spreading rumours or any unverified claims.
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The Beaches Had Been Closed Temporarily After Oil Spill
As revealed in a report by Gulf News, this reopening comes after there was a closure in place temporarily for over two weeks. Sharjah had shut down Al Hamriyah Beach on October 23rd. Residents had reported a strong, unusual smell, which was linked to an oil spill from the tanker in the waters of the UAE. As a result, the Sharjah city beaches were closed on October 28th.
Not only Ras Al Khaimah, but the oil spill had also led to the closure of beaches in Umm Al Quwain. In fact, over 35 beaches across these three emirates were closed or were restricted during the peak period. With the source of the leak being stopped on October 30th, pollution levels had ended up dropping sharply.
So, with the beaches open once again, you can plan a visit soon.
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FAQs
Are the beaches open in Sharjah?
Yes, after the beaches were closed temporarily due to the oil spill, they are now once again open in charge.
Are the beaches open in Ras Al Khaimah?
Yes, Ras Al Khaimah has opened seven of its beaches to the public after being closed temporarily due to oil spill.
