Al Luluyah Beach in Khor Fakkan was closed on Monday after an oil slick was detected on the beach. Khor Fakkan Municipality made the announcement on its social media accounts, adding the measure was taken to "ensure the safety of beachgoers". The closure of Al Luluyah Beach comes weeks after it was announced that Sharjah was temporary closing all beaches as authorities continue to tackle an oil spill off the coast of Umm Al Quwain.