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Sharjah has temporarily closed all its beaches due to an oil spill from a supertanker in the Persian Gulf. Beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Al Hamriyah and Ras Al Khaimah were closed earlier; the cause of the spill and the vessel have not been named.
Aziz KarimovThe Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, has announced the construction in Kalba of a clock tower intended for women, next to the existing men's tower opened in 2022. A care complex on the Khor Fakkan road has also been approved, featuring homes for the elderly, rehabilitation centres and a women's protection centre.
Aziz KarimovIndian national Kishore Pandurang Rao, who has lived in the UAE for about 30 years, won 5 million dirhams in the UAE Lottery in the October 3 draw, days before his 60th birthday. He plans to support his sons, buy a home, and apply for a Golden Visa.
Otabek YusupovThe Emirate of Sharjah is testing the Aman system, which uses thermal cameras and drones to verify fire alarms before dispatching fire crews. The goal is to reduce false callouts and speed up response at industrial facilities.
Sevara AzamovaThe UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said it is checking reports of unusual smells in several emirates, including Dubai and Sharjah. Residents complained of a smell resembling fuel or gas. Sharjah Police stated the situation is stable and there is no threat, while experts suggest the smell could have travelled long distances, possibly due to oil spills in the Persian Gulf following the conflict with Iran.
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