UAE Shuts More Beaches as It Deals with Oil Spill in Gulf
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An oil spill forcing beach closures in the Gulf is another reminder that coastal infrastructure and tourism assets are tightly coupled to energy logistics. Operators with regional exposure should revisit business-continuity plans and insurance assumptions for environmental disruptions that can now shut down entire corridors for weeks, not days.
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