Effects of Discharge Characteristics on Aqueous Pollutant Concentration at Jebel Ali Harbor, Dubai-UAE

The Arabian Gulf is an important geographical location. The Gulf has been extensively used for transport purposes. Meanwhile, countries in the region benefit from the Gulf’s diverse marine habitats and utilize its water for desalination or some industrial needs. Several pollutants are induced into the Gulf including those resulting from oil spill accidents, offshore exploration processes, ballast water discharge, reject brine discharge, dredging activities, and coastal construction projects. Meanwhile, some of the Gulf countries are developing new coastal industrial facilities or expanding existing ones. These facilities are not without an adverse impact on the marine environment.