Ahmed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan visits SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center

January 21, 2025

SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center recently hosted Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, for an insightful tour of its facilities. From innovative marine research to boarding the world’s first certified aquarium submersible, the tour highlighted both facilities’ commitment to conservation, education and innovation.

Sheikh Ahmed, accompanied by Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Miral Group CEO, and Capt. Saif Al Mheiri, Abu Dhabi Maritime CEO and AD Ports Group Chief Sustainability Officer, began his visit with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center, where he was briefed on the ongoing efforts in marine animal care and rehabilitation operations. The Center’s marine scientists showcased key research and educational achievements, highlighting the facility’s key role in marine life conservation and sustainability efforts.

Following the tour at the Center, Sheikh Ahmed headed to SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and embarked on the recently unveiled SeaSub experience at the Marine Life Theme Park’s Endless Ocean realm. The SeaSub is the world’s first certified submersible designed specifically for an aquarium setting and offers a unique underwater journey through one of the region’s largest multi-species marine aquariums, opening a window to the mysteries of the deep.

The group then toured SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s eight immersive realms, exploring the Marine Life Theme Park’s offerings including the interactive experiences, live performances and animal encounters.

The tour with Capt. Al Mheiri was a demonstration of the budding partnership between the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center and AD Ports Group. In addition to the organisations’ recent efforts to expand collaboration on local marine research, AD Ports Group hosted the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center One Ocean Photo Contest at the November 2024 Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards (Marinas Edition) ceremony.

For more information about SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, please visit: https://www.seaworldabudhabi.com/

For more information about the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center and to book a tour, please visit: https://www.seaworldabudhabi.com/en/research-and-rescue