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The largest aquarium in the region, Abu Dhabi’s The National Aquarium, will house over 200 sharks and rays representing 25 different species when it opens its doors later this year. Marine lovers will get the opportunity to get up close and personal with a variety of shark and ray species found within our oceans, including the magnificent creatures below, by observing them, hand-feeding them and taking part in interactive animal-related activities.

Two sites from the region were added to UNESCO’s list of the most unique places that require protection and preservation this year, joining a handful of the Arab world’s most fascinating UNESCO-listed sites.