In Pictures: Prince William’s visit to UAE

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during the United Kingdom National Day at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai.

Coldstream Guards during the United Kingdom National Day Ceremony at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai.

Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, plants trees alongside two school children as he tours Abu Dhabi's wetlands at the Jubail Mangrove Park during an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on February 10, 2022.

Abu Dhabi today launched a new initiative to establish the emirate as a leading global centre for research and innovation in mangrove conservation and resilience. The Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative was launched by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, and Prince William, at Jubail Mangrove Park in the capital.

Sheikh Khaled and Prince William also discussed their work on globally impactful sustainability initiatives, and were briefed on the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi’s ongoing work to protect the environment and enhance biodiversity.

Prince William visits wetlands at the Jubail Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi. Jubail Mangrove Park opened in January 2020 to help protect biodiversity, raise awareness of the emirate’s rich mangrove ecosystem, and showcase its natural heritage. The park is home to various birds, land, and marine wildlife. It features two kilometres of the boardwalk, where visitors can learn about the important ecological function of mangrove habitats in protecting and supporting biodiversity.

Visitors during the United Kingdom National Day Ceremony at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai.

Coldstream Guards during the United Kingdom National Day Ceremony at Al Wasl, Expo 2020 Dubai.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, listens to Emirati officials during his visit to the port of Jebel Ali in Dubai on February 10, 2022.

Prince William, visits the customs area at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai.

Prince William, during his visit to customs at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, accompanied Prince William.

Britain's Prince William with Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World during the visit to Jebel Ali Port in Dubai.

United for Wildlife was founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in 2014 and DP world, which operates Jebel Ali Port and other ports across the globe, is part of the foundation.

Prince William was shown how Jebel Ali Port scans containers for signs of illegal wildlife trade.