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Abu Dhabi’s Yas Waterworld breaks new Guinness World Record

Yas Waterworld has succeeded in its attempt to grab the Guinness World Records title for ‘Most Nationalities in a Swimming Pool” that saw 102 nationalities coming together to represent their home countries.

This came Following an initiative held by the World’s Leading Waterpark to celebrate the ‘Year of Tolerance’ on April 12.

The event kicked off in the presence of Guinness World Records representative as well as Farah Experiences and Yas Waterworld senior management, with over 102 nationalities celebrating the values of co-existence and tolerance that the UAE has long embraced.

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Speaking on the occasion, Leander De Wit, General Manager of Yas Waterworld, said, “It fills me with an immense amount of pride to be able to celebrate this milestone record in honour of the Year of Tolerance, which was made possible thanks to the coexistence of cultures and rich diversity that we are blessed to have in the UAE.”

“On behalf of the entire team at Yas Waterworld, I’d like to express our gratitude to our beloved guests who joined us on this momentous day to help us achieve the record title of ‘Most Nationalities in a Swimming Pool’,” he added.

Showcasing a deep sense of community, Yas Waterworld guests reveled in the celebratory atmosphere as they held their countries’ flags while standing in Amwaj Wave Pool to help take the waterpark to Guinness World Records fame.

 

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