Hamdan bin Mohammed goes diving with an 'old' friend

Displaying an array of his many talents and passions, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has released a picture of him practising diving – his latest hobby.

In the picture on Instagram, Sheikh Hamdan is seen diving with an elephant - Rajan.

In a report in Al Bayan, sharing his feelings at diving with the elephant, a rare breed, Sheikh Hamdan said he felt happiness and wonder at swimming beside this huge animal.

He was surprised to see the elephant diving and swimming.

Sheikh Hamdan said he was sad that the age of the elephant is 64.

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