Awards & Recognition
Over the years, Omar’s journey has been recognized for its spirit of exploration, resilience, and purpose. These honors mark milestones on a path defined less by achievement and more by meaning, a lifelong pursuit of what lies beyond fear, and within ourselves.
World Firsts & Records
First Egyptian to summit Mount Everest
First Egyptian to complete the Seven Summits — climbing the highest mountain on each continent
First Egyptian and 30th person in history to complete the Explorers Grand Slam (climbing the Seven Summits + skiing to both Poles)
Made three first ascents in Antarctica, naming the peaks Mount Samra, Mount Marwa, and Mount Teela
Selected to go to space in a global competition among two million applicants worldwide
First Egyptian to ski to both the North and South Poles
Awards & Honors
National Achievement Award, presented by the President of Egypt
National Awards from Egypt’s Ministry of Sports, Ministry of Defense, and Ministry of Youth
Global Tourism Award, World Travel Market, London
Man At His Best – Humanitarian of the Year, Esquire Middle East
Top 40 Most Powerful Arabs Under 40, Arabian Business
50 Most Powerful Arabs in Business, Inc. Magazine
MBC Hope Humanitarian Project of the Year, for Marwa Fayed’s Toy Run
Arab Social Media Influencer of the Year, Tourism Category
AUC Alumni of the Year, Business & Economics Faculty Award
AUC Board of Trustess, Young Alumni Achievement Award
