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 and youngest Arab to summit Mount Everest
30th person in history to complete the Explorers Grand Slam (Seven Summits + both Poles)
First Egyptian to complete the Seven Summits — the highest mountains on each continent
Made three first ascents in Antarctica, naming the peaks Samra, Marwa, and Teela
First Egyptian to ski to both the North and South Poles
Only Arab to win a global space competition, selected from over 2 million applicants worldwide
Awards & Honors
His accomplishments have been acknowledged with numerous national and international recognitions, including:
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World Travel Market, London
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Esquire Middle East
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Arabian Business
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Inc. Magazine
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for Marwa Fayed’s Toy Run
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Tourism Category
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Business & Economics Faculty Award
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Young Alumni Achievement Award
Ambassadorships
& Appointments
Omar serves or has served as:
• Goodwill Ambassador, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
• Former Ambassador, United Nations Development Program (UNDP)
• Honorary Ambassador to Nepal, for his contribution to tourism and mountaineering
• Advisory Board Member, Equality Now
• Vice Commander, Lunares III Analogue Moon Mission
• Member, Bain Advisory Network (Sustainable Tourism Expert)
