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
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
