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
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First Egyptian and youngest Arab to summit Mount Everest
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First Egyptian to complete the Seven Summits — the highest mountains on each continent
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First Egyptian to ski to both the North and South Poles
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30th person in history to complete the Explorers Grand Slam (Seven Summits + both Poles)
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Made three first ascents in Antarctica, naming the peaks Samra, Marwa, and Teela
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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)
