WAM
18 Aug 2025, 15:27 GMT+10
ABU DHABI, 18th August, 2025 (WAM) - Emirati adventurer Rashid Ghanem Al Shamsi has raised the UAE flag atop Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak at 5,642 metres above sea level, following a challenging journey through snowstorms and strong winds in Russia's Caucasus mountain range.
Al Shamsi achieved this feat despite freezing temperatures and rugged terrain, demonstrating exceptional endurance and determination.
Following the raising of the UAE flag, Al Shamsi said, "I dedicate this accomplishment to my country, the UAE, and to everyone who believes that willpower makes the impossible possible." He added that the ascent was not only about reaching a geographic peak, but also about achieving the peak of determination and resolve.
Mount Elbrus, one of the renowned Seven Summits, is recognised as one of the world's most demanding climbs due to its geographical and climatic challenges. Al Shamsi's achievement marks a milestone in Emirati adventure and sends an inspiring message reflecting the spirit of UAE youth and their ability to represent their nation on the world's highest peaks.
Get a daily dose of Iran Herald news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Iran Herald.
More InformationBEIJING, China: China's industrial output growth slowed to its weakest pace in eight months in July, while retail sales also lost momentum,...
LONDON, U.K.: For now, America's wealthier consumers appear unfazed by price increases on high-end products, from Birkenstock sandals...
NEW DELHI, India: On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day address to call for greater national self-reliance,...
ISSAQUAH, Washington: Costco Wholesale will end sales of the abortion pill mifepristone at all of its more than 500 U.S. pharmacy locations,...
DUBLIN, Ireland: Accenture announced it will acquire Australian cybersecurity provider CyberCX, which it says will be its largest-ever...
HANOI, Vietnam: Communist Party chief To Lam declared the start of a new era of development at the party's central school late last...
DUBLIN, Ireland: Former president Mary Robinson has voiced shock and outrage over what she described as mass starvation in Gaza. ...
TEL AVIV, Israel - The Associated Press is reporting that Israel is in talks with South Sudan about relocating much of the Gazan population...
ABU DHABI, 18th August, 2025 (WAM) - Emirati adventurer Rashid Ghanem Al Shamsi has raised the UAE flag atop Mount Elbrus, Europe's...
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 18 (ANI): Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy opened up on his comeback to white-ball set-up, saying...
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 18 (ANI): Israeli forces on Monday said they have eliminated an armed terrorist cell in the 'Old Cemetery'...
BANGUI, 18th August, 2025 (WAM) -- UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a Resources Investment Company, has officially broken ground...
