World● Low1h ago · Nov 15, 2026, 1:28 PM
Blind Saudi youth reaches Everest summit in an unprecedented achievement
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Asharq Al-Awsat [ar] · Saudi Arabia · South Asia
The blind Saudi Rashad Naqib succeeded in reaching Everest Base Camp in Nepal, at an altitude of 5364 meters above sea level, accompanied by Saudi explorer Dr. Bader Al-Shaibani.
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