Fahad Abdulrahman Badar

Fahad Badar
Born1979
Doha, Qatar
NationalityQatari
Alma materBangor University (Banking and Finance)
Durham University (MBA)
Occupation(s)Banker,[1] Mountaineer
Known forFirst Qatari to summit Mount Everest and Lhotse in a single expedition
Websitefahadbadar.com

Fahad Abdulrahman Badar (Arabic: فهد عبدالرحمن بادار) (born 1979) is a Qatari banker and mountaineer. He is the first Arab to summit Mount Everest and Lhotse, in a single expedition.[2][3]

Early life

Fahad Badar was born in 1979 in Doha, Qatar. Growing up in a family that valued perseverance and excellence, he exhibited strong academic and athletic inclinations. Inspired by a sense of adventure and determination, Fahad pursued his education in the United Kingdom, earning a bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from Bangor University. He later obtained an MBA from Durham University, specializing in global finance and management. His formative years fostered a drive to excel in high-pressure environments, both in his professional career and personal pursuits.[4][5]

Mountain climbing career

Fahad’s mountaineering journey began in 2018 as an exploration of physical and mental endurance. Despite balancing a demanding career, he trained rigorously, summiting some of the most challenging peaks in the world. His feats are regarded as groundbreaking, especially after overcoming a catastrophic injury during one of his expeditions.

  • Historic Double Summit (23 May 2019): Became the first Arab to summit both Mount Everest (8,848 meters) and Mount Lhotse (8,516 meters) within 24 hours during a single expedition.[7][8]
  • (January 2020) Mount Ama Dablam (6,812 meters), a technical climb in Nepal, known for its steep ridges and iconic status in the Himalayas.Climbing with his friend Omani climber Nadhira Al Harthy. She became the first Arab woman to scale the peak.[10] [11][12]
  • (July 2021) he climbed Broad Peak mountain in Pakistan and during the expedition he lost four fingers to severe frostbite.[6][13] Badar reached the summit of Mount K2 in July 2022.[14][15][16][17][18]

See also

References

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  3. ^ Newspaper, The Peninsula (22 August 2019). "Qatari adventurer conquers one of the most technically challenging mountains". thepeninsulaqatar.com. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Speakers Bureau Fahad Badar". www.allamericanspeakers.com.
  5. ^ "CBQRL Company Profile & Executives - Commercial Bank of Qatar Q.S.C. GDR 144A - Wall Street Journal". www.wsj.com. Retrieved 19 October 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Mountain Climber Shows What Frostbitten Fingers Look Like Before Amputation". Newsweek. 21 October 2021.
  7. ^ "Qatar's Fahad becomes first Arab to scale Everest and Lhotse peaks". Gulf-Times (in Arabic). 28 May 2019.
  8. ^ "Qatari Adventurer Enters History As First Arab to Reach Everest and Lhotse Peaks". www.qna.org.qa.
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  10. ^ Haq, Sana Noor (16 June 2021). "Nadhira Alharthy: Omani climber wants to 'die empty' in her quest to share knowledge". CNN. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  11. ^ "First Arab Winter Expedition in Mt. Ama Dablam". thehimalayantimes.com.
  12. ^ "Qatari adventurer Fahad Badar climbs Ama Dablam summit". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 8 August 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  13. ^ "Climber's frostbitten fingers to be cut off after scaling 8000m peak". www.9news.com.au.
  14. ^ "Nelly Attar, first Arab woman to summit K2". gulfnews.com.
  15. ^ "Qatari mountaineer who lost fingers to frostbite conquers Mt K2". Qatar Tribune. 27 July 2022.
  16. ^ "Qatari mountaineer Fahad Badar peaks K2 battling odds". Gulf Times. 28 July 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  17. ^ "Video Of Mountain Climber's Frostbitten Fingers Before Amputation Goes Viral". News18. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
  18. ^ Life, Jack Beresford Senior; Reporter, Trends (21 October 2021). "Mountain Climber Shows What Frostbitten Fingers Look Like Before Amputation". Newsweek. Retrieved 19 January 2025.