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Saudi woman among 64 atop Mt Everest

Sixty-four mountaineers, including 29 foreigners, made a successful ascent of Mt Everest on Saturday. Among them, Raha Moharrak, 25, became the first Saudi woman to summit the mountain. The government officials said that 100 individuals are on the move to … Continue reading

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3-day event planned to mark 60th anniversary of first Everest ascent

The government has decided to organise a three-day event to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee (60th Anniversary) of the first ascent of the Mt Everest. According to government officials, the gala event has been planned from May 27-29. On May 29, … Continue reading

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Qatari royal on charity mission to Everest

Having already scaled the highest peaks on six continents, a member of Qatar i ruling family is here to conquer the final frontier: Mt Everest, the world’s highest peak this May. Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdullah al-Thani also has another mission: to raise … Continue reading

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