Fahad Abdulrahman Badar

Mountain Climber

Birth Year 1979

Birthplace Qatar

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About

Qatari mountaineer and adventurer who is the first Arab man to double summit Mount Everest and Lhotse in a single expedition. He has a popular Instagram account fahad917, which has garnered 100,000 followers. On his Instagram, he has documented his extensive mountaineering career.

Before Fame

He obtained his bachelor's degree in Banking & Finance from Bangor University. He subsequently received his Master of Business Administration degree from Durham University. 

Trivia

He has been a volunteer for both Qatar Cancer Society and Qatar Red Crescent Society. He has also been a board member of the National Bank of Oman. He has also spoken about the challenges he faced after losing his fingers to severe frostbite during a 2021 expedition. Many of his photos and videos have featured him giving public talks that promote messages of resilience and determination.

Family Life

He was born in Qatar. 

Associated With

In February 2023, he posted an Instagram slideshow that featured a picture of him alongside decorated runner Mo Farah