Riyadh \u2014<\/p>\n
Saudi entrepreneur and explorer Dr. Badr Al-Shibani has been elected as an international member of The Explorers Club, marking a milestone that reflects the growing presence of Saudi explorers on the global stage.<\/p>\n
Founded in New York in 1904, The Explorers Club is one of the world\u2019s most prestigious institutions dedicated to exploration and field research. Its members include leading scientists, explorers, and astronauts who have contributed to expanding humanity\u2019s understanding of Earth and beyond.<\/p>\n
Al-Shibani\u2019s membership comes as the culmination of years of exploration across some of the world\u2019s most extreme environments. He successfully completed the \u201cSeven Summits\u201d challenge, climbing the highest peak on each continent, including Mount Everest\u2014the highest point on Earth\u2014alongside expeditions in diverse terrains ranging from high-altitude mountains to polar and geological environments, including caves and active volcanoes.<\/p>\n
His journeys also include crossing the Rub\u2019 al Khali (Empty Quarter) desert on foot\u2014one of the largest continuous sand deserts in the world\u2014as well as undertaking a polar expedition on foot in Antarctica, one of the harshest environments on the planet, where he documented the environmental and human challenges of such conditions.<\/p>\n
In addition to his field expeditions, Al-Shibani is actively producing documentary films inspired by his journeys, aiming to transform exploration experiences into educational visual narratives that promote environmental awareness and a culture of discovery.<\/p>\n
Commenting on his acceptance, Al-Shibani described the milestone as a significant step in his journey, noting that exploration today is no longer limited to discovering places, but has evolved into understanding humanity and its relationship with the environment.<\/p>\n
His membership comes at a time when Saudi Arabia is increasingly investing in eco-tourism and adventure experiences, in alignment with the goals of Vision 2030.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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