Suzanne Al Houby
First Arab & Palestinian Woman to summit Everest and the 7 summits
NationalityPalestinian
Known forMountaineering, exploring, humanitarian
Websitewww.rahhalah.com

Suzanne Al Houby, a Palestinian mountain climber, was the first Arab woman to climb Mount Everest on May 21, 2011, and the seven Summits.[1][2][3][4]

Previously, she was also the first Arab woman to climb many other mountains: Mont Blanc, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Vinson, Denali, Carstensz Pyramid and many others.[5][6]

Originally, Suzanne's family comes from Jaffa, Palestine, she got her higher education in the United States and lived most of her life in the United Arab Emirates.[7] She is the founder and CEO of the adventure travel company Rahhalah.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Shah, Kavi (29 May 2011). "Suzanne al-Houby becomes first Arab woman to scale Mount Everest and the seven summits". Metro. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  2. ↑ "First Arab woman to summit Mount Everest shares her inspiring story with AUS alumni". American University of Sharjah. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  3. ↑ AFP (29 May 2011). "UAE-based mother becomes 'first Arab woman to climb Everest'". The National. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  4. ↑ Basiony, Habiba (3 November 2011). "Arab Mountaineer Suzanne Al Houby Breaks Barriers". Gulf News. Retrieved 20 April 2012.
  5. ↑ "Palestinian woman is first Arab woman to climb Europe's highest peak". The Daily Star. 27 August 2005.
  6. ↑ "Al-Houby: 1st Arab Woman to Conquer Vinson Summit". WAFA. 31 January 2010.
  7. ↑ "Arab mountaineer Suzanne Al Houby breaks barriers". GulfNews.com. 2011-11-03. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
  8. ↑ "Suzanne Al Houby : First Arab woman to summit Everest on May 21, 2011". Rahhalah.com. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
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