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An Emirati Explorer Takes A Tour Around Antarctica

The First Emirati Explorer to Take an Expedition To Antarctica

The Emirati explorer Ibrahim Sharif Al Hashemi participated in an aviation expedition that completed the first circular flight around Antarctica.
This flight was done by two helicopters.

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The First Emirati Explorer to Take an Expedition To AntarcticaWho is Frederik Paulsen ?

It is an unprecedented achievement, which took place between December 4, 2024, and January 17, 2025.
Making Al Hashemi the first Emirati explorer to participate in such a historic journey.

The expedition departed from and returned to Union Glacier.
It covered a distance of 19,050 kilometers in a journey that lasted more than a month.

Mentioning that it was the result of seven years of meticulous planning to overcome the logistical challenges and harsh weather conditions.

The explorer Frederik Paulsen led the expedition that explored remote regions of the icy continent.
It also witnessed breathtaking landscapes including giant icebergs and frozen rivers amidst freezing temperatures and strong winds.

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Who is Frederik Paulsen ?

Frederik Paulsen is a renowned explorer, businessman, and philanthropist.
Here are some key facts about him:

Business Background: He is Chairman Emeritus of Ferring Pharmaceuticals, a global biopharmaceutical company.

Exploration Accomplishments:

  • He is known for his ambitious polar expeditions.
  • He achieved the distinction of being the first person to stand on all eight poles (geographic, magnetic, geomagnetic, and inaccessibility).
  • He led the Antarctic Circumnavigation Expedition, a major scientific research project.

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Philanthropy: Paulsen is a significant philanthropist, supporting various causes in the fields of science, art, and culture.
He has made substantial contributions to organizations like Salk Institute, the Museum Kunst der Westküste, and the South Georgia Heritage Trust.

The Emirati explorer Ibrahim Sharif Al Hashemi accomplishment is a significant milestone in the field of aviation exploration.
It is enhancing the participation of Emiratis in global exploration missions.
It also confirms the feasibility of conducting long-range flights in the harshest natural environments on Earth.

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