{"id":47132,"date":"2024-12-15T12:55:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T09:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/?p=47132"},"modified":"2024-12-15T12:55:45","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T09:55:45","slug":"saudi-adventurer-embarks-on-epic-trek-across-the-empty-quarter-on-foot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/riyadh\/en\/latest\/saudi-adventurer-embarks-on-epic-trek-across-the-empty-quarter-on-foot\/","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Adventurer Embarks On Epic Trek Across The Empty Quarter On Foot"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saudi adventurer Badr Al-Shaibani is setting out on a bold expedition to cross the Empty Quarter, the world’s largest continuous sand desert<\/h2>\n

Known locally as the Rub Al-Khali, this vast expanse of 650,000 square kilometers stretches across the southern Arabian Peninsula.<\/p>\n

Starting today, he will walk an impressive 600 kilometers from south to northeast, tackling the desert’s challenging terrain with the support of a logistics team. His journey, estimated to take 18 days, begins at the Umm Hadid mining site in the Afif region.<\/p>\n

This adventure isn’t just about physical endurance<\/h2>\n

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Badr aims to highlight the ecological importance of the Empty Quarter while documenting its unique natural and cultural landmarks. His trek also aligns with Vision 2030\u2019s goals of promoting sustainable and culturally rich tourism, spotlighting Saudi Arabia\u2019s deserts as captivating global destinations.<\/p>\n

He hopes his journey will inspire young Saudis to embrace adventure and explore their potential by stepping out of their comfort zones. Reflecting on his excitement, he shared: \u201cThis is a special challenge because it\u2019s in Saudi Arabia, and it\u2019s a chance to show the beauty and significance of our desert.\u201d<\/p>\n

No stranger to ambitious feats, Badr has previously conquered the Seven Summits, trekked to the South Pole, and retraced the Prophet\u2019s migration route<\/h2>\n
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