Shiekha Asma Al Thani: The first Qatari to go to the North Pole!

Women in action highlighting the need for change!!!

A record-making expedition of personal, national and global "firsts”.

Several team members will be the first person from their nation to ski to the North Pole.

Shk Asma Al Thani the first Qatari to go to the North Pole!

So Why does Shk Asma Al Thani want to go to the North Pole?

A: I strongly believe that anything is possible if you set your mind to it, and I hope this expedition will inspire people from around the world to achieve their dreams. We should never stop challenging ourselves.

I’m excited for this chance to take on a new challenge and in the process, contribute to causes I believe in furthermore, the Arctic is an environment that needs protection from a global community.

In the wake of the Paris Agreement, Euro-Arabian cooperation has never been more vital to climate issues.

The world faces global problems that can only be solved by global cooperation.

In April 2017, a unique team of women from across Europe and the Arabian Peninsula will ski together to the top of the world.

Backbreaking effort and desperate cold await the expedition on their 100km journey across the shifting pack ice of the Arctic Ocean to 90°North, the North Geographic Pole.

By overcoming this adversity as a team, the expedition aims to demonstrate the importance of greater intercultural understanding and exchange, while at the same time highlighting the capability of women.

The women will return to their home countries as role models to inspire others to reach beyond the expectation of others and be true global citizens.

13 women, 12 countries

Felicity Aston, 38 - UK – Expedition Leader

Stephanie Solomonides, 32 - Cyprus- Team Manager

Anisa Al Raissi, 32 - Oman -Outward Bound Instructor

Asma Al Thani, 27 -  Qatar -Marketing & Communications Director

Birgit Lutz, 41 - Germany – Journalist and Arctic Specialist

Ida Olsson, 32 - Sweden - Kayak and outdoor guide

Lamees Nijem, 26 - Kuwait -Designer

Lara Al Masri, 46 - Jordan - Educator

Mariam Hamidaddin - 30, Saudi Arabia - Community entrepreneur

Maryam Al Ansari, 28 - United Arab Emirates - Student

Misba Khan, 47 - UK – Finance Officer

Natasa Briski, 42 - Slovenia -Journalist

Susan Gallon, 35 - France - Scientist

Shk Asma Al Thani, the first Qatari to go to the North Pole …

BUILDING A GREAT LEADERSHIP WITH STRENGTHS!!!

A recognized brand builder, transformational leader, and creative problem solver with a track record of success across a range of industries including sports and entertainment and mobile telecom. In spite of her success, she believes that one can still learn from everyone.

This continuous learning mindset makes her an approachable, warm and friendly person, always willing to learn and assist whoever seeks her help.

A serious individual who wishes to inspire those around her to be better than who they think they are, Sheikha Asma provokes an individual’s thought processes and pushes them towards taking more personal responsibility !

Engaging the World Sheikha Asma believes that education is the corner stone towards improving human development and well-being.

An adventurer at heart, Sheikha Asma was among the 1st group of Qatari women to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in October 2014 in a charitable endeavour to raise some QAR2 million funds to build schools for Gaza.

This Expedition will resonate with a global audience and already has thousands of dedicated supporters following the progress of the team via social media.

Thanks to the innovative use of interactive technology, the public are no longer just observers but actively share the experience in real time:

• Daily podcasts recorded on the ice

• Regular updates on Twitter and Facebook

• Interactive map on the expedition website

• Live satellite phone calls and lectures from the tent

Be a part of my journey and follow me on:

@atalthani (instagram)

By: Zarina Rajah