Emirati explorer leads first-ever helicopters' circular flight around Antarctica.

Emirati explorer Ibrahim Sharaf Al Hashemi took part in a pioneering air mission, leading the first circular flight around Antarctica with two helicopters. The expedition, from December 4, 2024, to January 17, 2025, covered 19,050 kilometers, starting and ending at Union Glacier Camp. This journey through extreme weather conditions highlights the UAE's increasing role in global exploration missions.

2 months ago
3 Articles