Then on May 18 this year , she stepped into the history books by becoming the first Saudi woman to climb to the summit of Mount Everest . Princess Moharrak , 27 , is the first Saudi woman to conquer Everest . She is also the youngest woman to reach the top of the world . Saudi Arabia only officially allowed sport to be played in private girls ' schools in May . Moharrak 's first challenge was convincing her conservative parents to participate .
Princess Moharrak , 27 , is the first Saudi woman to conquer Everest . She is also the youngest woman to reach the top of the world . Saudi Arabia only officially allowed sport to be played in private girls ' schools in May . Moharrak 's first challenge was convincing her conservative parents to participate .