Moharrak , 27 , is the first Saudi woman to conquer Everest . She is also the youngest Arab to reach the top of the world . The 27-year-old graphic designer is from Saudi Arabia , an ultra-orthodox country which only officially allowed sport to be played in private girls ' schools in May . Dubai only officially allowed sport to be played in private girls ' schools in May . Raha Moharrak 's first challenge was convincing her conservative father to agree .
Moharrak , 27 , is the first Saudi woman to conquer Everest . She is also the youngest Arab to reach the top of the world . Dubai only officially allowed sport to be played in private girls ' schools in May . Raha Moharrak 's first challenge was convincing her conservative father to agree .