Qatari Princess
Qatari mountaineer and member of the royal family, Sheikha Asma Al Thani, has etched her name into history by successfully summiting Nanga Parbat—Pakistan’s formidable 8,126-metre mountain often referred to as the “Killer Mountain.”
With this achievement, Sheikha Asma becomes the first woman from Qatar to conquer the ninth-highest peak in the world, a feat that has long challenged even the most seasoned mountaineers due to its notoriously treacherous conditions.
Facing fierce snowstorms, sub-zero temperatures, and hazardous terrain, Sheikha Asma demonstrated exceptional endurance, skill, and resilience to reach the summit.
Upon conquering the peak, she proudly raised the national flag of Qatar, marking not only a historic moment for her country but also a powerful symbol of women’s strength and determination in a traditionally male-dominated sport.
This landmark climb is Sheikha Asma’s ninth successful ascent in her ongoing mission to summit all 14 of the world’s highest mountains — each of which stands above 8,000 metres.
Her mountaineering journey has already taken her across continents and extreme environments, and with each peak, she continues to push boundaries and inspire a new generation of adventurers, particularly women and girls across the Middle East and beyond.
Known for its sheer vertical rise and unpredictable weather, Nanga Parbat has claimed the lives of dozens of climbers over the decades, earning its grim nickname.
That Sheikha Asma has now added this mountain to her growing list of achievements highlights her exceptional capabilities and fearless spirit.
Her accomplishment is being widely celebrated not just in Qatar, but by mountaineering communities and gender equality advocates around the world.
Sheikha Asma’s success is being hailed as a symbol of women’s empowerment, showing that with determination and courage, no summit is beyond reach.
As she continues her quest to join the elite group of climbers who have conquered all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks, Sheikha Asma Al Thani stands as a beacon of ambition, perseverance, and national pride.
