Saudi Mariam Hamed Fardous To be the First Arab Female to Ever Dive in The North Pole!

By Salma Maher

Mariam Hamed Fardous is now in the Guinness Book of Records for being the first Arab woman to dive into the North Pole, making her the third woman internationally.

د. مريم فردوس @drmariamfardous أول عربية تتحدى الجليد وتغوص في القطب الشمالي

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— العربية السعودية (@AlArabiya_KSA) September 4, 2018

Fardous has a Bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery, as well as a Master’s degree in Epidemiology with high honors. Still, her work in medicine hasn’t stopped her from pursuing her passion for diving.

The Saudi doctor is now preparing for her next adventure; diving into the South Pole, making her the first Woman to dive in both Poles.

WE SAID THIS: Arabs really are on a roll!