Doha: Safrina Latheef, a Qatari expat originally from Kannur, has made history by becoming the first Malayali woman to conquer Mount Everest. She achieved this feat after a challenging 20-hour climb to the 8,848-meter summit. On Sunday, May 18th, at 10:25 am Nepal time, after a month-long expedition, Safrina etched her name in history. This accomplishment also makes her the first Indian expat woman in Qatar and the first woman from Kerala to summit Everest.
Safrina has lived in Doha with her husband, Dr. Shamil Mustafa, and daughter Minha since 2001. Her husband works as a surgeon at Hamad Medical Corporation.
Safrina embarked on her Everest expedition with Elite Exped. After successfully completing the mission and safely descending to Camp 2, she expressed gratitude to her supportive family and friends, as well as Elite Exped for their assistance in reaching the summit.
This expat woman serves as an inspiration to women and girls, particularly in Qatar, demonstrating that with determination, even the world's highest peak can be conquered. Safrina's achievement is a testament to this. She is the daughter of KP Subaida from Vengode and PM Abdul Latheef from Thalassery, Punnol.