Despite that, the 5,400m peak where UAE and Australian flags were displayed was still higher than the 5,364m Everest base camp. Photo: Shadi Joweihan
Shadi Joweihan, a Dubai resident for the past 28 years, was forced to call in helicopter rescue as the conditions worsened. Photo: Shadi Joweihan
The two-week expedition that left Dubai for the Himalayas on December 14 ended prematurely amid treacherous climbing conditions. Photo: Shadi Joweihan
Mr Joweihan has had two open heart surgeries but will climb two other peaks in the Himalayas next week to show the importance of getting checked out. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Mr Joweihan hopes his story will encourage more people to get checked for hidden heart conditions. Photo: Shadi Joweihan
Despite that, the 5,400m peak where UAE and Australian flags were displayed was still higher than the 5,364m Everest base camp. Photo: Shadi Joweihan
Shadi Joweihan, a Dubai resident for the past 28 years, was forced to call in helicopter rescue as the conditions worsened. Photo: Shadi Joweihan
The two-week expedition that left Dubai for the Himalayas on December 14 ended prematurely amid treacherous climbing conditions. Photo: Shadi Joweihan
Mr Joweihan has had two open heart surgeries but will climb two other peaks in the Himalayas next week to show the importance of getting checked out. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Mr Joweihan hopes his story will encourage more people to get checked for hidden heart conditions. Photo: Shadi Joweihan
Despite that, the 5,400m peak where UAE and Australian flags were displayed was still higher than the 5,364m Everest base camp. Photo: Shadi Joweihan
