Abu Dhabi cop climbs Mount Kilimanjaro
ABU DHABI — An officer from the Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) has made history by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, and raised the photo of the Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the logo of the Year of Zayed 2018 at the summit.
The mountain in Tanzania is about 4,900 metres from its base and 5,895 metres above sea level.
Lt.-Col Mohammed Al Naqbi from the Criminal Security Sector of the Abu Dhabi Police, who reached the summit of the world’s fifth-highest mountain in just one week, said that his dream is to climb the seven highest summits in the world.
He thanked the Abu Dhabi Police for support and motivation, which enabled him to achieve excellence.
Speaking about how he started this challenging sport, Al Naqbi said that he began mountaineering 10 years ago in the Northern Emirates, which is characterised by its mountainous environment.
Mountaineering, which has become, over recent years, a lifestyle in various parts of the world, is an opportunity to share challenges and experiences.”
Lt.-Col Mohammed Al Naqbi, Criminal Security Sector of the Abu Dhabi Police
A team of support climbers of various nationalities boosted morale and provided psychological support, he stated while stressing that they enabled him to promote the UAE’s heritage and interact with other cultures.
‘’Mountaineering, which has become, over recent years, a lifestyle in various parts of the world, is an opportunity to share challenges and experiences,’’ he added.
The sport gave him the patience, forbearance, endurance and strength to face life’s challenges and make decisions, he added.