Dubai Police Women Officers pull a Boeing Plane. Set a new World Record : UAE, November 2018

Heaviest aircraft pulled over 100 m by a team (female).

A team of 77 female officers of Dubai police established a world record by pulling a Boeing 777-300ER weighing 168.801 tonnes (168,801 kg/372,142 lb) over 100 meters distance.

Dubai Police entered the Guinness Book of World Records thanks to the feat of 77 of its officers, exclusively females, who dragged an Emirates plane .

A feat for a great cause

The aircraft, a Boeing 777 of 74 meter-long and 240 tons, was pulled with one rope attached to its undercarriage. The exploit was part of Dubai Fitness Challenge, a wonder event that aims to encourage residents to exercise more.

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pix : www.guinnessworldrecords.com

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

World Record Winner of ‘Marathon des Sables’ – Lahcen Ahansal

Lahcen Ahansal . Athlete. Long distance runner.

He has the world record for most wins by an individual – 10 wins. The first in 1997 and then 9 of them consequtively 1999 upto 2007

Marathon des Sables is considered to be the toughest running race in the world. It is a six-day ultradistance event that covers 254 km across the Sahara Desert in Morocco.

Lahcen Ahansal is also an organiser to trekking in Southern Morocco and the ‘Zagora Marathon’.

Other Events:

  • 2010: Winner of the Al Andalus Ultimate trail 
  • 2006: Winner of the Ultra Marathon of Belgium (100  km )
  • 2006: 2 nd  place in the Beaujolais Marathon (team winner)
  • 2006: 3 th  place at the Ultra Marathon Verbier , Switzerland
  • 2002: 2 nd  place in the 100 km of Biel , Switzerland
  • 2001: Winner of the Swiss Alpine Marathon ( Davos , Switzerland)
  • 1999: Winner of the Défi Val-de-Travers , Switzerland (74  km , 2952D +)
  • 1998: Winner of the Super Marathon des Gorges du Verdon , France
  • 1998: Winner of the Austrian Ultra Marathon
  • 1995: 3 rd in the Moroccan Super Marathon (contested in the Atlas Mountains)

– A Book by Belgian journalist Marie-Pierre Fosny ‘Marathonien des Sables – Lahcen Ahansal, Nomadic Child and Desert Star’

pix: moroccansoftheworld.com

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Morocco

World’s 5th Largest Lake Island – Ukerewe Island : Tanzania

Ukerewe Island in Tanzania is the largest Island in Lake Victoria.

It is also the Largest Lake Island in Africa.

It is also the 5th Largest Lake Island in the World with an area of 530 km2 (200 sq ml).

pix : safarijunkie.com

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Tanzania

World’s Tallest Indoor Artificial Climbing Wall – Abu Dhabi, UAE : August 2020

The World’s tallest indoor artificial climbing wall is at a staggering 42.16 m (138 ft).

It is one of 2 world records of CLYMB Abu Dhabi, a sports and leisure attraction on Yas Island.

The other record is of the ‘World’s Biggest Indoor Skydiving Flight Chamber/ Wind Tunnel).

CLYMB Abu Dhabi is awarded for both by Guinness World Records.

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Climber Sasha DiGiulian scales the world’s tallest indoor climbing wall at Clymb Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National / pix: thenational.ae

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)

World’s Biggest Indoor Skydiving Flight Chamber : Abu Dhabi, UAE : August 2020

World record breaking 32 ft (10 m) in diameter and height of 104 ft making it the world’s largest indoor skydiving wind tunnel.

It is one of 2 world records of CLYMB Abu Dhabi, a sports and leisure attraction on Yas Island.

The other record is of the ‘World’s Tallest Artificial Climbing Wall’

CLYMB Abu Dhabi is awarded for both by Guinness World Records.

CLYMB Abu Dhabi is awarded for both by Guinness World Records. / pix: drifttravel.com

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E)

Egypt – World’s Largest Exporter of Frozen Strawberries : 2019

Egypt was the world’s number one exporter of frozen strawberries in 2019, according to a report by the United Nations’ (UN) World Trade Center. 

The Egyptian Food Export Council revealed that Egyptian exports of frozen strawberries made up 20% of all global exports last year, amounting to about 140,000 tons valued at $165 million

In second place behind Egypt is Poland, who exported 94,000 tons of frozen strawberries in 2019. Mexico came in third with 84,000 tons, with Morocco coming in fourth place with 73,000 tons, and in fifth place was China with 48,000 tons.

pix: nilefm.com

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Egypt

World’s First Historic Birth of Arabian Bustard With IVF : Abu Dhabi, UAE : July 2020

Abu Dhabi created a world first record in species conservation , with the birth of the endangered species Arabian Bustard (Ardeotis Arabs) via IVF – artificial insemination.

It was done at the National Avian Research Centre (NARC), Abu Dhabi.

The International Fund for Houbara Conservation(IFHC) Arabian Bustard Breeding Programme, the first of its kind project globally, has successfully bred 42 chicks in captivity.

pix : wam.ae

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Record Holder- Most ‘Hotstepper’ Areej Al Hammadi – Emirati Female Footballer : July 2020

Areej Al Hammadi was awarded the Guinness World Record for the most ‘hotstepper’ football control tricks (86) completed in one minute, breaking the previous world record of 56 held in the UK.

Areej Al Hammadi is a footballer and a member of the UAE National Team since 2015.

She is also the Creative Project Manager at Expo 2020 Dubai.

pix : dubaiprnetwork.com

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

World’s Longest Straight Road – 240 Km – Highway 10 : Saudi Arabia

Highway 10 is the longest dead straight road on earth, covering 140 miles (240Km) in one stretch according to Guinness.

It links Haradh (Highway 75) to Al Batha and is a total desert land.

Bonus Record:

Highway 85 – Saudi Arabia . Not a straight road. From Jubail on the coast to Turaif on the border of Jordan. The Highway is 693 miles long and takes about 9 hours to drive in one go.

Saudi Arabia’s Highway 10. (Agraam)
/ pix: arabnews.com

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Saudi Arabia

World’s Longest Sea-Swim Duration – Nejib Belhedi – Tunisia 2018

Nejib Belhedi’s registration in Guinness Book of Records is the first in Tunisian sports history.

-First Marathon Swimmer in Tunisia and first who swam Kerkennah – June 1991

-English Channel (England to France) on September 15–16, 1993 in 16 hours 35 minutes. First and only Tunisian who accomplished the English Channel, the Channel Swimming Association created a trophy in the name of Belhedi : Belhedi Trophy for the Channel Swim

-Nejib Belhedi accomplished 1400 km along the total coast of Tunisia during 2011-2012 all seasons

-Title of the World Performance of the year 2011 for his marathon 1400 K Swim Across Tunisia, honored on RMS Queen Mary, California, Los Angeles on 22 Sept 2012.

-Title of the World of Man of the Year 2016 for his Iron Swim and Ouma for kids realizations, honored on Bizerta Resort Bierta Tunisia by WOWSA on 12 September 2017

-Swam between the Diomede Islands in a time of 39 minutes, covering 4 km in 2 °C and making the circuit from Russia to USA in a way different from that swum by Lynne Cox (Aug 17, 2013)

-120 km Swim No Stop (Tunisia- Gulf of Gabes) from the Southern Salin Basin in Thyna-Sfax, through the middle of Boughrara Gulf to Jilj Island in 76 hours 30 minutes at the age of 66. (Sept 15-18, 2018) Longest solo swim in sea by the World Open Water Swimming Association

– Nejib Belhedi was awarded National Defence Shield by the Minister of National Defence of Tunisia for his successful 120 km Swim Sfax- Djerba (Oct 2018)

-Nejib Belhedi was identified as the title holder of the winner of the longest solo swim in sea in history by WOWSA in Olympic Club – San Francisco (Nov 10th, 2018)

-Iron Swim accomplishments:  Several

– Won Poseidon Iron Swim Trophy as the World unbeatable Pananrmal Iron Swimmer on 19 November 2015 in El Kantaoui Port

– Nejib Belhedi completed the longest Marthon Swimming duration in SEA 76 Hours 30 min, Solo, No Stop , No assisted from South of Sfax city ( Thyna) to Behind Djerba Island ( Jlij Island – Boughrara Lake), 120 Km, on 15 – 18 September 2018? under the regulation of The World Open Water Swimming Association ( WOWSA)

-Nejib Belhedi entered in Guinness Book on 5 October 2019 at Redondo Beach ( Los Angeles), Ocean first event organized by WOWSA – as Word Record Holder the longest swimming in open sea under World Open Water Swimming regulation for 76 Hr30 min on 15- 18 September 2018 . This Guinness book registration of Nejib Belhedi is the first in the history of the Sport of Tunisia.

image : carthagemagazine.com

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Tunisia