Hesham Nessim (Egypt) crossed the Gilf Al-Kebir plateau in 5 hr 7 min, achieving the record from south to north of the plateau between Kamal El-din Hussein Memorial and Wadi Abdul Malek, Egypt, on 9 July 2012

The journey started on 9 July 2012 at 7:05 a.m. and ended at 12:12 p.m., covering a 380 km (236 miles). The vehicle used in the record attempt is Volkswagen Amarok.