VOICED: Adventurer blazes record path through Egypt desert

The Great Sand Sea, spanning 600 km along the Egyptian-Libyan border, was crossed by adventurer Hisham Nissim and his co-driver in a record-setting 5.5 hours. Despite facing a storm, they averaged 140 km/h, surpassing typical speeds. This achievement, recognized by the Book of Records, comes at a time when Egyptian tourism is seeking new attractions due to a decline in visitor numbers. Currently, only 20,000 tourists visit the Great Sand Sea annually, requiring special permits and significant expenses.

What challenges did Hisham Nissim mention that could affect his crossing time?

What impact does the record-setting trip have on Egyptian tourism?