So what other Arab achievements are in the 2023 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records?

Dareen Barbar, a Lebanese athlete who lost her leg at the age of 15, is featured in the book for achieving the Longest Samson's chair/static wall sit (female). Making record breaking accessible to everyone, Guinness World Records works alongside specialists in order to embrace the new Impairment Initiative by creating a range of categories for people with impairments. People from all walks of life continue to be fascinated by extremes, and we've received claims from across the planet - indeed, even from space!” Over 40,000 applicants worldwide submitted their achievements this past year as they showcased their talents in order to get a spot in the Guinness Book Of World Records, as stated by Editor in Chief, Craig Glenday, 'We've sifted through nearly 40,000 record applications over the past year to bring you Guinness World Records 2023. According to a released statement, “this is enough printed to blanket 18 football pitches or 11 Trafalgar Squares.” 50 records from the Arab World have been featured in the new edition that is now distributed in 1.8m copies worldwide. The new 2023 edition reveals the latest and greatest Guinness World Records achievements on Earth and in space, with top grade photography and graphics, plus special features to bring this year’s astonishing records to life. The global authority on record-breaking events and achievements recently announced it’s 2023 edition which features 50 records from the Arab world alone.

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