In what could be a further testament to the growing culture of women empowerment in Saudi Arabia, a Saudi woman has conquered not only her fears but also the planet's highest mountain, Mount Everest.

On Friday, May 17, Raha Moharrak, a 27-year-old graphic designer from Jeddah and part of a group of Arab mountaineers calling themselves 'Arabs with Attitude,' became the first Saudi woman, also the youngest Arab, to climb Mount Everest.

"I really don't care about being the first," Raha said of her achievement. "So long as it inspires someone else to be the second."

Coming from a family of strong values and traditions, Raha said it took a lot of convincing before her family finally allowed her to climb Mount Everest.

Apart from Raha, the group 'Arabs with Attitude' is composed of three other men representing Qatar, Palestine, and the UAE.

The women's liberation movement is currently on a roll in Saudi Arabia. Effective 2015, women can already vote in Saudi Arabia. In fact, Saudi politics has allowed that 30 per cent of legislative seats be given to the women.

In the sports arena, the country has allowed girls to play sports in private schools. And just last summer, Saudi Arabia has sent its first ever female athletes to the Olympics.

The women's movement in Saudi Arabia is also starting to find its voice when it enabled the publication of its first anti-domestic violence ad.

Read: Signs of Changing Times? Saudi Arabia Publishes 1st Ever Anti-Domestic Violence Advert

Raha's group took the challenge to scale up Mount Everest to be able to raise US$1 million for Nepali Education projects.

"We are all very proud of Raha's achievement but are awaiting for her safe return," Mohammed, Moharrak's brother, told CNN.

Raha and her team is currently scaling back down Mount Everest. They are expected to reach base camp anytime on Monday.