Asif Hussain

Leading in the desert is one of the most rewarding off-road experiences — blending raw adventure, strategic decision-making, and real-time teamwork in a dynamic and unforgiving environment. In the Leaders Lead – Third & Final Session, you’ll put everything you've learned into action. After mastering convoy management and GPS navigation, this final challenge pushes you to apply your leadership skills in one of the most technical and demanding desert terrains in the UAE. This advanced session is designed to test your capabilities across three critical areas: Mastering Technical Dunes: You'll be leading through intense, no-go-level terrain, where every crest, bowl, and drop demands precise control, route planning, and advanced sand reading skills. This module focuses on driving judgment and maintaining convoy rhythm through the harshest dune structures. Adaptive Leadership Based on Convoy Performance: Learn how to dynamically adjust the drive level in real-time — scaling up when the team is confident and scaling down to ensure safety when needed. This teaches you to interpret convoy synergy, driving skills, and situational readiness without compromising the drive’s flow. Managing Complex Recoveries: You'll face high-risk recovery simulations that test your ability to assess, lead, and execute under pressure. From stuck vehicles in side slopes to near rollovers, you'll learn how to orchestrate safe and efficient solutions using the right tools, communication, and leadership composure. Drive Details Level: Selective Advisors - @ChrisW @Sam Selim & @Andrew John Melvill When: 21 June 2026 Sunday - Third Session Meeting time: 5.30 AM, (Sharp, without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Al Faya Abu Dhabi - https://maps.app.goo.gl/8qvZscBdHJ8xvqtf6 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. Approximate finish time: 9.30 AM Please RSVP on the below calendar:

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Leading in the desert is one of the most rewarding off-road experiences, combining adventure, strategic thinking, and real-time teamwork in a constantly changing environment. In the Leaders Lead – Second Session, you'll deepen your skills with a strong focus on navigation and route management — essential tools for confident and safe leadership. This session will guide you through three focused modules: Navigation Mastery: Understand how to use a GPS device, compass, and natural landmarks for reliable desert orientation. Convoy Leadership: Learn how to scale drive levels with achievable challenges, while keeping the convoy safe and engaged. Emergency Route Planning: Develop skills to plan effective recovery and exit routes for unexpected situations and backtracking. You can choose any device or app (garmin, gaia, mytrail etc) and mark these basic points and you will be required to reach anyone or a few of them: Entry and Exit Mark long range playable dunes Mark pylon tracks Mark as many sabka, flat track or easy exits in case of emergency Mark fencing or restricted area Mark technical dunes P.S. I will personally check each of your devices to verify and help you further. Approximate Area Perimeter Level: Selected Advisors only - @ChrisW @Andrew John Melvill & @Sam Selim When: 14 June 2026, Sunday - Second Session Meeting time: 5.30 AM, (Sharp, without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Sweihan Abu Dhabi - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZPGj8Z1HACU6L15e8 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. Approximate finish time: 9:30 AM

Leading in the desert is one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences — blending adventure, strategic thinking, and teamwork in a dynamic off-road environment. You will be learning the basics of leading in the desert in three different sessions: Leaders Lead – First Session is a structured training session designed for selected Advisors to begin their leadership journey under expert supervision. This program offers a safe, supportive environment to build your leading skills with clarity and You will be guided through three focused learning modules in session 1: Advanced Sand Reading: Learn how to interpret terrain and anticipate challenges Lead Route Planning: Master the fundamentals of designing efficient and safe routes Exit Strategy Planning: Understand how to assess and execute safe exit routes under various conditions This marks the beginning of your journey to becoming a capable and trusted desert leader — where every decision you make influences the safety, flow, and success of the entire drive. Throughout the session, you’ll be equipped with proven techniques, guided by experienced mentors, and supported in every step. The structured environment ensures you can learn the art of leading with clarity, confidence, and complete peace of mind — free from pressure or uncertainty. Level: Selected Advisors only - @ChrisW @Andrew John Melvill & @Sam Selim When: 07 June 2026, Sunday - First Session Meeting time: 5.30 AM, (Sharp, without any exceptions) Meeting Point: Al Faya Abu Dhabi - https://maps.app.goo.gl/8qvZscBdHJ8xvqtf6 Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance. Approximate finish time: 9:30 AM Please RSVP on the below calendar:

Congratulations @Sam Selim well deserved. Wishing you continued success in your new role and grow further.

Congratulations @Andrew John Melvill well deserved. Wishing you continued success in your new role and grow further.

Congratulations @ChrisW — well deserved! Wishing you continued success in your new role.

Congratulations @Ale Vallecchi well deserved! Wishing you continued success in your CREW role.

Congratulations @M.Seidam well deserved! Wishing you continued success in your CREW role.

Thank you so much for this honor. Carnity has been more than just an off-road club to me and it’s truly a family. I am deeply grateful for the trust, support, and friendships I have built along this journey. Being part of this amazing community and now stepping into the Crew role means a lot. I have learned so much from everyone here, and I will continue to give my best to support, mentor and grow together with all of you.

Trip Report We started the week with 7 cars signing, and by the weekend we were down to 3 cars for the drive. Liwa is definitely not a place to attempt the terrain with just three cars. Honestly, if I hadn’t driven before with @Sam Selim and @Beide Worku, I would have called the drive off. I had 100% trust in you both, and that confidence is what made me continue with the drive. A huge thank you to both of you for joining and making this drive possible. We all met on time on Sunday morning at the meeting point. Without making any changes to the planned route, I led the drive through those set of dunes with few breaks in between and we reached our destination Moreeb Hill, by 1 PM. After successfully climbing Moreeb Hill a couple of times, we took a 1 hour break in a shaded area. It was a great time with interesting conversations on topics from around the world. After the break, we began our return backtracking journey parallel to our first half track, and finished the drive right on time at our starting point. It was a wonderful day out in those massive and technical dunes with full of surprises at times. Despite a few refusals and some stuck situations, we managed everything smoothly as a team. At one point, I found myself stuck in a position where only a winch recovery could solve it. There was absolutely no room for recovery vehicle from the front or the back. But @Sam Selim with his Jeep, and @Beide Worku instructing on the radio, executed a fantastic reverse angle rope recovery. It was smooth, controlled, and flawless. Truly impressive teamwork.. Once again, thank you guys for making this drive possible. See you soon… LIWA LIWA!

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