Dubai:His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, crowned Mayar Mohammed Ragab Othman from Egypt as the champion of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge. The ceremony was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event also celebrated winners in categories such as 'Outstanding Supervisor,' 'Best School,' 'Community Champion,' and 'People of Determination Champion,' alongside country-level winners in the competition. This year marked the largest participation in the Challenge's history, with over 40 million students from 60 countries.
The initiative, organized by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, awarded AED11 million annually to winners, with over AED110 million distributed across ten editions. The Challenge aims to foster a culturally conscious generation, emphasizing education as a transformative force in a changing world.
Mayar Othman received AED500,000 for her victory, with other top participants also receiving substantial prizes. The Challenge's commitment to promoting reading and knowledge among young Arabs continues to inspire new records and achievements across the region.