Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Commends Egypt’s Participation in the Arab Reading Challenge
Dubai, The Gulf Observer: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has lauded Egypt’s substantial involvement in the eighth edition of the Arab Reading Challenge, with more than 18 million students participating.
“Beloved Egypt participated with more than 18 million students from over 28,000 schools in the Arab Reading Challenge,” Sheikh Mohammed remarked. “Our sincere greetings to Egypt’s students… Our greetings to Egypt, the land of culture, Arabism, knowledge, and literature. Our appreciation to the Ministry of Education and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif in Egypt for their significant role in the success and achievement of this massive Arab reading activity. We look forward to honouring the top achievers from the Arab Republic of Egypt alongside their peers from other Arab world countries in Dubai. May God bless Egypt… May God bless its leadership and people.”
In recognition of this remarkable participation, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, in cooperation with Egypt’s Ministry of Education, organized a grand ceremony in Cairo to honor the champions of the eighth edition of the Arab Reading Challenge. This year witnessed an unprecedented Egyptian presence, with 18,657,721 students from both the Ministry of Education and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif taking part, representing over 28,000 schools.
Mohamed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Secretary General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, highlighted the importance of the Arab Reading Challenge. He stated, “The Arab Reading Challenge embodies the visions of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in prioritizing investment in the knowledge sector and encouraging new Arab generations to read and explore the cultures and customs of the world’s peoples.”
The Arab Reading Challenge continues to foster a culture of reading among young Arabs, promoting intellectual growth and cultural exchange. The initiative, which attracts millions of students across the Arab world, aims to cultivate a passion for knowledge and literature, ensuring that future generations are well-equipped to contribute to their societies and the world at large.
