Sheikh Mohammed Praises Egypt's Extensive Involvement In Arab Reading Challenge

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has praised Egypt's substantial involvement in the eighth edition of the Arab Reading Challenge, which saw participation from over 18 million students.

"Beloved Egypt participated with more than 18 million students from over 28,000 schools in the Arab Reading Challenge," stated Sheikh Mohammed. "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."

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, in collaboration with Egypt's Ministry of Education, organised a grand ceremony in Cairo to honour the champions of the eighth edition of the Arab Reading Challenge. This event witnessed an exceptional Egyptian presence with 18,657,721 students participating from both the Ministry of Education and Al-Azhar Al-Sharif. More than 28,000 schools took part in this challenge.

Vision for Knowledge Investment

Mohamed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Secretary General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, highlighted that the Arab Reading Challenge reflects Sheikh Mohammed's vision of prioritising investment in the knowledge sector. The initiative aims to encourage new Arab generations to read and explore various cultures and customs worldwide.

Sheikh Mohammed concluded his remarks by expressing his anticipation for honouring top achievers from Egypt alongside their peers from other Arab countries in Dubai. "May God bless Egypt... May God bless its leadership and people," he added.

With inputs from WAM