Kuwin Secures Top Four Positions in Debut Appearance at Dubai Arabic Reading Challenge
Kuwait achieves milestone in its first participation in the Dubai Arabic Reading Challenge
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
Kuwait recorded an impressive presence and exceptional achievements in the tenth season of the Arabic Reading Challenge held in Dubai, securing four top positions across the Arab world in its first participation, which included all categories of the competition in a single season.
Abdullah Al-Barak, the General Coordinator of the Arabic Reading Challenge in Kuwait, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that Kuwait ranked second in the category of Outstanding Supervisors, with teacher Badour Al-Asqa among more than 162,000 supervisors, and third in the category of Outstanding School, with Al-Yarmouk Girls’ Secondary School. Additionally, student Abdullah Al-Mutairi ranked fourth in the category for Students with Special Needs, while student Nour Al-Kandri placed among the top ten in the category of Outstanding Student.
Al-Barak added that this achievement is well-deserved and comes as a result of the encouragement provided by Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaei, who was keen on elevating Kuwait’s name and ensuring a distinguished participation, reflecting the country’s status and prominent presence at this major Arab forum.
He noted that the Minister of Education contacted the Outstanding Supervisor to congratulate her on this achievement, commended the Outstanding School, and urged it to continue its efforts to serve Kuwaiti students. He also congratulated Nour Al-Kandri and Abdullah Al-Mutairi on their distinguished presence at the largest Arab reading forum.
Al-Barak clarified that this is the first achievement of its kind for Kuwait, as it competed for the first time in a single season across all categories and secured top positions, reflecting the development of the reading movement in the country and the Ministry of Education’s commitment to nurturing talented and outstanding students in this field.
The Arabic Reading Challenge is the largest Arab initiative overseen by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, aiming to stimulate reading activity in the Arab world and instill a love of reading in students.
The tenth edition is distinguished by special celebrations, particularly as it coincides with the tenth anniversary of the launch of the challenge, which has seen participation from dozens of Arab countries involving millions of students, providing Kuwait with the opportunity to compete in all tracks and achieve top positions.
