Minister of Education Receives Winners of the 10th Season (2026) of the Arabic Reading Challenge

Kuwait’s Minister of Education, Sayyid Jalal al-Tabataba’i, received today, Sunday, the winners of the tenth season (2026) of the Arabic Reading Challenge, alongside supervisors and schools that achieved high rankings in the competition, in recognition of their distinguished accomplishments that reflect the excellence of Kuwait’s educational environment.

In a press statement, the Ministry of Education said that Minister al-Tabataba’i congratulated the winners on their outstanding achievements, praising their passion for reading, their commitment to knowledge, and their eagerness to stay informed. He noted that these results are a source of pride for the Ministry of Education and reflect the efforts made to develop students’ skills and hone their scientific and cultural capabilities.

He emphasized that the Ministry places great importance on cultural and educational initiatives, foremost among them the Arabic Reading Challenge, due to its active role in instilling a love of reading among youth, broadening their horizons, and developing their thinking, analysis, and expression skills. He added that investing in building a conscious and educated individual is one of the fundamental pillars for developing the educational system.

He further stated that the high rankings achieved by Kuwaiti students across the Arab world reflect their exceptional abilities and potential, as well as the significant efforts made by teachers, supervisors, and school administrations in nurturing students’ talents, encouraging their participation and competition, and helping them achieve success.

He noted that the Ministry continues to support outstanding students and provide an educational environment that fosters creativity and innovation, particularly commending the achievements of students with disabilities, which demonstrate their capacity for excellence, contribution, and competition, and underscore the importance of providing equal opportunities for all students to showcase their abilities and realize their aspirations.

Among those honored was student Abdullah al-Mutairi, who achieved fourth place in the tenth season (2026) of the Arabic Reading Challenge in the category for students with disabilities, and student Nour al-Kandari, who ranked among the top ten in the competition.

The ceremony also honored Al-Yarmouk Secondary School, which secured second place in the Outstanding School Award. The school’s principal, Nahda bin Salama, accepted the award on behalf of the school, alongside educator Badour Falih, who achieved third place in the Outstanding Supervisor Award.

Attending the reception were Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Khaled al-Rashid, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs Hamad al-Hamad, Assistant Undersecretary for Administrative and Technical Affairs Mohammed al-Khalidi, and Director of the Public Relations and Educational Media Department Arwa al-Ayyar.