Sisi Honors Champion of the 'Arab Reading Challenge'

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received, yesterday, student Mayar Osman, who secured first place and the title of champion of the “Arabic Reading Challenge” in its tenth edition for 2026, held in Dubai. The meeting was attended by Egyptian Minister of Education Mohamed Abdel Latif and the student’s parents. President al-Sisi renewed his congratulations to the Egyptian student on this achievement and expressed his gratitude to her family for providing a supportive and motivating environment that fostered such excellence. During the meeting, al-Sisi conversed with the student and her parents, encouraging her to continue her studies and to maintain her focus on the Arabic language. He awarded Mayar the Second Class Merit Medal, affirming that she represents an inspiring role model and exemplar. The honor comes within the framework of the state’s commitment to highlighting inspiring examples of gifted, outstanding, and talented individuals, and to recognizing and appreciating their achievements and excellence across various fields. Al-Sisi also emphasized Egypt’s interest in the Arabic language and its efforts to elevate the standard of its teaching in schools across the country. The Egyptian president listened to a poem recited by Mayar Osman, and a commemorative photograph was taken with the student and her parents. For her part, Mayar stated that this support and encouragement serve as a major motivation for her to continue her path of excellence and to bring honor to Egypt, and that they also inspire gifted individuals and youth in general to strive harder, contribute more, and achieve further successes.