Kuwait Secures Four Top Spots in 'Arab Reading Challenge' in Dubai - Sarmad

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 within a single Kuwaiti participation that encompassed all competition categories.

Abdullah Al-Barak, the General Coordinator of the Arabic Reading Challenge in Kuwait, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that Kuwait secured second place in the Outstanding Supervisor category through teacher Badour Al-Asqa, among more than 162,000 supervisors, and third place in the Outstanding School category for Al-Yarmouk Girls’ Secondary School. Additionally, student Abdullah Al-Mutairi placed fourth in the Special Needs category, while student Nour Al-Kandri ranked among the top ten in the Outstanding Student category.

Al-Barak stated that this achievement is well-deserved, resulting from the encouragement of Minister of Education Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaee, who was keen on elevating Kuwait’s name and ensuring distinctive participation, reflecting the country’s status and prominent presence at this major Arab forum.

He noted that the Minister of Education personally contacted the Outstanding Supervisor to congratulate her on this achievement, commended the Outstanding School, and urged it to continue its efforts in serving 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 time Kuwait has competed in all categories within a single season and achieved top positions, reflecting the development of the reading movement in the country and the Ministry of Education’s commitment to nurturing gifted 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 across the Arab world and instill a love for reading among students.

The tenth season launched during the 2025/2026 academic year and includes categories for Outstanding Student, Outstanding Supervisor, Outstanding School, Special Needs participants, and “Challenge Champion.”

The tenth season features special celebrations, particularly as it coincides with the tenth anniversary of the challenge’s launch, which has engaged dozens of Arab countries and millions of students, providing Kuwait with the opportunity to compete in all tracks and achieve top rankings.