Egyptian artist Ather El-Hakim has expressed her deep appreciation to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for his kind gesture towards Miray Othman, a young Egyptian girl who won the title of "Arabic Reading Challenge" in its tenth edition in 2026. The award ceremony was held at the Dubai International Trade Centre in the United Arab Emirates. El-Hakim sent a message to a local newspaper, praising the President's warm welcome to Miray and her family.

Miray Othman, a young Egyptian girl, won the top prize in the "Arabic Reading Challenge" competition, beating other contestants from across the Arab world. The competition aims to promote reading and Arabic language skills among young people. El-Hakim's message to the newspaper was filled with praise for the President's support for Miray and her family, as well as the entire educational team that contributed to her success.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Miray Othman at the Presidential Palace, accompanied by her parents, Mohamed Othman and May Abdel Aziz, and Minister of Education, Mohamed Abdel Latif. The President congratulated Miray on her achievement and praised her for being an inspiration to young people across Egypt. El-Hakim also expressed her gratitude to the Minister of Education and the entire educational team for their support.

Ather El-Hakim, a renowned Egyptian artist, has long been involved in various charitable and educational initiatives. Her message to the newspaper reflects her admiration for the President's efforts to promote education and reading among young people. El-Hakim's praise for the President's support for Miray and her family has been widely reported in Egyptian media.

The "Arabic Reading Challenge" competition is a prestigious event that aims to promote reading and Arabic language skills among young people across the Arab world. The competition has been held annually since its inception and has attracted thousands of participants from across the region. Miray Othman's achievement is a testament to the importance of reading and education in Egyptian society.

El-Hakim's message to the newspaper concluded with a prayer for Miray and her family, expressing her hope that they will continue to be supported and encouraged in their future endeavors. The artist's gesture reflects the widespread admiration for Miray's achievement and the President's support for young people in Egypt.

The President's support for Miray Othman and her family reflects the Egyptian government's commitment to promoting education and reading among young people. The initiative aims to inspire a love of reading and learning among Egyptian youth and to promote a culture of knowledge and intellectual curiosity.

Key points

  • President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Miray Othman, the winner of the "Arabic Reading Challenge" competition, at the Presidential Palace.

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