Egypt's Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mohamed Abdellatif, and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdelaziz Qansua, honored 11-year-old student, Miray Mohamed Ragab Othman Othman El-Shorbagy, for winning the 10th Arab Reading Challenge. The competition, which took place in the United Arab Emirates, saw the participation of over 40 million students from 60 countries. Miray, a sixth-grade student at the Shahid Hamdi Sharabi Primary School in Kafr El Sheikh, was crowned the champion, bringing pride to Egypt.
The Arab Reading Challenge is one of the largest reading competitions globally, and Miray's achievement is a testament to her hard work and dedication to reading. The Egyptian ministers praised Miray's accomplishment, saying it reflects the country's rich talent and capabilities. They also commended the school, Shahid Mahmoud El-Maghraby Primary School, for ranking second in the "Best School in the Arab World" category.
During the honoring ceremony, Minister Abdellatif expressed his pride in Miray's achievement, stating that it is a national accomplishment that brings pride to Egypt. He emphasized the importance of reading in building a student's personality and developing their intellectual and creative skills. The minister also praised Miray's family, teachers, and school for their support and encouragement.
Minister Qansua congratulated Miray and her family on her outstanding achievement, highlighting her exceptional awareness and understanding of the reading material. He stressed the importance of nurturing talented students and providing them with the necessary support to develop their creative abilities. The minister also announced that Miray will be appointed as an ambassador for reading at the 58th Cairo International Book Fair.
As part of the honoring ceremony, Minister Qansua announced that a library will be donated to Miray's school, consisting of a variety of publications from the Egyptian Ministry of Culture. He also revealed that Miray will have a special event at the book fair, where she will share her inspiring experience. Furthermore, the minister stated that the ministry will coordinate with the Education Ministry to showcase students' creative works at the book fair.
The ceremony included an interactive discussion between the ministers, Miray, and other participants in the Arab Reading Challenge. The students proposed several ideas to promote reading culture and enhance the educational experience. These suggestions included establishing libraries in rural areas, providing audiobooks for students with disabilities, and offering incentives for students who excel in cultural and intellectual fields.
In response to the students' proposals, Minister Abdellatif expressed his appreciation for their creative ideas and initiatives. He assured them that the ministry will consider and implement their suggestions to support students and develop their talents. The minister also emphasized the importance of continuous communication with students to listen to their ideas and discuss their initiatives.
Key points
- Egyptian ministers honor 11-year-old student for winning the 10th Arab Reading Challenge.
- The student, Miray Mohamed Ragab Othman Othman El-Shorbagy, was crowned the champion, bringing pride to Egypt.
- The Arab Reading Challenge saw the participation of over 40 million students from 60 countries.
