A student from the Faculty of Engineering at Mansoura University, Egypt, has achieved a notable success by qualifying for the final round of the National Reading Project, a prestigious nationwide competition. The student, Emad Saber Ibrahim, was announced as one of the winners in the gold category for the 2025/2026 season. This achievement reflects the university's commitment to fostering a culture of reading and intellectual exploration among its students.
The National Reading Project is a cultural and competitive initiative launched in Egypt in 2020. Its primary objective is to encourage children and young adults to engage in functional, creative, and critical reading, leading to knowledge acquisition and production. The project has gained significant popularity and has become a platform for young people to showcase their reading and analytical skills.
Emad Saber Ibrahim's achievement was met with congratulations from Dr. Sherif Khatter, President of Mansoura University. Dr. Khatter praised Ibrahim's accomplishment, highlighting the university's emphasis on supporting student talent and encouraging participation in cultural and intellectual activities. The university's efforts to promote a culture of reading and learning are evident in its support for initiatives like the National Reading Project.
The gold category, in which Ibrahim competed, is one of the main competition categories in the project's fifth season. To qualify, participants were required to read, summarize, and discuss 50 books across various fields, achieving a minimum evaluation score of 85%. This rigorous selection process underscores the project's commitment to identifying and nurturing talented young readers and thinkers.
Dr. Maryam Weisa, Director of the Center for Innovators, Talents, and Prodigies, and coordinator of the National Reading Project at Mansoura University, was instrumental in supporting and monitoring the university's students' participation in the project. Her efforts have contributed significantly to the university's success in the competition and reflect the institution's dedication to fostering a culture of innovation and intellectual curiosity.
The National Reading Project has become a prominent platform for promoting reading and critical thinking among young Egyptians. By providing a competitive and supportive environment, the project encourages participants to engage with a wide range of texts and develop their analytical and critical thinking skills. Emad Saber Ibrahim's achievement serves as an inspiration to his peers and demonstrates the university's commitment to nurturing talented students.
Key points
- Mansoura University student Emad Saber Ibrahim won a spot in the final round of Egypt's National Reading Project.
- The National Reading Project aims to promote reading and critical thinking among young people in Egypt.
- The project's gold category requires participants to read, summarize, and discuss 50 books across various fields.
