Recently, student Sundus Mohamed Al-Sayed Rahab announced her victory as the champion of the Arab Reading Challenge in its tenth edition, achieving this remarkable accomplishment at Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and outperforming a vast number of participants. Nearly three million students participated in this challenge, making Sundus’s victory an exceptional achievement in the field of reading and culture.
Details of the Competition and the Crowning Celebration
Student Sundus Mohamed Al-Sayed Rahab, who studies in the ninth grade at the Damanhour Model Girls’ Institute, was crowned the champion of the Arab Reading Challenge during the closing ceremony of the 10th edition held in Cairo, in the presence of several prominent figures, including the UAE Ambassador to Egypt, Hamad Obaid Al-Zaabi. The event also saw the attendance of Sheikh Ayman Abdul Ghani, Acting Deputy of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, and Dr. Fawzan Al-Khaldi, Director of Programs and Initiatives at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation.
Outstanding Participation and Achievements
In this edition, 10 students from Al-Azhar Al-Sharif successfully qualified for the final round, including student Sundus Mohamed Al-Sayed Rahab. The list also included Hussein Hazem Hussein from Sharm El Sheikh Institute and Haneen Mohamed Omar Ahmed from Fouad Khamis Girls’ Institute. These participations reflect the extraordinary efforts of all students and teachers, as the program included 3,910 students in the category of students with disabilities, with the first place going to student Mohamed Al-Amir Zakaria Riyad.
Institutional Support and Recognition of Educational Efforts
Sheikh Ayman Abdul Ghani praised the initiative and its unique approach to motivating students to read, stating that the challenge has had a positive impact on the lives of Arab students since its launch in 2015. He confirmed that the participation of students from Al-Azhar Al-Sharif in the tenth edition shows tangible results and commendable achievements in the field of reading. Dr. Fawzan Al-Khaldi also emphasized the importance of relying on a forward-looking vision to promote a culture of reading among students, which contributed to the increased participation rate in the 10th edition.
Student Sundus Mohamed Al-Sayed Rahab has proven that she is not just a name racing towards certificates but a symbol of excellence and creativity in the cultural field. The Arab community looks forward to more successes in this context, with the support of educational institutions and the individual efforts of all.