By Mohamed Attia
Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny welcomed young Egyptian student Mayar Mohamed Ragab Osman at Cairo International Airport following her return from Dubai, where she won the 10th edition of the Arab Reading Challenge.
The reception was attended by Magdy Ishak, Chairman of Cairo Airport Company, MP Amr Darwish, a delegation from the Ministry of Education and members of Mayar’s family.
Cairo airport’s public relations team organised a special welcome for the young champion and her mother, providing them with the necessary assistance. Her father also returned from Kuwait to celebrate her achievement and welcome her home.
El-Hefny congratulated Mayar and her family, expressing pride in her accomplishment. He said it reflected the talent and potential of Egyptian young people.
He stressed that reading and knowledge are essential to raising awareness among younger generations, shaping their personalities and developing their intellectual and creative abilities.
The minister described Mayar as an inspiration to young people and a role model for Egyptian children. He said her achievement demonstrated their ability to excel and represent Egypt at Arab and international events.
He also commended her family for supporting her, nurturing her talent and encouraging her to pursue her ambitions.
El-Hefny said celebrating outstanding young Egyptians reflected the state’s appreciation of their achievements and its commitment to encouraging emerging talent.
Mayar was crowned champion of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge at the initiative’s closing ceremony in Dubai.
The event saw a record participation of 40,286,428 students from 60 countries, alongside 138,426 schools and 161,507 supervisors.
