President Abdel Fattah El‑Sisi received on Wednesday Egyptian student Maiar Othman, winner of first place and the title of Arab Reading Challenge champion in the competition’s 10th edition for 2026, held in Dubai, in the presence of Education Minister Mohamed Abdel Latif and the student’s parents.
According to the Egyptian Presidency, El‑Sisi congratulated Maiar on her achievement and praised her family for providing a supportive environment that helped her excel. He encouraged her to continue her studies and maintain her interest in the Arabic language.
The President also awarded Maiar the Order of Excellence, Second Class, describing her as a role model and an inspiring example. He stressed that honouring outstanding young Egyptians reflects the state’s commitment to highlighting talented and high-achieving citizens and recognising excellence across different fields.
El‑Sisi further reaffirmed the state’s commitment to the Arabic language and efforts to improve its teaching across schools nationwide.
During the meeting, Maiar recited a verse of poetry, and a commemorative photograph was taken with the President and her parents. For her part, Maiar expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying it would motivate her to continue striving for excellence and represent Egypt with distinction.
