Cairo:Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh el Hefny welcomed Egyptian student Mayar Mohamed Ragab Othman at Cairo International Airport on Saturday following her victory in the 10th Arab Reading Challenge in Dubai.

According to State Information Service Egypt, El Hefny congratulated Mayar and her family on winning the competition, which attracted more than 40 million students from 60 countries. He expressed pride in Mayar's achievement and emphasized Egypt's commitment to supporting talented children and encouraging them to develop their abilities.

The minister highlighted the importance of reading in developing children's knowledge, creativity, and critical thinking skills. He also commended Mayar's family for supporting her education and helping her achieve her ambitions. Cairo International Airport organized a special reception for Mayar and provided assistance to her and her mother upon their arrival.

Mayar won the 10th edition of the Arab Reading Challenge at the final ceremony held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The competition attracted 40,286,428 students from 60 countries, representing 138,426 schools and supported by 161,507 supervisors.