Cairo:President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi awarded Egyptian student Mayar Othman the Second-Class Medal of Excellence for her achievement in winning the Arab Reading Challenge. The award ceremony took place after Mayar secured first place and the title of Champion in the 10th edition of the competition held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The event was also attended by the Minister of Education and Technical Education, Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif, and Mayar's parents, Mr. Mohamed Othman and Mrs. Mai Abdel Aziz.
According to State Information Service Egypt, President El-Sisi congratulated Mayar on her outstanding accomplishment and praised her family for creating a supportive environment that fostered her success. He encouraged her to continue her educational pursuits and maintain her interest in the Arabic language.
The President emphasized that Mayar serves as a role model for young achievers in Egypt. He noted that recognizing her success reflects the state's dedication to promoting talented Egyptians and elevating the teaching of the Arabic language in schools nationwide. During the meeting, Mayar recited a verse of poetry, and a commemorative photo was taken with the President and her family.
Mayar Othman expressed her gratitude to President El-Sisi for the recognition and support, which she described as a significant incentive for her to continue excelling and representing Egypt positively. She stated that this encouragement would motivate other outstanding students to strive for success.