Kathmandu: Eleven-year-old Mayar Othman Al Shorbagi of Egypt has gained worldwide attention after winning a prize worth approximately NPR 300.7 million. She emerged victorious in the 10th edition of the Arab Reading Challenge, held in Dubai, beating more than 40 million students from 60 countries.
Mayar received a cash prize of 500,000 UAE dirhams (approximately NPR 300.7 million). During the award ceremony, Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed personally honored her by placing a special royal medal on her outfit. Mayar achieved the remarkable feat after reading 60 books. Her dream is to become Egypt’s Minister of Information in the future.
Palestinian students Ghazal Rashad and Ghazal Taym secured second place, while Saudi Arabia’s Rayan Al Zikri finished third.
Mayar Othman Al Shorbagi
