# 11-year-old Egyptian girl beats 40 million students in reading contest; what Dubai ruler did next won hearts

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- Published: 2026-10-31T03:21:03+00:00
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Mayar Othman Al Shourbagy, an 11-year-old student from Egypt, won the 10th Arab Reading Challenge. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented her with a badge to commemorate her achievement. She read 60 books as part of her preparation for the competition. The challenge attracted over 40 million participants from 60 countries, promoting a culture of reading. Mayar's family and school supporte

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