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Abu Dhabi Student Finishes 300 Books to Win Arab Reading Contest
The challenge, launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, encourages students across the Arab world to read extensively in Arabic.
Jul 02, 2025
Reem Adel Ahmed Al Zarouni, a seventh-grade student from Abu Dhabi, has won the UAE title in the 9th Arab Reading Challenge after completing 300 books. She emerged at the top of a pool of 810,000 students across 1,380 schools nationwide.
The challenge, launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, encourages students across the Arab world to read extensively in Arabic. This year saw participation from 50 countries and more than 32 million readers.
Following her victory, Reem will represent the UAE in the regional finals. Her achievement was praised by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who emphasised the initiative's role in building a generation empowered by knowledge and language.
The Arab Reading Challenge continues to grow as one of the world's largest literacy campaigns, with a mission to promote Arabic reading, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity among youth.
