Beirut: Lebanese Noor Tabboh, a 12th grader at Rawdat Al Fayhaa School in Tripoli, was announced the winner of the Arab Reading Challenge (ARC) held at the Unesco Palace.
Her school was also named winner of the best school award for the state.
“Lebanon has always been a cultural and scientific hub for the Arab region, and we are delighted to see that tradition continue as Lebanese students across the country achieved a remarkably high standard in the competition,” said Najla Al Shamsi, ARC secretary-general.
She said the second round of the ARC was a reminder of how all Arabs can work together towards a future where they are armed with knowledge, as envisioned by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
All ten student finalists were also honoured at the ceremony, as well as Hanadi Hateit, who took home the distinguished supervisor award.
Over 13,925 students from various grades made it to the second phase of the Arab Reading Challenge in Lebanon. Ninety-three students were selected for the final round before Noor Tabboh was crowned the winner, along with nine supervisors and two schools.
The Arab Reading Challenge was launched by Shaikh Mohammad in September 2015. It represents the largest pan-Arab reading project, and aims to promote a sustainable model for reading through an integrated system of student-supervisor follow-ups and support.
The challenge also provides monetary incentives for students, supervisors and schools across the Arab World to invest in enhancing their reading. The project hopes to help instigate a cultural renaissance in the Arab World by encouraging students to read and continuously expand their knowledge.
