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

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 supported her throughout her reading journey.