DUBAI // Two tracks for the Arab Reading Challenge were directed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.
Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Arab Reading Challenge, said the move to create both Arab and local tracks was to encourage students to take part in the competition.
The Arab Reading Challenge is an initiative by Sheikh Mohammed to get one million children in the region to read 50 Arabic books each.
“Strengthening of the cultural and cognitive openness starts from childhood and the first book grasped by a student,” said Mr Al Gergawi.
“The reading challenge project of 50 million books is the beginning of this change, and we have a strong partnership with all the media to reach the largest segment of students.
“We expect the project will impact the Arab awareness regarding the importance of reading as a tool for cultural progress.”
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