11-year-old Egyptian girl beats 40 million students in reading contest; what Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed did after her win caught attention
- Photo courtesy: Gulf NewsAn emotional victory, a Dh500,000 prize and an unexpected gesture from one of the world's most powerful leaders made 11-year-old Mayar Othman Al Shourbagy's moment in Dubai unforgettable.
- After she was crowned the winner of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum removed the badge he was wearing and pinned it onto the young Egyptian student.
- Mayar had just achieved something remarkable.
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- Photo courtesy: Gulf NewsAn emotional victory, a Dh500,000 prize and an unexpected gesture from one of the world's most powerful leaders made 11-year-old Mayar Othman Al Shourbagy's moment in Dubai unforgettable.
- After she was crowned the winner of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum removed the badge he was wearing and pinned it onto the young Egyptian student.
- Mayar had just achieved something remarkable.
Sources: Times of India