His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed {that a} ardour for studying is the true catalyst for human progress and a driving power behind group improvement, well-being, and prosperity.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid stated: “Those that fall a step behind in buying information right now will quickly discover themselves miles behind within the formidable race to steer in progress and international affect.”
Sheikh Mohammed made these remarks on the closing ceremony of the ninth Arab Studying Problem on the Dubai World Commerce Centre, the place he topped the twins Bisan and Baylasan Kouka from Tunisia because the 2025 Arab Studying Champions. The 2 have been named winners from amongst greater than 32 million college students representing 132,112 colleges throughout 50 nations, guided by 161,004 supervisors, as a part of the world’s largest Arabic literacy initiative.
The Tunisian twins acquired an award of AED500,000 after prevailing within the closing qualifying spherical, which introduced collectively country-level winners in Dubai. Mohammed Jassim Ibrahim from Bahrain secured second place and acquired AED100,000, whereas Mariam Mohammed Shamekh from Mauritania claimed third place and acquired AED70,000.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid additionally awarded the ‘Excellent Supervisor’ title to Sahar Misbah from Egypt.
In the course of the ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum joined Arab Studying Problem coordinators from all taking part nations in a bunch picture. The coordinators made important contributions to the success of the ninth version throughout its varied phases.
The ceremony additionally recognised winners within the ‘Greatest College’, ‘Group Champion’, and ‘Folks of Willpower Champion’ classes, along with country-level winners of the ninth Arab Studying Problem.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid stated: “Greater than 32 million Arab college students joined the world’s largest studying initiative. This can be a promising era that pulls inspiration from our superb historical past whereas talking to the long run with readability and confidence. In the present day, Arab college students are reaching their objectives and ambitions, armed with sharp minds, unwavering dedication, and an irreplaceable companion: the guide.”
Congratulating the winners of the ninth Arab Studying Problem and the finalists from 50 nations, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid added: “Congratulations to each winner and participant who had the need, dedication, and confidence to compete for the highest ranks. Congratulations to each trainer, faculty, and household that helped nurture a era that makes us proud and, collectively, is shaping the Arab future we aspire to.”
The awards ceremony was attended by Lt. Basic His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Inside; His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Government of Emirates Airline and Group; Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Tradition and Arts Authority; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; and quite a lot of senior officers.
Nation-level champions who made it to the ultimate spherical of the ninth Arab Studying Problem embody: Adam Al Rawdani (Morocco), AlGhala Abdullah Al Hajeri (Qatar), Edris Ali Alyami (KSA), Baraa Mohammed Saeed (Djibouti), Mohammed Ahmed Al Hassanin (Al Azhar Al Sharif), Hiba Abu Baker (Palestine), Taghreed Mohammed (Egypt), Ghaleya Naser Al Anazi (Kuwait), Mohammed Jassim Ibrahim (Bahrain), Mariam Mohammed Shamekh (Mauritania), Lamar Tariq Al Jaafreh (Jordan), Abdulrazzaq Al Asmar (Lebanon), Reem Adel Al Zarouni (UAE), Aysha Nizar Kazim (Iraq), twins Bisan and Baylasan Kouka (Tunisia), Nuha Taha Abdulsalam (Libya), Rahaf Sami Abdullah (Yemen) and Nardeen Fadi Issa (Syria).
Excellent Supervisor
Sahar Misbah from Egypt gained the title of ‘Excellent Supervisor’ and a prize of AED300,000. Rana Farid Salmi from Palestine got here second and acquired AED100,000 whereas Zahra Hamad Ibrahim from the UAE got here in third place and acquired AED50,000.
Nation-level profitable supervisors included Al Saadiya Azado (Morocco), Ali Salim Saffouri (Qatar), Maha Saeed Al Thubaiti (KSA), Rana Farid Salmi (Palestine), Sahar Misbah (Egypt), Fatima Salem Muhsin (Kuwait), Shaikha Mohammed Al Rumeihi (Bahrain), Osama Al Safi (Jordan), Inath Baydoun (Lebanon), Khadija Mohammed Bezied (Mauritania), Zahra Hamad Ibrahim (UAE), Aliyya Bu Ishaq (Tunisia), Bashir Mohammed Al Eisawi (Libya) and Rashad Salem Ahmed (Syria).
Greatest College
Lt. Basic His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Inside, awarded the ‘Greatest College’ title to Atika bint Zaid College – 1st Cycle from the UAE and Tarablus Al Haddadin College from Lebanon, with every faculty receiving an AED500,000 prize.
Ibn Khaldoun Major College – Al Nafal from Saudi Arabia gained second place and acquired a prize of AED500,000.
Nation-level profitable colleges included Fatima Al Andalusia College (Morocco), Bilal bin Rabah College (Qatar), Ibn Khaldoun Major College – Al Nafal (KSA), Al Atara Secondary College for Women (Palestine), Balkim Major College (Egypt), Abraq Khaitan Center College (Kuwait), Al Hidd Intermediate College (Bahrain), Tarablus Al Haddadin College (Lebanon), Al Fajr Fashionable College (Mauritania), Atika bint Zaid College – 1st Cycle (UAE), Hafir Al Mahr College (Tunisia), Qaraqra Intermediate College (Libya) and Al Bayan Mannequin College (Syria).
Folks of Willpower
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Tradition and Arts Authority (Dubai Tradition), honoured Maria Hassan Ojail from Iraq with the 2025 Folks of Willpower Champion title, awarding her a prize of AED200,000. Basmala Salahuddin Suleiman from Egypt and Thulfiqar Ali Sabra from Lebanon got here in second and third and acquired awards of AED100,000 and AED50,000 respectively.
Nation-level winners on this class included Weam Shakouk (Morocco), Ali Nasser Dalmouk (Qatar), Rafeef Mohammed Al Senani (KSA), Mohammed Reda Suleiman (Al Azhar Al Sharif), Hala Abdullah Salahuddin (Palestine), Basmala Salahuddin Suleiman (Egypt), Rasha Salman Al Khalaf (Kuwait), Fatima Kazim Mohammed (Bahrain), Layan Adnan Manasrah (Jordan), Thulfiqar Ali Sabra (Lebanon), Abdullah Ahmed Al Dhanhani (UAE), Maria Hassan Ojail (Iraq), Rahma Budann (Tunisia), Moyaadulhaq Ali Al Zain (Libya), Anhar Abdulkarim Abdulrahman (Yemen) and Mohammed Turba Dar (Syria).
Group Champions
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum additionally awarded the title of ‘Group Champion’ and a prize of AED100,000 to Jehad Mohammed Murad from Italy. Baraa Radwan Al Zaeem from Brazil gained second place and acquired AED70,000 whereas Lilia Burhan from Austria gained third place and acquired a prize of AED30,000.
Launched on the conclusion of the Problem’s second version, the ‘Group Champion’ class permits college students from Arab communities overseas, in addition to non-Arabs studying Arabic, to take part.
Over the course of the ninth version and in the course of the finals, college students underwent an oral examination by which they summarised the important thing themes of the 25 books they’ve learn, demonstrating their command of Customary Arabic.
The judging panel evaluated every scholar’s vocabulary and skill to articulate concepts in their very own phrases. To succeed, college students should confidently focus on, critique, and analyse the texts, demonstrating their skill to meaningfully join the varied ideas.
Finalists for this class included: Tuqa Ahmed Hashim (Australia), Baraa Radwan Al Zaeem (Brazil), Jannat Arkan Mohammed (China), Masa Al Khateeb (Germany), Nawar Mawed (Norway), Lilia Burhan (Austria), Razan Hassan Al Masri (USA), Mirna Ahmed Shamsuddine (Greece), Jehad Mohammed Murad (Italy), Najmuddine Rashid Nemeh (England), Jood Naddaf (Belgium), Norseen Shorfi (Türkiye), Qassim Amed Qassim (Scotland), Alma Al Muti (Switzerland), Tahseen Yousef Al Droobi (Finland), Abdulrahman Mahmoud Badr (Canada), Tayem Al Elaiwi (Luxembourg), Ibtisam Adeeb (Malaysia), Yara Musa Eid (New Zealand), Zaid Sarhan (France), Raghad Mohammaed Ziad (The Netherlands), Mohammed Mafongal (India), Sondos Al Hindi (Eire), Maria Naqawa (Sweden), Mariam Omar Adib (Denmark) and Rahmat Anchuri (Indonesia).
Foundations of improvement
His Excellency Mohammad Al Gergawi, Secretary Basic of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Initiatives (MBRGI), stated the Arab Studying Problem embodies the imaginative and prescient of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to underscore the significance of studying and the dissemination of information as foundations of civilisation, improvement, and prosperity. He famous that the Problem places into apply His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s phrases: “Tolerance, openness, consciousness, stability in thought and motion – all start with the guide.”
His Excellency Al Gergawi added: “The Arab Studying Problem has successfully delivered its cultural and academic mission to younger Arabs. Because of its clear imaginative and prescient and an revolutionary strategy, college students throughout the area have eagerly participated in previous editions, with the ninth version recording unprecedented participation and extensive engagement at each official and public ranges.”
He continued: “The Arab Studying Problem aligns with the shared aims of MBRGI and Arab ministries of training, particularly of putting information on the centre of future-building, serving to college students broaden their mental horizons, and elevating the standing of the Arabic language in order that younger individuals are firmly rooted of their communities whereas remaining related and open to the world.”
Acknowledgment
The Arab Studying Problem continues to cement its position within the Arab information and cultural panorama, incomes extensive official and public recognition. On 18 December 2024, the League of Arab States known as on training ministries throughout Arab nations to undertake the Problem as a part of their curricula and to help its dissemination and enhancement. Marking World Arabic Language Day (designated by the UN in 1973), the League said that the initiative is a number one information and cultural undertaking that strengthens the Arabic language because the vessel of Arab heritage and identification.
To advance its mission and increase entry to information sources, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Initiatives (MBRGI) signed an MoU in November 2024 with the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Basis to launch the Arab Studying Problem Digital Library.
Underneath the settlement, ESAG Charity Basis contributed AED4 million to determine and launch the platform, together with guide digitisation, acquisition or licensing of publishing rights, and the availability of required software program for the brand new e-platform.
In April 2025, the Arab Studying Problem took half within the thirtieth Rabat Worldwide Ebook Truthful, one of many largest cultural festivals in Africa and the Arab world. The Problem’s pavilion drew sturdy engagement, welcoming over 5,000 guests, together with previous individuals within the Problem.
The pavilion hosted greater than 25 academic and cultural workshops on selling a studying tradition as a basis for growing the skills of recent generations and on the initiative’s position in fostering artistic pondering and self-learning. Workshops led by distinguished educators and former Problem winners featured wealthy themes and fascinating codecs.
An inspiring journey
The ninth Arab Studying Problem’s recorded figures underscore the initiative’s knowledge-driven mission, with whole participation surpassing 163 million college students thus far.
Throughout 9 editions, the Arab Studying Problem has engaged greater than 927,000 Arab colleges, and over 877,000 supervisors. Participation has grown dramatically from 3.6 million college students within the inaugural version to greater than 32.231 million within the ninth version’s qualifiers; a rise of over 795%.
The eighth version attracted 28.2 million college students from 50 nations. The general title was shared by Hatem Mohammed Jassim Al Tarkawi (Syria), Kadi bint Musaffar Al Khathaami (Saudi Arabia), and Salsabil Hassan Sawalha (Palestine), whereas Mohammed Ahmed Hassan Abdul Halim from Egypt (Al-Azhar Al-Sharif) took first place within the Folks of Willpower class.
Al Ibdaa College – Cycle 1 (UAE) gained Greatest College, Rabie Ahmed (Syria) was named Excellent Supervisor, and scholar Mohammed Al-Refaie (Sweden) was topped Group Champion.
Instilling a ardour for information
The Arab Studying Problem was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2015 because the largest-ever Arab literacy initiative. It goals to advertise studying amongst college students throughout the Arab world and past, strengthen language expertise resembling comprehension and clear self-expression, and nurture younger Arabs’ love for the language and its on a regular basis use.
It seeks to instil a long-lasting ardour for information and studying in new generations, equip them with the instruments to create a greater future and construct their character. The problem additionally goals to form youth’s worth system by exposing them to the customs, beliefs, and traditions of different cultures, selling the rules of tolerance and coexistence.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed {that a} ardour for studying is the true catalyst for human progress and a driving power behind group improvement, well-being, and prosperity.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid stated: “Those that fall a step behind in buying information right now will quickly discover themselves miles behind within the formidable race to steer in progress and international affect.”
Sheikh Mohammed made these remarks on the closing ceremony of the ninth Arab Studying Problem on the Dubai World Commerce Centre, the place he topped the twins Bisan and Baylasan Kouka from Tunisia because the 2025 Arab Studying Champions. The 2 have been named winners from amongst greater than 32 million college students representing 132,112 colleges throughout 50 nations, guided by 161,004 supervisors, as a part of the world’s largest Arabic literacy initiative.
The Tunisian twins acquired an award of AED500,000 after prevailing within the closing qualifying spherical, which introduced collectively country-level winners in Dubai. Mohammed Jassim Ibrahim from Bahrain secured second place and acquired AED100,000, whereas Mariam Mohammed Shamekh from Mauritania claimed third place and acquired AED70,000.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid additionally awarded the ‘Excellent Supervisor’ title to Sahar Misbah from Egypt.
In the course of the ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum joined Arab Studying Problem coordinators from all taking part nations in a bunch picture. The coordinators made important contributions to the success of the ninth version throughout its varied phases.
The ceremony additionally recognised winners within the ‘Greatest College’, ‘Group Champion’, and ‘Folks of Willpower Champion’ classes, along with country-level winners of the ninth Arab Studying Problem.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid stated: “Greater than 32 million Arab college students joined the world’s largest studying initiative. This can be a promising era that pulls inspiration from our superb historical past whereas talking to the long run with readability and confidence. In the present day, Arab college students are reaching their objectives and ambitions, armed with sharp minds, unwavering dedication, and an irreplaceable companion: the guide.”
Congratulating the winners of the ninth Arab Studying Problem and the finalists from 50 nations, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid added: “Congratulations to each winner and participant who had the need, dedication, and confidence to compete for the highest ranks. Congratulations to each trainer, faculty, and household that helped nurture a era that makes us proud and, collectively, is shaping the Arab future we aspire to.”
The awards ceremony was attended by Lt. Basic His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Inside; His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Government of Emirates Airline and Group; Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Tradition and Arts Authority; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum; and quite a lot of senior officers.
Nation-level champions who made it to the ultimate spherical of the ninth Arab Studying Problem embody: Adam Al Rawdani (Morocco), AlGhala Abdullah Al Hajeri (Qatar), Edris Ali Alyami (KSA), Baraa Mohammed Saeed (Djibouti), Mohammed Ahmed Al Hassanin (Al Azhar Al Sharif), Hiba Abu Baker (Palestine), Taghreed Mohammed (Egypt), Ghaleya Naser Al Anazi (Kuwait), Mohammed Jassim Ibrahim (Bahrain), Mariam Mohammed Shamekh (Mauritania), Lamar Tariq Al Jaafreh (Jordan), Abdulrazzaq Al Asmar (Lebanon), Reem Adel Al Zarouni (UAE), Aysha Nizar Kazim (Iraq), twins Bisan and Baylasan Kouka (Tunisia), Nuha Taha Abdulsalam (Libya), Rahaf Sami Abdullah (Yemen) and Nardeen Fadi Issa (Syria).
Excellent Supervisor
Sahar Misbah from Egypt gained the title of ‘Excellent Supervisor’ and a prize of AED300,000. Rana Farid Salmi from Palestine got here second and acquired AED100,000 whereas Zahra Hamad Ibrahim from the UAE got here in third place and acquired AED50,000.
Nation-level profitable supervisors included Al Saadiya Azado (Morocco), Ali Salim Saffouri (Qatar), Maha Saeed Al Thubaiti (KSA), Rana Farid Salmi (Palestine), Sahar Misbah (Egypt), Fatima Salem Muhsin (Kuwait), Shaikha Mohammed Al Rumeihi (Bahrain), Osama Al Safi (Jordan), Inath Baydoun (Lebanon), Khadija Mohammed Bezied (Mauritania), Zahra Hamad Ibrahim (UAE), Aliyya Bu Ishaq (Tunisia), Bashir Mohammed Al Eisawi (Libya) and Rashad Salem Ahmed (Syria).
Greatest College
Lt. Basic His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Inside, awarded the ‘Greatest College’ title to Atika bint Zaid College – 1st Cycle from the UAE and Tarablus Al Haddadin College from Lebanon, with every faculty receiving an AED500,000 prize.
Ibn Khaldoun Major College – Al Nafal from Saudi Arabia gained second place and acquired a prize of AED500,000.
Nation-level profitable colleges included Fatima Al Andalusia College (Morocco), Bilal bin Rabah College (Qatar), Ibn Khaldoun Major College – Al Nafal (KSA), Al Atara Secondary College for Women (Palestine), Balkim Major College (Egypt), Abraq Khaitan Center College (Kuwait), Al Hidd Intermediate College (Bahrain), Tarablus Al Haddadin College (Lebanon), Al Fajr Fashionable College (Mauritania), Atika bint Zaid College – 1st Cycle (UAE), Hafir Al Mahr College (Tunisia), Qaraqra Intermediate College (Libya) and Al Bayan Mannequin College (Syria).
Folks of Willpower
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Tradition and Arts Authority (Dubai Tradition), honoured Maria Hassan Ojail from Iraq with the 2025 Folks of Willpower Champion title, awarding her a prize of AED200,000. Basmala Salahuddin Suleiman from Egypt and Thulfiqar Ali Sabra from Lebanon got here in second and third and acquired awards of AED100,000 and AED50,000 respectively.
Nation-level winners on this class included Weam Shakouk (Morocco), Ali Nasser Dalmouk (Qatar), Rafeef Mohammed Al Senani (KSA), Mohammed Reda Suleiman (Al Azhar Al Sharif), Hala Abdullah Salahuddin (Palestine), Basmala Salahuddin Suleiman (Egypt), Rasha Salman Al Khalaf (Kuwait), Fatima Kazim Mohammed (Bahrain), Layan Adnan Manasrah (Jordan), Thulfiqar Ali Sabra (Lebanon), Abdullah Ahmed Al Dhanhani (UAE), Maria Hassan Ojail (Iraq), Rahma Budann (Tunisia), Moyaadulhaq Ali Al Zain (Libya), Anhar Abdulkarim Abdulrahman (Yemen) and Mohammed Turba Dar (Syria).
Group Champions
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum additionally awarded the title of ‘Group Champion’ and a prize of AED100,000 to Jehad Mohammed Murad from Italy. Baraa Radwan Al Zaeem from Brazil gained second place and acquired AED70,000 whereas Lilia Burhan from Austria gained third place and acquired a prize of AED30,000.
Launched on the conclusion of the Problem’s second version, the ‘Group Champion’ class permits college students from Arab communities overseas, in addition to non-Arabs studying Arabic, to take part.
Over the course of the ninth version and in the course of the finals, college students underwent an oral examination by which they summarised the important thing themes of the 25 books they’ve learn, demonstrating their command of Customary Arabic.
The judging panel evaluated every scholar’s vocabulary and skill to articulate concepts in their very own phrases. To succeed, college students should confidently focus on, critique, and analyse the texts, demonstrating their skill to meaningfully join the varied ideas.
Finalists for this class included: Tuqa Ahmed Hashim (Australia), Baraa Radwan Al Zaeem (Brazil), Jannat Arkan Mohammed (China), Masa Al Khateeb (Germany), Nawar Mawed (Norway), Lilia Burhan (Austria), Razan Hassan Al Masri (USA), Mirna Ahmed Shamsuddine (Greece), Jehad Mohammed Murad (Italy), Najmuddine Rashid Nemeh (England), Jood Naddaf (Belgium), Norseen Shorfi (Türkiye), Qassim Amed Qassim (Scotland), Alma Al Muti (Switzerland), Tahseen Yousef Al Droobi (Finland), Abdulrahman Mahmoud Badr (Canada), Tayem Al Elaiwi (Luxembourg), Ibtisam Adeeb (Malaysia), Yara Musa Eid (New Zealand), Zaid Sarhan (France), Raghad Mohammaed Ziad (The Netherlands), Mohammed Mafongal (India), Sondos Al Hindi (Eire), Maria Naqawa (Sweden), Mariam Omar Adib (Denmark) and Rahmat Anchuri (Indonesia).
Foundations of improvement
His Excellency Mohammad Al Gergawi, Secretary Basic of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Initiatives (MBRGI), stated the Arab Studying Problem embodies the imaginative and prescient of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to underscore the significance of studying and the dissemination of information as foundations of civilisation, improvement, and prosperity. He famous that the Problem places into apply His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s phrases: “Tolerance, openness, consciousness, stability in thought and motion – all start with the guide.”
His Excellency Al Gergawi added: “The Arab Studying Problem has successfully delivered its cultural and academic mission to younger Arabs. Because of its clear imaginative and prescient and an revolutionary strategy, college students throughout the area have eagerly participated in previous editions, with the ninth version recording unprecedented participation and extensive engagement at each official and public ranges.”
He continued: “The Arab Studying Problem aligns with the shared aims of MBRGI and Arab ministries of training, particularly of putting information on the centre of future-building, serving to college students broaden their mental horizons, and elevating the standing of the Arabic language in order that younger individuals are firmly rooted of their communities whereas remaining related and open to the world.”
Acknowledgment
The Arab Studying Problem continues to cement its position within the Arab information and cultural panorama, incomes extensive official and public recognition. On 18 December 2024, the League of Arab States known as on training ministries throughout Arab nations to undertake the Problem as a part of their curricula and to help its dissemination and enhancement. Marking World Arabic Language Day (designated by the UN in 1973), the League said that the initiative is a number one information and cultural undertaking that strengthens the Arabic language because the vessel of Arab heritage and identification.
To advance its mission and increase entry to information sources, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Initiatives (MBRGI) signed an MoU in November 2024 with the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Basis to launch the Arab Studying Problem Digital Library.
Underneath the settlement, ESAG Charity Basis contributed AED4 million to determine and launch the platform, together with guide digitisation, acquisition or licensing of publishing rights, and the availability of required software program for the brand new e-platform.
In April 2025, the Arab Studying Problem took half within the thirtieth Rabat Worldwide Ebook Truthful, one of many largest cultural festivals in Africa and the Arab world. The Problem’s pavilion drew sturdy engagement, welcoming over 5,000 guests, together with previous individuals within the Problem.
The pavilion hosted greater than 25 academic and cultural workshops on selling a studying tradition as a basis for growing the skills of recent generations and on the initiative’s position in fostering artistic pondering and self-learning. Workshops led by distinguished educators and former Problem winners featured wealthy themes and fascinating codecs.
An inspiring journey
The ninth Arab Studying Problem’s recorded figures underscore the initiative’s knowledge-driven mission, with whole participation surpassing 163 million college students thus far.
Throughout 9 editions, the Arab Studying Problem has engaged greater than 927,000 Arab colleges, and over 877,000 supervisors. Participation has grown dramatically from 3.6 million college students within the inaugural version to greater than 32.231 million within the ninth version’s qualifiers; a rise of over 795%.
The eighth version attracted 28.2 million college students from 50 nations. The general title was shared by Hatem Mohammed Jassim Al Tarkawi (Syria), Kadi bint Musaffar Al Khathaami (Saudi Arabia), and Salsabil Hassan Sawalha (Palestine), whereas Mohammed Ahmed Hassan Abdul Halim from Egypt (Al-Azhar Al-Sharif) took first place within the Folks of Willpower class.
Al Ibdaa College – Cycle 1 (UAE) gained Greatest College, Rabie Ahmed (Syria) was named Excellent Supervisor, and scholar Mohammed Al-Refaie (Sweden) was topped Group Champion.
Instilling a ardour for information
The Arab Studying Problem was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2015 because the largest-ever Arab literacy initiative. It goals to advertise studying amongst college students throughout the Arab world and past, strengthen language expertise resembling comprehension and clear self-expression, and nurture younger Arabs’ love for the language and its on a regular basis use.
It seeks to instil a long-lasting ardour for information and studying in new generations, equip them with the instruments to create a greater future and construct their character. The problem additionally goals to form youth’s worth system by exposing them to the customs, beliefs, and traditions of different cultures, selling the rules of tolerance and coexistence.