32m students from 50 nations took part in Arab Reading Challenge, says Mohammed

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, stated on his X account: "The Arabic language is the noblest of languages.

It is the container of our culture, the symbol of our civilisation, and the emblem of our unity and history. The eternal Arabic language has no childhood or ageing. it is preserved by Allah.

The Arab Reading Challenge is one of our cherished projects to strengthen in the hearts of our generations. Its ninth edition witnessed the participation of 32 million students from 132,000 schools across 50 countries worldwide.”

Sheikh Mohammed added, “I am proud of every participating student, of our great Arabic language, proud of our history and identity. I am optimistic about Arab generations renewing their thinking and knowledge and firmly rooted in their heritage and culture.”