Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, official spokesperson for the Presidency, released photos of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcoming student Mayar Othman on Wednesday. Mayar secured first place and the title of champion in the 10th edition of the "Arab Reading Challenge" (2026), held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The meeting was attended by Mohamed Abdel Latif, Minister of Education and Technical Education, as well as the student’s parents, Mohamed Othman and Mai Abdel Aziz.

The presidential spokesperson stated that the President reiterated his congratulations to the Egyptian student on this honorable achievement. He also extended his congratulations to her family, who provided the supportive and motivating environment necessary for her to attain such excellence.

For her part, Mayar Othman expressed her sincere gratitude and appreciation to the President for the warm reception, attention, and recognition she received. She emphasized that this support and encouragement serve as a major incentive for her to continue her pursuit of excellence and to bring honor to Egypt. Furthermore, she noted that such recognition acts as a powerful motivator for other gifted individuals and young people in general, encouraging them to exert greater effort, contribute more, and achieve further success.