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Essay Prize
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (UAE)

Arab Reading Challenge

Launched 2015 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, students read and summarise 50 books recorded across five coloured passports, judged on comprehension, critical thinking and self-expression toward an international final. Open to Arabs abroad and non-Arabs learning Arabic.

Official application Source

Interest areas

Reading Arabic Language Literature Critical Thinking Writing

Who it is for

  • Students in grades 1-12 who read in Arabic
  • Open to Arab students abroad and non-Arab learners of Arabic
  • Registration through participating schools

What students gain

  • National Champion title plus Best School and Outstanding Supervisor awards
  • Cash/recognition prizes at national and international finals
  • A large international platform

Application steps

  1. School/supervisor registers students via the ARC portal
  2. Read and summarise books across the five passports
  3. Advance through school, national, regional and international finals