United Arab EmiratesOtherNext cycle not announced yetCash prizesArab Reading Challenge – 11th Season 2026–2027
ForsaEduforsaedu.comOpportunity Overview
The Arab Reading Challenge is the largest Arabic reading competition for school students, with AED 500,000 for the overall champion; dates for the 11th season have not been announced. Run by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives in Dubai, it moves from schools to national qualifiers and then a final in Dubai. The 10th season, whose final was held on 29 October 2026, drew more than 40 million students from 60 countries and 138,426 schools. Its prizes were AED 500,000 for the champion, AED 100,000 for second and AED 70,000 for third, AED 200,000 for the people-of-determination champion, AED 100,000 for the communities champion (Arab students outside the Arab world and Arabic learners), AED 1,000,000 for the distinguished school and AED 300,000 for the distinguished supervisor. Follow the official website and your school for the new season's dates.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsAED 500,000 for the champion
Per the 10th-season prizes.
AED 1,000,000 for the distinguished school
Plus AED 300,000 for the distinguished supervisor.
Categories for people of determination and communities
AED 200,000 and AED 100,000 for the champions.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
2 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Cash prizes. Announced benefits: AED 500,000 for the champion, AED 1,000,000 for the distinguished school, Categories for people of determination and communities.
Eligible levels: Other.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Registration through the school or official platform, Reading passports and book summaries.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.arabreadingchallenge.com. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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