MWL Secretary General stressed the need for unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians by opening all crossings
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"Reading opens minds, magnifies hunger for knowledge, and instills the values of openness and moderation that define great civilisations." His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday made this simple but profound message to the people across the region while launching the largest Arab initiative to encourage students across the region to make reading a habit.
Launching the 'Arab Reading Challenge', Shaikh Mohammed said: "The Arab world is suffering from a reading crisis whose consequences we see and feel every day in this region. The 50 Million Book Challenge is the first of the many steps we are taking in the hope of creating a long-term impact that would change this reality."
'Dreams are the start of any achievement'The students of School of Research Science in Dubai got the surprise of their life during the launch of the Arab Reading Challenge on Wednesday. The students who were attending the 50 Million Book Challenge project launch by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also got an opportunity to witness release of his book for children, Two Heroic Leaders. Not only did he chose the venue to launch the book but he also read out the book for them. The book tells the story of two visionary leaders the UAE has seen - Shaikh Zayed and Shaikh Rashid - and their dream to build a beautiful country where children live in peace. Addressing the children, Shaikh Mohammed introduced his book in a simple and interesting way. He also spoke about how hard work and dedication eventually pays off. He told the children that the 'two heroes' wished that the children will protect the country and pursue their dreams, as dreams are the start of any achievement. |
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