Muscat: The Ministry of Information today hosted a ceremony to honor the winners of the 14th edition of the Reading Competition for Young Learners. The 2025 reading competition was organized by Sultan Qaboos Higher Center for Culture and Science. The closing ceremony was held under the auspices of Mohammed bin Said Al Balushi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information.
According to Oman News Agency, as many as 2,243 male and female students from different schools in the Sultanate of Oman took part in the 14th edition of the Reading Competition, which started in April 2025 and continued until November 2025. The competition consisted of three levels, each catering to specific grade levels and themes.
The first level was designed for students in grades 5 and 6, requiring participants to read four books and summarize two others. This level focused on subjects such as Omani personalities, folk tales, popular literature, and space science. The second level targeted students in grades 7 and 8. Participants were expected to read five books and summarize three, covering topics like Islamic architecture, the role of the Omani family in child upbringing, agriculture and fisheries, natural phenomena and disasters, and issues of bullying.
The third level was aimed at students in grades 9 and 10, with a requirement to read six books and summarize four. This level explored themes including Omani diplomacy, digital citizenship, cultural identity, the digital economy, distance education, electronic blackmail, and cybersecurity. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the chief guest honored the top ten winners in each level of the competition.