Amman: The Children’s Museum Jordan concluded its fifth edition of the reading competition, aiming to instill a love for reading in children’s hearts, in line with the museum’s vision to cultivate generations seeking knowledge. The competition was organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and supported by the Jordan Ahli Bank and Zain Jordan.
According to Jordan News Agency, in a statement on Sunday, the museum announced the winners in the presence of representatives from the supporting entities, who expressed their pride in this initiative, which the museum has been running for five years to promote a passion for reading and a desire for knowledge among children.
The museum mentioned that 32 children participated in the competition, including the families of the museum’s members, employees of the Ahli Bank, and Zain Jordan. They collectively read 192 books, totaling over 15,000 pages.
The competition organizers honored the top three winners in each category: the first category for second and third grades, the second category for fourth and fifth grades, and the third category for sixth and seventh grades. The winners were selected based on the competition’s criteria, including the topics of the books read, the number of books, and the quality of the summaries submitted.
The first-place winners in each category were: Amro Abdel-Majid, Lina Zakarneh, and Adam Zaidiyah. The topics they read about varied from humanities such as history, religion, astronomy, and geography to literary subjects like stories and novels.
Ahmad Al Hussein, CEO and General Manager of the Jordan Ahli Bank, emphasized that such cultural activities foster generations that appreciate the value of reading and education while enhancing students’ cognitive and linguistic abilities.
Tareq Albitar, Director of Corporate Communications, Sustainability, and Innovation Department at Zain Jordan, stated that Zain’s sponsorship of the reading competition reflects its commitment to promoting the Arabic language, strengthening cultural identity, and disseminating it among current and future generations. He praised the museum’s efforts in motivating and encouraging children to read.
Sawsan Dalaq, Director of the Children’s Museum Jordan, expressed pride in the participants’ efforts during the preparation phase. She added that the timing of the competition, coinciding with the winter break, allowed children to make the most of their holiday by reading, which helps develop their love for reading, broadens their awareness, and deepens their cultural knowledge across various fields. She further stated that the museum always strives to be an effective part of encouraging children to love reading, develop their linguistic skills, and increase their knowledge.