Sana'a: The Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Nabeh Nasser, and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research for Basic Education, Hadi Ammar, inaugurated on Sunday in the Capital Secretariat the curricular competition for first-grade students in reading, writing, and proficiency in the Holy Qur'an through the Yemeni Qa'ida book.
According to Yemen News Agency, the competition is organized by the Supreme Committee for Activities and Summer Courses in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research under the slogan 'Read in the Name of Your Lord Who Created.' It features male and female first-grade students from several schools in the Shu'ub District of the Capital Secretariat and is supervised by Amah Al-'Aleem Al-Dailami, a member of the Technical Committee for Activities and Summer Courses and the Capital Secretariat's Yemeni Qa'ida follow-up program coordinator.
Participants demonstrated notable skills in reading and writing, as well as mastery of the rules of Qur'anic recitation. Imam Ali bin Abi Talib School in Shu'ub District won first place, followed by Al-Hilal School in second place and Al-Walaa School in third. Students from the three schools were honored.
At the inauguration, the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports emphasized the importance of programs that teach young children the Holy Qur'an, reading, and writing, describing them as foundational educational initiatives that develop children's language skills at early stages and strengthen their connection to the Book of Allah. He noted that this positively reflects on students' behavior, academic discipline, and supports efforts to build a conscious generation that is academically and educationally qualified.
He added that such competitions serve as a significant incentive for both students and teachers, help discover talented learners and develop their abilities, and strengthen partnership among official institutions in serving the educational process.
Meanwhile, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Scientific Research explained that the program represents a cornerstone in reforming the educational process from its roots, addressing learning loss in the early grades, and establishing correct reading and proper pronunciation, alongside instilling Qur'anic values in the hearts of young learners. This contributes to preparing a generation equipped with knowledge and identity and capable of continuing their education efficiently.
He affirmed that the ministry places great importance on developing basic education programs and is working to expand the application of the Yemeni Qa'ida in schools, given its tangible impact on improving educational outcomes in the early grades.
Similar competitions for first-grade male and female students will be held tomorrow, with the participation of several schools from Al-Thawra District.