Dubai’s Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, met with an exceptional student who achieved success in a global competition. Fatima Wafi, an Emirati talent, stood out among 1,800 participants from around the world in the World Scholar’s Cup Global Round Qatar 2023.
Fatima’s exceptional performance earned her fourth place in the competition, along with an impressive haul of 11 gold medals and two cups for her outstanding abilities in writing and debate.
Sheikh Hamdan shared the news on Twitter, mentioning the possibility of Fatima pursuing her studies at the prestigious Ivy League institution, Yale University.
UAE has always recognized and celebrated the achievements of its youth, and the country’s leaders consistently express their pride and support. Recently, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, personally commended outstanding high school graduates through a heartfelt letter and even made a phone call to one of the top performers.