Winners-Round 5
1st place
Mohammed Hamdan Siddiqui
Mohammed Hamdan Siddiqui
For his story "The Blue Pearl Awakening"
2nd place
Jenine Al Azzami
For her story "My Dreams Are Drawn On Paper"
3rd place
Rayshal Tharun Harshal
Rayshal Tharun Harshal
For her story "The Radicle Revolution"
Category Winners
Most Thought-Provoking Dialogues
Zakaria Yahya Takriti
Zakaria Yahya Takriti (Zak) is an avid reader and attends Al Ain British Academy. He enjoys science and plans to become a pilot or a doctor. He loves to swim and play football and firmly believes that sport can play an important role in sustainable development. Zak is 10 years old.
Kyler Dias
Kyler is a curious student of Diyafah International School. His favorite topic is ‘Outer Space’, and he hopes to be an astronaut one day. Kyler wishes all countries, especially those with limited resources, to access clean and affordable energy, making it essential to develop resources worldwide. Kyler is ten years old.
Avika Singh
Avika Singh is an avid reader and poet from Gems Millennium School Sharjah. Her favorite subject is Science because it helps explore the world and satisfy her curiosity about scientific matters. She aspires to be an IAS officer. Her dream is to create a world for future generations where peace, justice, and strong institutions ensure fairness for all. She believes that every man and woman has the right to speak up for themselves and get the rightful justice they deserve.
Most Gripping Climax
Arya Sharma
Arya Sharma is an 11-year-old multi-talented student from Nord Anglia International School. He has a passion for sustainability and loves to read books that expand his knowledge about the world. Arya is also an enthusiastic cricket player, enjoying the strategy and teamwork the game demands. Additionally, he is a great pianist, expressing his creativity through music. Arya aspires to become a cricketer and hopes to use his future platform to promote environmental awareness and positive change in the world.
Nuha Danish
Nuha Danish is a passionate changemaker from Arcadia Global School. Her favourite subject is English, and she hopes to be writer. Her dream is to use her writing to raise awareness for SDGs Zero Hunger, Life on Land and Quality Education. Nuha is 10 years old.
Most Captivating Setting
Mohammed Hamdan Siddiqui
Mohammed Hamdan Siddiqui is a space enthusiast from GEMS Founders School, Dubai. His favourite subject is math and science, in particular earth and space science. He aspires to raise greater awareness of biodiversity loss and encourage space admirers to appreciate the wonders of our planet. He believes this can be achieved through SDG 15, life on land, and SDG 17, partnership for the goals. Hamdan is 10 years old.
Rayshal Tharun Harshal
Rayshal Tharun Harshal is an all-rounder and academically brilliant sixth grader from Delhi Private School Sharjah. Celebrated for her writing and public speaking, she is also a dedicated cricketer and basketball player for her school. As an SDG Ambassador, she promotes sustainability through her stories and speeches. Passionate about science, Rayshal aspires to pursue a medical career. She embodies resilience, inquisitiveness, and leadership, and wants to be the voice of the voiceless.
Madiha Javed
Madiha Javed is a dedicated environmentalist and philanthropist from The Winchester School, who combines her passion for reading with her dedication to combating climate change and poverty. Her dream is to see these SDGs realized on a global scale. Her English studies inspire her to lead impactful change in these critical areas. Madiha is 12 years old.
Most Harmonious Inclusion of a theme
Myra Jaju
Myra is an 8-year-old with a passion for reading and creative writing. She has a natural talent for public speaking and enjoys sharing her stories with others. In her free time, Myra loves to engage in paper quilling, creating intricate designs, and playing the violin, where she expresses her love for music. Her creativity and confidence shine through in everything she does.
Most Inclusive Representation
Jenine El Azzami
Jenine El Azzami is a creative and passionate writer from Raha International School. Her favourite hobby is to draw and she aspires to become a successful lawyer in human rights. Her dream is to help the world with its problems of inequality because she believes everyone deserves to have a fair chance in the world. Jenine is 12 years old.
Winners-Round 4
1st place
Mir Faraz
Mir Faraz
For his story "Goodness Lies Within"
2nd place
Shravni Nethra
Shravni Nethra
For her story "Aquamystica: A Story of Resilience"
3rd place
Siddhant Seth
Siddhant Seth
For his story "Ray of Life"
Category Winners
Most Thought-Provoking Dialogues
Tinveer Naidoo
Tinveer Naidoo is 11 years old and from The Arbor School. He is an adventurous young man filled with insatiable curiosity, always finding new things to explore. He aspires to become a famous musician. His mission is to ensure the impact of gender equality, inclusion, and diversity is understood, as he believes that all humans are equal, and we find strength in our differences
Alishbah Umar Khan
Alishbah is a creative storyteller from Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills. She is fascinated by the power of words and aspires to be a writer as she grows up. Through her stories, she hopes to spread awareness about the impact of pollution on earth and restore it to its full glory. She is 11 years old.
Sophie Claire Dias
Sophie Claire Dias is an avid reader from Cambridge International School, Dubai. She loves to write stories and draws inspiration from the world around her, enjoying the connection it provides to her writing. Her favourite subjects are English, Science, and Mathematics. Sophie aspires to become a renowned author and educator, encouraging people to work towards SDG 1, as her dream is 'To live in a world free from poverty, where everyone has a decent meal to eat and a safe place to stay. Sophie Claire Dias is 9 years old
Shravni Nethra is a Dubai-raised 12-year DPS Sharjah student, who blends creativity with a melodious voice. Her graceful moves to the dance tunes, and curious map-reading catalyse eco-friendly adventures. Roller skating aligns with her passions, while herbal gardening nurtures sustainability. Through tales, she mirrors imagination, aspiring for impactful pediatric healthcare research.
Most Gripping Climax
Hamdan Taha Noor
Hamdan is an avid sportsman from SAFA COMMUNITY SCHOOL. He loves Mathematics and English, and he enjoys reading. Hamdan aspires to become a famous footballer and spread the message of equality and kindness through sports. He believes every child deserves an equal chance at life.
Mir Faraz
Mir Faraz, a passionate bibliophile from The Winchester School,
Jebel Ali, has loved reading and writing for as long as he can
remember. He fervently believes that words have the power to
change the world. He aspires to become a world-renowned author
and propagate the message of sustainability, coexistence and peace. He believes that everyone, regardless of age, gender, background
or abilities has something special to offer and it is this diversity
that makes the world beautiful. Mir Faraz is 12 years old.
Most Captivating Setting
Nishuka Mahith Balasuriya
Eishaal Rashid
Lucia De Quesada Martin
Lucia De Quesada Martin is a risk-taker from
Raha International School. She really likes helping people because it
makes a difference, and she feels good about herself. She wants to
end poverty because she believes that no matter what you have
done, where you come from, and where you have been, you deservea decent life. Lucia de Quesada Martin is 12 years old.
Most Harmonious Inclusion of a theme
Siddhant Seth
Siddhant Seth is an eloquent speaker from GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah. His favourite subject is mathematics, and he aspires to become a 'Fighter Pilot'. As 'Health Is Wealth,' he envisions a world where even the remotest sectors of the community receive medical aid and facilities, resulting in increased productivity at work, with individuals becoming assets for the nation. Siddhant Seth is
12 years old
Most Inclusive Representation
Diala Sadeq Khatib
Diala Sadeq Khatib is a confident public speaker and reader from The International School of Creative Science. Her favourite sport is equestrianism because she loves horses, and she enjoys the freedom of being on a horse. Her dream is to end the normalisation of overworking horses to their limits. She believes that all creatures have feelings and should be treated with kindness and consideration. Diala is 12 years old.
Winners-Round 3
1st place
Inayah Fathima Faeez
Inayah Fathima Faeez
For her story "A Prescription for a Faltering Future"
2nd place
Inaya Danish Zaidi
Inaya Danish Zaidi
For her story "The World Warrior"
3rd place
Mohammed Hamzah Siddiqui
Mohammed Hamzah Siddiqui
For his story "War Candies"
Category Winners
Most Thought-Provoking Dialogues
Siddharth Manoj Vachali
Advika Gupta
Advika Gupta is an avid reader from Raha International School and her love for reading lead her to writing short stories. Her first published book, titled ‘Story Victory’ has a collection of 12 short stories. She aspires to become a marine biologist and rescue and rehabilitate injured marine animals as she believes they play an important role for the environment.
Inaya Danish Zaidi
Inaya Danish Zaidi is an avid reader from The Winchester School. Her favourite subject is mathematics; she aspires to become an activist for the good of the people and the environment. Her dream is to do her part towards the world’s problems, such as poverty.
Most Gripping Climax
Mohammed Hamzah Siddiqui
Inayah Fathima Faeez
Inayah Fathima Faeez is an ardent reader and writer from Gems United Indian School,Abu Dhabi. Her dream is to become a world renowned author and bureaucrat. Inayah hopes to encourage SDG 11-Sustainable Cities and Communities as she believes development should be long lasting and benefit the generations to come.
Most Captivating Setting
Shaurya Chakravarty
Chris Stanley
Alex Abernethy
Alex Abernethy has just completed Year 7 at Jumeirah College. He has always enjoyed reading and studying English. Alex has written and published two books previously. He is excited to pursue a career in the technology and app development field when he leaves school (which provided the inspiration for this story).
Most Harmonious Inclusion of a theme
Sana Kaushik
Sana Kaushik is an ardent reader from Pristine Private School. Her favourite subjects are Science and Math because she aspires to become an astronaut who wants to dig deeper into life on Mars. Her dream is to promote a zero plastic-pollution world.
Most Inclusive Representation
Sanvika Sandeep
Sanvika Sandeep is an ardent reader and budding writer from Delhi Private School Sharjah, UAE. Her favorite subjects are English, Math and Science. Her dream is to achieve SDGs 4 and 10. She strongly believes that having one's voice heard is a fundamental human right and only quality education can ensure reduced inequality.
Winners-Round 2rs
1st place
Abrar Ahmed Sirohey
Abrar Ahmed Sirohey
For his story "The Beacon"
2nd place
Kripa Dixit
Kripa Dixit
For her story "Sahana and Food Sustainability"
3rd place
Inayah Fathima Faeez
Inayah Fathima Faeez
For her story "Inspiration to Desperation"
Category Winners
Most Thought-Provoking Dialogues
Ethan Dsouza
Most Riveting Use of Language
Mara Machado-Mullet
Mara Machado-Mullett is an avid reader and a passionate animal lover from JESS. When she is not typing up a storm, you’ll find her playing with her dog Max. She aspires to become an accomplished writer and set up an animal sanctuary. Her dream is to give all animals a voice.
Inayah Fathima Faeez
Inayah Fathima Faeez is an avid reader and writing prodigy from GEMS UIS, Abu Dhabi. She loves reading and aspires to become a world-renowned author and bureaucrat. Her dream is to build sustainable cities and communities because it’s important for the urban cities to work in tandem for its people and the environment.
Danial Petric
Danial Petric is a talented and curious researcher from Jumeirah College. His favourite subject is History because it fascinates him. He is empathetic, so he aspires to become a doctor. His dream is for everyone to have access to truthful news because he believes it is powerful.
Most Gripping Climax
Shaivi Kalwani
Diniru Sathnidu Dissanayake
Most Captivating Setting
Abrar Ahmed Sirohey
Kripa Dixit
Mirana Gabin Mathew
Most Harmonious Inclusion of a theme
Jaivardhan Manish Nawani
Most Inclusive Representation
Advay Saravana Kumar
Winners-Round 1
1st place
Saira Thomas
For her story "The Green Warrior"
2nd place
Sashini Manikandan
For her story "Jamila’s Habibi'
3rd place
Shahid Fayis
For his story "Create the Chain"
Category Winners
Most Thought-Provoking Dialogues
Abrar Sirohey
Abrar Ahmed Sirohey is a keen learner and a homeschooler. His favourite activities are playing games with his family and spending time with his cat, Wolfy. He hopes to see change in the field of SDG 7: clean and affordable energy production, storage and consumption and aspires to be a part of that change.
Most Riveting Use of Language
Mir Faraz
Mir is a student at The Winchester School, Jebel Ali. Mir loves to read and believes that words are the most powerful tools of change in the world. A recipient of Diana Award 2020, Mir is deeply committed to environmental protection. He dreams of a world where every form of life is valued and respected, a world where every voice matters.
Joshua Melwin
Joshua Melwin is a creative and helpful boy from School of Knowledge, Sharjah. His favourite activities include drawing, making stop motion films and reading books. His aspiration is to become a NASA Engineer or an animator and he dreams of making a famous full length animated film to entertain people.
Meghna Senthil Kumar
Meghna Senthilkumar is Passionate reader and a fifth grader from Our Own English High school - Girls, Sharjah. Her Interests are reading, writing, astronomy and science. She’s is creative young girl and wants to be a renowned author. Her dream is to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls across the world because she believes that all humans should be treated as one and everyone should get equal opportunities .
Most Gripping Climax
Hazza Al-Ameri
Hazza Al-Ameri is an enthusiastic learner from ADNOC schools. His favorite subject is social studies because he likes understanding today and the future based on historical events and he aspires to be an archeologist. His dream is to see more empathy towards the environment because he believes this leads towards changes.
Aditi Gandhi
Aditi is a compassionate and committed eco-warrior from the Winchester School. Striving to make a difference, she volunteers and fundraises for humanitarian campaigns supporting education. A creative painter, radio show host and published author, she embraces every opportunity to raise awareness on social issues and work for a sustainable future to imperatively protect our precious planet.
Most Captivating Setting
Saira Thomas
Shahid Fayis
Sashini Manikandan
Most Harmonious Inclusion of a theme
Ioana Stefanova
Ioana Stefanova studies in Raha International School in Abu Dhabi. She is smart, funny and caring and loves reading about animals and nature. Ioana aspires to become a scientist and she wants to invent a device for cleaning the oceans. Her dream is to help animals in danger. She believes that all animals should have the right to live safe and free.
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