Kuwait: Qatari teen wonder featured in Qatar and Kuwait school textbooks

Ghanim Al-Muftah, often dubbed the Qatari “miracle child” for having overcome the physical limits imposed by rare Caudal Regression Syndrome which impaired the development of his lower spine, is now featured in both Qatari and Kuwaiti school textbooks.

His life journey is study material for 10th-grade life and vocation skills book, which is in Arabic.

In Kuwait his story is published in 8th grade English book. A user tweeted a picture of the lesson and the cover, which was posted on Instagram and Twitter by  Ghanim.
The lesson is titled «My incredible story» by Ghanim Al Muftah.

“Qatari teenager Ghanim was born with a rare disease which stops the development of the lower spine. Doctors told his family he probably would not survive. Ghanim has inspired people around the world by surviving and, incredibly, by becoming an athlete. He shares his story of hope and determination with the world. His dream is to become a Paralympian,” the lesson continued.

«Through my Instagram account, where I have almost one million followers, I want to say that everyone has the right to dream. Social media is a window to the world. It helps us get our message out there faster and we have to use it in a positive and useful way. I want people to understand that people with disabilities are capable of giving and are active in society,” Ghanim said in the lesson.

Thanking the Ministry of Education of Qatar and Kuwait he tweeted (translation from Arabic):

“The Ministry of Education in Qatar has had my profile in grade 10 curriculum of life and vocational skills subject. This was great encouragement, I thank you to all.”

“Today, I would also like to thank the Ministry of Education in the State of Kuwait for their generous initiative to develop a profile in the eighth-grade curriculum. Thank you from the heart and I wish to be a good ambassador of my country Qatar.”

Ghanim al Muftah is an inspiration to many. At an young age, this budding entrepreneur, aspirational Para-Olympian and social media success has won the hearts of nearly 1 million followers on Instagram and practically everyone he’s ever met. Ghanim has only ever confronted his situation with courage and determination. Although still just a teenager, Ghanim has achieved so much in his lifetime, despite his physical impediments.

He has set up his own charities, is active in various sports activities and is also an entrepreneur after setting up his own ice cream shop.