Eva Fathima Basheer, a fifth-grade student of GEMS Millennium School in Sharjah, UAE, was honoured with the Star Achiever title at the International Star Kids Awards 2026, held recently. This prestigious award recognises her exceptional achievements in academics, literature, innovation, arts, and community service. A native of Aletty village in Sullia, Eva has demonstrated consistent excellence in both curricular and co-curricular activities.
Her academic honours include Class Topper Awards, Golden Ribbon Awards, and Academic Laureate Awards from her school. Additionally, she has earned numerous merit scholarships, trophies, medals, and achievement certificates for her outstanding performances in national and international Olympiads. Eva is also a published author, with a storybook and three co-authored books to her credit. She has been recognised by the India Book of Records and the Arabian World Records for reading English storybooks for the longest uninterrupted duration by a child.
Beyond her literary pursuits, Eva has developed and published multiple AI-powered educational learning applications and videos. She is committed to community service, participating in volunteer initiatives that support social causes, and pursues her passion for art through various competitions and creative activities. Eva is the daughter of Mahammad Basheer and Haseena, who are currently residing in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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