The King Abdulaziz Public Library, in cooperation with the Riyadh Education Department, will launch its 26th annual Free Reading Festival for public school students on Sunday.

Running from May 10 to 14 in Riyadh, the festival will bring together over 100 schools, more than 1,550 students, and a number of educators and teachers.

The event aims to foster a love of reading, expand students' literary and scientific horizons, and encourage teachers to promote independent reading.

It will also provide a platform to showcase student talents and strengthen Arabic language skills.