Guinness World Record Achieved! ISG Jubail Joins a Global Reading Milestone

Congratulations to the ISG Jubail community on becoming official record breakers! Our participation in a worldwide reading initiative has contributed to a verified Guinness World Records title for the most people reading online in 12 hours. Together with 153,862 fellow readers from more than 92 countries, our community became part of an extraordinary global achievement celebrating the power of reading.

The record attempt brought together schools, families and individuals across the world, united by a shared appreciation for books and storytelling. By joining the online event, elementary students at ISG Jubail had the opportunity to take part in something much bigger than their own classrooms, knowing that thousands of readers in different countries were reading alongside them.

The original event offered students an engaging opportunity to connect with literature through a special session with award-winning author and screenwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Students listened as he read from his book, ‘The Blockbusters!’ and shared insights into the inspiration behind his writing. His reflections on how personal experiences can shape stories encouraged young readers to think about the ideas and perspectives that influence the books they enjoy.

Now, with the record officially verified, the significance of the experience has taken on an even greater meaning. Every participating reader contributed to a shared effort, with the final achievement reflecting the collective involvement of communities across the globe. For our students, being part of this milestone is a wonderful reminder that reading can connect people well beyond their immediate surroundings.

At ISG Jubail, encouraging a love of reading is an important part of helping students develop curiosity, explore new ideas and discover different perspectives. Taking part in a global record-breaking initiative gave our elementary students another reason to celebrate books and the connections they create.

A huge congratulations to our students and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make ISG Jubail part of this remarkable achievement. We are proud to be among the readers who made history!