Riyadh:The King Abdulaziz Public Library is home to more than 32,625 rare titles, serving as a vital resource for researchers and readers interested in scholarly, cultural, historical, and literary works. This initiative is part of the library's dedication to preserving Arab printed heritage.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the library's collection features early European editions, which include 78 books on the Prophetic biography, 113 translations of the meanings of the Holy Quran into European languages, 55 on Quranic studies, and 54 on Islamic sources. Additionally, it holds 8,271 rare Arabic titles, all meticulously catalogued, classified, and indexed in a database to improve accessibility.

The library also maintains several special collections, such as the one from American Orientalist George Rentz, which contains rare books, manuscripts, maps, and documents, alongside approximately 3,265 works in foreign languages. Another significant collection belonged to Hamza Boubakeur, the former head of the Islamic Institute and imam of the Grand Mosque of Paris, comprising 17,170 titles across 19,821 volumes in multiple languages.

These collections encompass a wide array of topics, including Islamic religious sciences, literature, travelogues, and regional accounts, particularly focusing on Saudi Arabia, the Arabian Gulf, and the broader Islamic world, offering valuable resources for cultural and historical research.