As part of KAUST’s commitment to education and cultural enrichment, we are hosting a series of workshops in collaboration with the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, fostering artistic dialogue and supporting creative talent within the Kingdom. More details including registration links will be added soon to the KAUST X Biennale webpage below.

We are happy to announce the opening of 476 additional parking spaces in Building 16 from April 10.

We are proactively addressing mosquito concerns to ensure the safety and well-being of the KAUST community. As we continue to identify breeding sites, we ask for your support in tackling this challenge.

Campus and Community is pleased to provide complimentary airport shuttles for the upcoming holidays. Buses will be running from KAUST to Jeddah International Airport Terminal 1 on Thursday, March 27, Friday 28 and Saturday 29.

We are pleased to share that KAUST’s Sulaiman Saleh Olayan Institute has been awarded LEED Platinum certification, the highest level of sustainability accreditation, by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Eid Mubarak! To help you plan for the holiday, please take note of the following updates to services and activities during Eid.

Celebrate Eid with a memorable 20-minute boat ride along the breathtaking Red Sea!

KAUST Got Talent is back for the third edition. All KAUST employees and adult residents are encouraged to participate! Share your talent and join this lively and entertaining event with exciting prizes!

This April, it’s time to Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give—not just in theory, but in action.

Black Iris Road, at the intersection with Discovery Boulevard, after Campus main gate will be closed from Thursday, March 27 to Sunday, April 06. This closure is essential for ongoing work to enhance and open more parking spaces.

Campus and Community (C&C) is excited to announce the winners of the Waste Bin Art Initiative, where artists transformed waste bins into stunning public art.

Join KAUST in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the ‘Sharing is Caring’ campaign, a heartfelt initiative dedicated to compassion, community, and responsible giving. This year, the focus is on making a sustainable impact by distributing thoughtfully prepared food hampers to those in need in Thuwal and surrounding areas.

Simple actions to take to protect your things both when you’re at KAUST and when you’re traveling.

A section of Shaheen Lane 2 Garden area will be fully closed in both directions from March 11 until March 20, for 10 days due to maintenance repair work. Residents living on the affected stretch of the road will have special access to their driveways and garages, facilitated by a 24/7 road guard who will control access to ensure smooth and safe entry.

A section of South Research Road, from the University Campus to the Suliman S. Olayan Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship entrance, and continuing towards South Beach, will be closed in both directions from March 13 until May 3.

KAUST is proud to be an Education Partner for the Islamic Arts Biennale 2025, marking the second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale where we have partnered with this prestigious event since the last Biennale in 2023. This extraordinary event celebrates Islamic culture, history, and contemporary artistic expression.

We are excited to introduce the Safaa Golf Club feature on KAUSTCentral, launched by Campus and Community (C&C) in collaboration with KAUST SMART.

The WISER 2025 Summer Program is a four-week, full-time internship program offering valuable work experience to High School students in Grades 10-12 and undergraduate University students (aged up to 25) whose parents live at KAUST.

A section of Achievement Road (Road #7) will be partially closed from March 2nd for 10 days, allowing only one-way access due to maintenance work. A flagman will be on-site 24/7 to assist with traffic flow.

We’re happy to announce that the Harbor Library will be hosting a variety of evening activities for children throughout the holy month of Ramadan to keep our kids creative, happy, and engaged.