Please note that a section of the Tamimi Parking will be fully closed from June 18 to July 18, 2026, due to construction and repair works.

Please note that a section of Safaa Garden, Nargis Lane, in front of G-3045, will be partially closed from June 16 to June 26, 2026, for major maintenance work.

Please note that Gate 1B will operate with a single lane, alternating for entry and exit, from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily from June 16 to June 18, 2026, due to enhancement work.

Saudi Arabia faces Spain this Sunday in a decisive FIFA World Cup 2026 match, and the KAUST community is invited to experience every moment together at the FIFA Fan Zone.

Please note that the Harbor Sports Club Arena will be temporarily closed from May 12 to June 21 to carry out a range of improvements across the facility.

The Climbing Wall at the Island Recreation Club will be taking a short summer break from Monday, June 22 to Wednesday, July 22.

The Museum of Science and Technology in Islam, will be temporarily closed for annual maintenance from June 21 to July 2, 2026. During this period, we will be making improvements to enhance your future museum experience.

Safaa Golf Club welcomes the entire KAUST community to enjoy our Sunday Community Walks every Sunday from 3:00 p.m. onwards.

Join us as we officially kick off the Fan Zone with special entertainment and live streaming of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Please note that the Great Wall Bistro has permanently closed its restaurant at KAUST effective June 7.

The KAUST Men’s and Ladies’ Volleyball Leagues brought together 9 men’s teams and 6 women’s teams for weeks of fierce competition and outstanding team spirit.

From June 11 to July 19, 2026, Discovery Square will transform into a vibrant hub of football, entertainment, and community spirit.

Kick off your summer by reconnecting mind and body with our new Yoga Classes at the Island Recreation Club!

Please note that the Climbing Wall at the IRC will be temporarily closed on Thursday, June 4 for its annual inspection.

Please note that a section of the Waste Transfer Building entrance road will be closed partially from Jun 1, 2026, to Jun 10, 2026, due to major maintenance work.

This June, explore the Red Sea like never before!

Our McDonald’s food truck will be away from KAUST for a short time and back soon to serve the community again. The truck will also be temporarily unavailable for short periods during select major regional events throughout the year.

As Eid Al-Adha celebrations begin on Wednesday May 27,  Campus & Community (C&C) extends our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones.

We are pleased to announce that a special bus transportation service will be available this year, exclusively for community members traveling to Makkah to perform Hajj.

To help protect your home and belongings, we have prepared a checklist of simple actions to take both at KAUST and when traveling.