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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is an international, graduate-level research university dedicated to inspiring a new age of scientific achievement in the Kingdom, in the region, and around the globe. As an independent, merit-based institution, KAUST’s pioneering matrix structure of academic divisions and interdisciplinary research centers enables top researchers from around the globe and across all cultures to work together to solve challenging scientific and technological issues.

16/10/2026

This plant may look beautiful, but it can wipe out a farmer's entire harvest.
Parasitic weeds such as Striga and broomrape survive by taking water and nutrients from their host crops, severely stunting growth and reducing harvests.

At KAUST, Professor Salim Al-Babili and his research team are developing ways to control these parasites, including compounds that trick their seeds into sprouting with no crop to feed on. They are also developing crops with greater resistance.

Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow. This World Food Day, discover how KAUST researchers are developing new ways to protect crops and support future food security.

07/10/2026

New reports measure what KAUST delivers for Saudi Arabia. Here is what they found:
💼 KAUST supports approximately 28,800 jobs
🇸🇦 65% of Saudi alumni remain in the Kingdom
🌍 15% of international alumni choose to stay in Saudi Arabia
💰 Approx US$5.6 billion in economic value for Saudi Arabia every year
🔁 Approx US$5.20 returned to the Saudi economy for every US$1 invested

Explore the findings: https://kaust.link/impact-report-fb

04/10/2026

What if healing could happen faster?
Enabled through KAUST’s National Transformation Institute (NTI), Repeatera uses discoveries in RNA science to support the body’s natural healing process, opening new possibilities for regenerative medicine.

Made possible by KAUST.
On a Mission for Saudi Arabia and the world.
https://kaust.link/Repeatera-FB

KAUST marked Saudi National Day with pride, celebrating the Kingdom’s rich history, culture and heritage.From the KAUST ...
28/09/2026

KAUST marked Saudi National Day with pride, celebrating the Kingdom’s rich history, culture and heritage.

From the KAUST campus to the Thuwal community, the occasion brought together university community members and local residents in a shared celebration of national pride and belonging.

KAUST welcomed the next generation of scientists for a hands-on experience of discovery.BioBooths 2026 brought KAUST’s m...
27/09/2026

KAUST welcomed the next generation of scientists for a hands-on experience of discovery.

BioBooths 2026 brought KAUST’s marine and terrestrial biodiversity work to life through 12 interactive booths. Students from The KAUST School and local schools across Thuwal moved between stations, asking questions, examining specimens and exploring topics ranging from coral ecosystems and marine life to desert wildlife, plants and conservation efforts across campus.

The event transformed ongoing research and biodiversity work into experiences students could see, touch, question and connect with directly. It also offered a glimpse into what conservation looks like in practice at KAUST, where research, education and environmental stewardship come together along the Red Sea coast.

22/09/2026

What started as a KAUST course project became published research that could help scientists better protect coral reefs. 🪸

KAUST researchers and students tested a simpler way to assess coral bleaching using digital photos and color analysis, making coral health monitoring more accessible and less reliant on specialized equipment. 📸🔬

Developed by Ricardo Pedraza-Pohlenz, Elisa Zogno, Nicole J. Burt, Sriharsha Chowdarapu, Mafalda Isidro, Gage Mele, and Viktor Nunes Peinemann, the project shows how classroom learning can contribute to real-world reef research.

22/09/2026

Happy Saudi National Day.​
Across KAUST, we are answering difficult questions, building new capabilities and applying science, research and innovation to the Kingdom’s ambitions. ​
This Saudi National Day, we celebrate the traits that define Saudi Arabia and how they are shaping the future ahead of us.

​Wishing our KAUST community, near and far, a proud and joyful Saudi National Day.

This World Alzheimer’s Day, we’re looking at what happens long before a diagnosis.At KAUST, researchers across bioscienc...
21/09/2026

This World Alzheimer’s Day, we’re looking at what happens long before a diagnosis.

At KAUST, researchers across bioscience, bioengineering, statistics and AI are studying the earliest biological changes, brain signals and patterns associated with ageing and neurodegenerative disease.

From understanding how ageing cells affect surrounding tissue, to exploring how the brain uses energy and how complex data can reveal hidden patterns, their work is helping build a clearer picture of disease before symptoms fully emerge.

Because understanding what happens earlier could help shape more informed approaches to detection, diagnosis and future care.

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