Donating blood is a great way to make a difference to someone in need. Whether you’re a long-term donor or it’s your first time, we encourage you to help save lives by participating in our blood donation days. KAUST Health and Government Affairs are pleased to offer the following blood donation days.
Only 100 slots are still available. Follow the booking instructions below and book your appointment now.
Dates: November 13 – 17
Times: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: The KAUST Health parking lot next to the fire station
Who can donate blood?
All KAUST residents, employees, students and service providers, aged 18-60.
Who cannot donate blood?
People within the following criteria cannot donate:
- Donated blood in the last two months.
- Weigh less than 50kg.
- Pregnant or has been pregnant within the last six weeks.
- Had a blood transfusion or surgery in the past six months.
- Recent cold or a respiratory tract infection.
- Taken antibiotics in the last seven days.
- Tattoo, acupuncture or dental treatment in the past six months.
- Blood disease, bleeding disorder or malignant disease.
- Heart disease.
How do I book an appointment to give blood?
Please book an appointment for your blood donation on the KAUST Booking System.
*bookings are required – no walk-ins will be accepted.
Blood donation is a simple process
1- Go directly to the parking lot close to the fire station.
2- Please bring your Iqama / Saudi National ID for registration.
3- Get a mini-physical examination.
4- Donate blood.
5- Have a snack.
If you have any questions or need assistance regarding registration, please contact fatmah.hadadi@kaust.edu.sa.
Thank you in advance,
Sulaiman Al-Thunayan Chris Sealey
Vice President, Government Affairs Vice President, Community Life