KAUST cases
Two new cases of COVID-19 have been identified at KAUST, bringing the total number of cases of COVID-19 identified at KAUST to 18. The new identified cases were in quarantine, as was their small contact tracing group. All members of both groups remain in quarantine.
All of the previous positive cases have been discharged upon completion of the MOH testing requirements. We are keeping in touch with all of our cases and monitoring their progress. We wish each of these community members well.
KAUST-organized Saudia flights
We are pleased to share with the community various options for flights operated by Saudia from Jeddah or Riyadh to final destinations based on the estimated demand from the KAUST community.
Many of these options have already been posted on the Saudia website for your direct booking while other destination options will gradually be posted.
See the available flight options here.
We have been advised by Saudia that any flight schedule is subject to demand.
Prices are available on the Saudia website.
Please ensure that you have the correct visa type for the country that you would like to travel to. You should also arrange your exit re-entry visa prior to travel and ensure organizing your connection flight to your final destination.
For more information about possible inbound and outbound flights after the month of June, please click here.
Important: Please also review the announcement shared late March regarding repatriation flights, exit re-entry visas, insurance, etc.
SABB working hours update
SABB bank has informed us that their operating hours have been modified. Effective today and for the next two weeks, SABB will operate:Sunday through Thursday – 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
It is important to abide by all physical distancing directives and to wear a face covering at all times upon your visit. Please refer to the Keep KAUST Safe guidelines for additional precautions.
Once again, we’d like to thank you for your cooperation and ongoing adherence to directives. These have been designed to keep you safe and to help manage the crisis.
KAUST COVID-19 Crisis Center (KC3)
What are the opening hours of South Beach and the pools?
South Beach is open:
- Monday – Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Friday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
HSC pool: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
IRC pool: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily
Learn more about myths and facts on the HSE website.
Community resources
COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline
Need to talk? Our team of qualified professionals is here to help.
Call the Emotional Support Helpline at +966 (0)54 470 0804.
Virtual Community Hub
The Virtual Community Hub brings together information about what events and activities are taking place in KAUST this week, what community projects are ongoing and how you can get involved in making your community a better place to live! If you have an idea for a community initiative, activity or project, then e-mail getengaged@kaust.edu.sa.
The content on this page will be updated regularly… so store the link in your browser bookmarks and come back soon!
Staying informed
- Stay informed about COVID-19 and the University’s directives here
- Contact the COVID-19 Operations Hub or call 012 808 0950 Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- For other matters please call:
- 054 470 0804 — for Emotional Support Helpline
- 012 808 0959 — for Facilities Management
- 012 808 2055 — for Human Resources
- 054 470 1111 — for Government Affairs
- Review changes to operating hours for facilities, services and programs
