KAUST cases
The total number of cases of COVID-19 identified at KAUST remains at 26.We are keeping in touch with all of our active cases and monitoring their progress. We wish each of these community members well.
Phased return of recreation activities
Community Life are bringing back several recreation activities effective Thursday, June 25 including:
- Exercise and weightlifting at the gyms
- Fitness classes
- Bowling
- Indoor volleyball and racquet sports
Many activities have limited capacity and pre-booking of most activities is required. We request your patience as we work to support the “new normal.”
Visit the recreation updates page for complete details, including what to bring with you, for each of the activities listed above.
The Keep KAUST Safe guidelines are in place for all recreation activities at KAUST. Please ensure you understand and comply with these requirements at all times.We hope you enjoy the return of these activities, and we look forward to safely bringing additional activities to the community, in due course.
Outbound Saudia flights
We would like to keep KAUST residents informed that Saudia flights are now open for booking on the Saudia website:
- Riyadh to Paris on June 27 (SV127)
- Jeddah to London on June 28 (SV115)
- Riyadh to Frankfurt on June 28 (SV179)
- Riyadh to Madrid on June 30 (SV227)
- Jeddah to London on July 1 (SV115)
- Riyadh to Paris on July 1 (SV127)
- Riyadh to Frankfurt on July 1 (SV167)
- Jeddah to Washington on July 1 (SV037)
- Jeddah to London on July 2 (SV115)
- Jeddah to Washington D.C. on July 2 (SV035)
- Jeddah to Washington D.C. on July 3 (SV037)
- Riyadh to Washington D.C. on July 4 (SV037)
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)
Community resources
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
