KAUST cases
One new positive case was identified on campus yesterday. The total number of cases of COVID-19 identified at KAUST is now 29 with 3 of those currently active in quarantine.
Contact tracing was minimal as the person was following Keeping KAUST Safe guidelines. The person is now in quarantine.
This demonstrates how critically important it is to follow Keeping KAUST Safe guidelines at all times.
We are keeping in touch with all of our active cases and monitoring their progress. We wish each of these community members well.
Taxi services resume activities
We would like to inform community members that effective Wednesday, July 8, Hanco and Saptco taxi services will resume their activities.
Bookings can be made here.
Customers are required to follow the Keeping KAUST Safe guidelines regarding face coverings and physical distancing.
Community retail and coffee shops reopening
We are happy to share with the community that the Discovery Cinema kiosk, Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co. and Giordano will resume their activities effective Wednesday, July 8.
For opening hours, please visit this page.
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 London on July 9 (SV107)
- Riyadh to Paris on July 11 (SV127)
- Riyadh to Frankfurt on July 12 (SV179)
- Jeddah to London on July 14 (SV107)
- Jeddah to Frankfurt on July 15 (SV167)
- Jeddah to Paris on July 15 (SV127)
- Riyadh to London Heathrow on July 16 (SV107)
- Riyadh to Washington DC on July 15 (SV035)
- Riyadh to Paris on July 18 (SV127)
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
