KAUST cases
One new case of COVID-19 has been identified at KAUST, bringing the total number of cases to 33. The case was identifed through contact tracing linked to a previous case. Contact tracing is in the process of being completed and all direct contacts will be quarantined.
We are keeping in touch with all of our active cases and monitoring their progress. We wish each of these community members well.
Iqama and exit/re-entry visa extensions
The Department of Government Affairs has worked closely with the Saudi government to automatically renew expired iqamas and exit/re-entry visas for KAUST community members, their family members and dependents who are currently out of the Kingdom.
The service, which starts this week, is free of charge and does not require action by individuals.
The following has been arranged:
- Three-month extension of expired iqamas
- Three-month extension of expired exit/re-entry visas
Please note: The extension is only available for iqamas and exit/re-entry visas that have expired between March 6, 2020 and July 31, 2020.
For additional details about this service, please read the full announcement here.
R3T Research Focus
Hernando Ombao
The global, multifarious challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic has scientists tapping their wide-ranging fields of expertise to attack the problem on many fronts.
Professor Hernando Ombao aims to give public health officials and hospital administrators an accurate set of scenarios, from the optimistic to the pessimistic, they can use for preparedness.
Read more about Ombao and his team’s research on the KAUST website.
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
