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KAUST Academy Supporting the Community through KEY Tutoring

annieJan 11, 2026January 11, 20260

For TKS Students, Grades 1–12 As part of KAUST Academy’s commitment to supporting the community through the KAUST Enrichment for Youth (KEY) initiative, we are

Registration Open for January Art Club classes

annieJan 6, 2026January 6, 20260

The Art Club offers classes, workshops, and two studios where members can attend workshops and work on their own projects. Classes take place at the

Notice: Emergency operations drill in Oasis residences on January 7, 2026

annieJan 5, 2026January 11, 20260

The HSE Fire Department, supported by other KAUST Emergency Operations teams, Security, and KAUST Health, will conduct a planned fire drill at the Oasis residential

Temporary Road Closure: Black Iris Road intersection with Bayt al Hikmah Boulevard

annieJan 1, 2026January 1, 20260

Please note that the Section of Beacon Avenue (Black Iris) Road intersection with Bayt al Hikmah Boulevard Near early years east school will be fully closed

Temporary Road Closure: Safaa Gardens Daycare – Cactus Ln (Early Childhood Center)

annieDec 25, 2025December 25, 20250

Please note that a section of Cactus Ln Road will be full closed on December 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., due to maintenance

EXTENDED – PETROMIN: Gas Station Temporary Closure

annieDec 25, 2025December 25, 20250

Please be advised that the temporary closure of the Petromin Gas Station has been extended through Thursday, December 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,

Rising Stars in AI Symposium 2026

annieDec 21, 2025January 1, 20260

The Rising Stars in AI Symposium is geared towards young researchers (including Ph.D. students, postdocs, and junior faculty) who have recently published promising work at

Temporary Road Closure: Extension – King Abdullah Monument Access Road

annieDec 21, 20251

Please be informed that the King Abdullah Monument access road and Intersection behind Tamimi Supermarket will be partially closed from 22 December 2025 until 31

Gate 1B Temporary Single-Lane Operation

annieDec 18, 20250

Please be advised that Gate 1B will operate with a single lane from December 18 to January 14, 2026 between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM,

From Engineers to Founders: Highlights from the TIE Ventures Showcase

annieDec 16, 2025December 16, 20250

At KAUST, the first TIE Ventures Showcase marked a new kind of graduation moment—not with theses, but with 13 startup ventures pitched on stage. The Showcase is the culmination of KAUST’s Technology