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From lab to global stage: KAUST venture wins US$1 million Hult Prize

annieSep 9, 2026September 9, 20260

Flow Guard Solutions has won the 2026 Hult Prize and its US$1 million grand prize, beating roughly 18,000 teams from more than 220 universities. The

Search smarter. Publish stronger

annieSep 9, 2026September 9, 20260

Advance your research skills with KAUST Library fall training season The University Library invites the KAUST academic community to the Library Training Season, running September

September Weekend Specials at South Beach

annieSep 9, 2026September 9, 20260

Every Friday and Saturday11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Moonlight Café at South Beach Make South Beach your weekend food stop this September. Every Friday and Saturday,

3v3 Basketball Tournament

annieSep 9, 2026September 9, 20260

September 18 – 19, 20265:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Island Recreation Club, outdoor basketball court Dribble your way to the win! The 3v3 Basketball Tournament is

South Beach Sunday Closure

annieSep 9, 2026September 9, 20260

Starting September 13, South Beach will be closed on Sundays instead of Tuesdays. The beach will reopen on Tuesdays and continue to follow its current

Ministry of Energy – Energy Hackathon 2026

annieSep 8, 2026September 8, 20260

Turn your ideas into solutions for the future of energy. The Ministry of Energy is inviting KAUST students, postdoctoral fellows, researchers, and faculty members to

Cattery Open Day

annieSep 8, 2026September 9, 20260

The Animal Welfare Club is inviting the KAUST community to its first Cattery Open Day on Friday, September 11, from 5:00 p.m. at the Cattery.

TIE Seminar Series: September 2026

annieSep 8, 2026September 14, 20260

Ideas. Innovation. Entrepreneurship. Real-world experience. The Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship (TIE) Seminar Series brings entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and industry leaders to KAUST to share their

KAUST Academy graduates 290 students from specializations program

annieSep 8, 2026September 8, 20260

KAUST celebrated the graduation of 290 students from KAUST Academy’s Specialization Program this week. The program develops Saudi talent in five technical fields identified as