New Windows Lockscreen Coming Soon
As part of our ongoing cybersecurity awareness efforts, the Information Security Department will soon deploy a new Windows lockscreen to university-managed devices. The update will...
Category : University Updates
Help Shape the KAUST Portal Experience
KAUST is undertaking an initiative to enhance the Portal experience, with a focus on redesigning the homepage layout, navigation, and how you find and access...
Integrated email protection for Outlook users
Starting June 28, 2026, we’re introducing improved email protection directly within your existing email tools. What is New: Old Outlook Report Phish Button New Outlook...
KAUST enters Global Top 50 in Times Higher Education Impact Ratings
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has entered the Global Top 50 of the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings for the...
The World Cup Is On. So Are the Scammers.
The Information Security Department reminds the KAUST community to remain vigilant during major global events such as the FIFA World Cup, where heightened online activity...
Temporary Museum closure for annual maintenance
The Museum of Science and Technology in Islam, will be temporarily closed for annual maintenance from June 21 to July 2, 2026. During this period,...
Planned security drill June 15
KAUST Security will conduct a planned security drill at the Security Headquarters (SHQ) and the surrounding area on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Saudi Arabian...
Cyclist access through main gates — eligibility conditions and clarifications
Further to the announcement of April 19, 2026, and in response to questions received from the community regarding eligibility, the Government Affairs & Security Department...
Policy Institute Speaker Series: Connecting Science, diplomacy and policymaking for the benefit of the society
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMLocation: Virtual The Policy Institute at KAUST invites you to a timely discussion with Dr. Maurizio Bona, former advisor to the director general of CERN....
World Environment Day 2026: Together for Climate Action
On June 5, KAUST joins the global community in marking World Environment Day, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). This year’s theme focuses...
