The Latest Breaking News from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has conducted observational experiments in the houses located inside the campus to create a new cooling system that consumes energy less than the currently used systems. These experiments aim at testing the efficiency of the new system under different weather conditions…

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced on Tuesday that it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) to provide training to SIDF members via two programs: the KAUST SME Maharat and the KAUST Academy. The partnership aims to upskill the local…

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Intel and Brightskies have collaborated to develop self-driving mobility platform with launching REDD, a strategic initiative that puts research innovations in artificial intelligence to the test in a proof-of-concept, self-driving vehicle. REDD is the outcome of a strategic collaborative initiative between KAUST…

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) announced a new collaboration agreement with Ocean Aero, a manufacturer and service provider of ocean-going Autonomous Underwater and Surface Vehicles (AUSVs). Ocean Aero and Shelf Subsea, a service company for the marine industry, will bring the AUSVs into Saudi Arabia, which will…

The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) has launched a program to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the field of innovation, with the aim of developing the industry sector in the Kingdom. The joint program was launched in cooperation with the King Abdullah University of Science…

National Geographic Abu Dhabi is shining the spotlight on Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Chasing Answers, a new four-part series that explores the emergence of the Thuwal-based institution as a hub for groundbreaking scientific research and development in the region and the world. Home…

Researchers at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) are presenting new solutions to achieve the best AI (artificial intelligence) speeds and performances by building a neural network mimicking the biology of the human brain in a microchip. KAUST researchers have laid the groundwork for more efficient hardware-based…

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) launched last week the Green Roads Initiative in Thuwal, aimed at protecting the environment and improve sustainable development that contributes to fulfilling a key goal of the Saudi Vision 2030. The Initiative is led by a Social Responsibility team, which is…

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) hosted Ignite initiative, an ideation challenge granting students of Saudi universities an opportunity to put forward their ideas and innovative solutions for some of the biggest issues in the region and the world. The challenge was held over two days and kicked…