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31 May, 2021

Congratulations Professor Ibrahim Hoteit!

Professor Ibrahim Hoteit has been awarded the 2020 Kuwait Prize.

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10 February, 2021

What's the catch? Algal blooms influence fishing booms

The timing of phytoplankton blooms in the Red Sea could help determine next year’s fish catch.

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02 February, 2021

A fine-grained view of dust storms

A new analysis of satellite data gives a detailed view of how extreme dust events have changed over time.

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31 January, 2021

Algorithm for algal rhythms

Red Sea atlas of algal blooms reveals the need for more sustainable fish farming.

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16 November, 2020

A sweeping climate model of the Red Sea

An all-inclusive climate model for the entire Red Sea region is supporting Saudi Arabia’s plans for a sustainable future.

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19 July, 2020

Clear skies for Saudi Arabia's "new future" project

A high-resolution atmospheric assessment for the northern Red Sea coast in Saudi Arabia shows the region has some of the best air quality in the Kingdom.

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28 June, 2020

Red Sea’s coral reefs help to protect the KSA coast

Modeling shows that coral reefs off the east coast of Saudi Arabia play a vital role in protecting the coastal zone.

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20 January, 2020

Coral genes go with the flow further than expected

Simulations reveal unexpected connections in the Red Sea basin that could help marine conservation.

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12 January, 2020

Arabian Peninsula a trap for summer dust

Summer dust has been increasing over the Arabian Peninsula for the past decade with global implications.

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20 August, 2019

Measuring solar stores of the Arabian Peninsula

Mapping variations in sunlight across the Arabian Peninsula reveals a bright future for solar energy in the region.

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02 July, 2019

Red Sea temperatures to cool in coming decades

Exploring the links between natural climate cycles and the sea-surface temperature of the Red Sea reveals a cooling trend during the next few decades.

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23 June, 2019

Simulating Red Sea water exchanges

Powerful computer simulations are revealing new insights into water exchanges between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

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18 June, 2019

Changing how we predict coral bleaching

Powerful computer simulations are revealing new insights into water exchanges between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

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27 May, 2019

Remote sensing of toxic algal blooms

Powerful computer simulations are revealing new insights into water exchanges between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

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09 May, 2015

Winter monsoons keep the Red Sea fertile

A warmer Red Sea may be more productive due to the influence of winter monsoons.

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14 May, 2014

KAUST student attains 2nd place in the North Africa & Middle East SPE Student Paper Contest

Klemens Katterbauer, awarded second place and best PhD student at the Society of Petroleum Engineers Post Graduate Student Paper Contest.

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11 March, 2014

Mr. Ali Aldawood 1st EAGE Geo-Quiz winner

Mr. Ali Aldawood wins first place in the 1st EAGE Geo-Quiz competition in the Middle East held in GEO 2014 held, Bahrain.​

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21 January, 2014

Young Professional Competition Success at the International Petroleum Technology Conference in Doha 2014

KAUST was successfully represented at the Young Professional Competition at the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) in Doha in 2014.

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11 March, 2013

Mohamad successfully defended his PhD thesis proposal

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11 March, 2013

Mohamad was awarded the provost Academic Excellence Award for KAUST PhD students

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