Congratulations Professor Ibrahim Hoteit!

31 May, 2021

Professor Ibrahim Hoteit has been awarded the 2020 Kuwait Prize.

What's the catch? Algal blooms influence fishing booms

10 February, 2021

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

A fine-grained view of dust storms

02 February, 2021

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

Algorithm for algal rhythms

31 January, 2021

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

A sweeping climate model of the Red Sea

16 November, 2020

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

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

19 July, 2020

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.

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

28 June, 2020

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

Coral genes go with the flow further than expected

20 January, 2020

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

Arabian Peninsula a trap for summer dust

12 January, 2020

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

Measuring solar stores of the Arabian Peninsula

20 August, 2019

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

Red Sea temperatures to cool in coming decades

02 July, 2019

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.

Simulating Red Sea water exchanges

23 June, 2019

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

Changing how we predict coral bleaching

18 June, 2019

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

Remote sensing of toxic algal blooms

27 May, 2019

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

Winter monsoons keep the Red Sea fertile

09 May, 2015

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

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

14 May, 2014

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

Mr. Ali Aldawood 1st EAGE Geo-Quiz winner

11 March, 2014

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

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

21 January, 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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