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His Royal Highness the Crown Prince launches the new strategy of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology "KAUST"
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince launches the new strategy of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology "KAUST"
KAUST researchers discover an innovative way to explore the Red Sea’s precious Blue Carbon ecosystems
KAUST researchers discover an innovative way to explore the Red Sea’s precious Blue Carbon ecosystems
Record number of Saudi students graduate from KAUST in 2024
Record number of Saudi students graduate from KAUST in 2024
KAUST showcases sustainability innovations on world stage at COP16
KAUST showcases sustainability innovations on world stage at COP16
Saudi Arabia announces the establishment of a new international water research center
Saudi Arabia announces the establishment of a new international water research center
KAUST teams with National Center for Wildlife
KAUST teams with National Center for Wildlife
KAUST receives large investment to strengthen research in date palms
KAUST receives large investment to strengthen research in date palms
KAUST tops Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings again, 2024
KAUST tops Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings again, 2024
Action plan for Land Restoration and Food Systems
Action plan for Land Restoration and Food Systems

New policy paper proposes key strategies for addressing the climate and biodiversity loss crises

KAUST commits to research for the disabled
KAUST commits to research for the disabled

Agreement with King Salman Center for Disability Research to advance healthcare for the disabled

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We are a unique destination for bright minds from around the globe, and in our 15-year history, we have solidified a place as one of the top-ranked research universities in the world.

#1,140,321 Citations

Citations: 1,140,321 (All Publications, Self-citations: included, Source: Scopus - data as of Jan 20, 2025)

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Publications affiliated with KAUST: 32120 (All Publications, Source: Scopus - data as of Jan 20, 2025)

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