KAUST and NEOM have signed an agreement to establish the KAUST-NEOM Center of Excellence for NEOM Research at KAUST. The center will focus on solutions for challenges in sustainable energy, urban planning, agriculture, seismology, water desalination, AI, big data, and sensors. NEOM will be backed by over $500 billion in funding. Why it matters: The partnership signifies a major investment in R&D and technological innovation within Saudi Arabia, aligning with the Kingdom's vision for economic diversification and development of cutting-edge technologies.
KAUST has launched a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies, chaired by Professor Husam Alshareef, to develop and deploy innovative renewable energy and storage technologies. The center will focus on homegrown technologies invented at KAUST and aims to attract investments, partnerships, and market interest for commercial adoption. Research will focus on prototyping and scaling technologies across six key themes including advanced photovoltaics and new battery chemistries. Why it matters: This initiative aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, supporting the Kingdom's climate goals and transition to sustainable energy while creating jobs and enhancing energy security.
KAUST and FEI (likely referring to FEI Company, now part of Thermo Fisher Scientific) have established a new Center of Excellence. The center will be located at the KAUST Research & Technology Park on the KAUST campus. Why it matters: This partnership enhances KAUST's research capabilities and fosters innovation in science and technology within Saudi Arabia.
KAUST has launched four Centers of Excellence (CoEs) focusing on Health, Sustainable Environment, Energy, and Economies of the Future, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. One CoE, chaired by Professor Bernard Ghanem and co-chaired by Professor Juergen Schmidhuber, will focus on generative AI. These centers aim to deliver impactful solutions that directly contribute to national economic objectives. Why it matters: This initiative signifies a major push towards applied AI research and development within Saudi Arabia, particularly in generative AI, renewable energy, food security, and smart health.
KAUST has established a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Generative AI, chaired by Professor Bernard Ghanem and co-chaired by Professor Jürgen Schmidhuber. The center will focus on scientific research, commercial innovation, and talent development in GenAI, aligning with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals. The CoE aims to impact Saudi Arabia's four RDI priorities: Health and Wellness, Sustainable Environment, Energy and Industrial Leadership, and Economies of the Future. Why it matters: The KAUST center aims to position Saudi Arabia as a global leader in generative AI, addressing the need for specialized expertise and infrastructure while contributing to the Kingdom's economic diversification.