KAUST and NESMA Holding Co. have signed an agreement to open an embroidery center in Thuwal. The center will include sewing, electronic embroidery, design, and thermal printing departments. The center aims to create job opportunities for Saudi women and people with disabilities, with a capacity to employ up to 60 women. Why it matters: This initiative highlights KAUST's commitment to social responsibility and to raising the standard of living in its host community, reflecting a broader trend of universities contributing to local development.
KAUST and Nesma Holding inaugurated the Thuwal Embroidery Center on April 18, under the patronage of HRH Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz. The center is a strategic partnership aiming to create job opportunities for women in Thuwal and neighboring villages. 50 women from the area will benefit from employment at the center. Why it matters: The center exemplifies KAUST's goals of finding job opportunities for the people of Thuwal and creating prosperity in the community.
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 and ACWA Power have launched a Center of Excellence for Desalination and Solar Power following a memorandum of understanding signed on September 9. The collaboration aims to advance Saudi Arabia's position in water desalination and solar power technology. The center will focus on research in water quality monitoring and system performance modeling, leveraging KAUST's research centers. Why it matters: The partnership seeks to drive innovation and cost efficiencies in producing desalinated water and generating solar power, aligning with Saudi Arabia's sustainability goals.
KAUST and Thermo Fisher Scientific launched an Electron Microscopy Center of Excellence on May 9. The Center expands the existing partnership between KAUST and Thermo Fisher, focusing on instrument performance and R&D collaboration. It features the FEI Titan Themis Z scanning transmission electron microscope, the first installation globally. Why it matters: The center will provide advanced materials science research capabilities to KAUST researchers, industry partners, and Saudi Arabia, enhancing scientific discovery and technological advancement in the region.