KAUST's Technology Transfer and Innovation (TTI) department has facilitated the release of KUBE, an open-source benchmarking framework developed by Craig Kapfer and his team. KUBE allows users to analyze the performance of software applications and high-performance computing (HPC) systems over time, using user-defined metrics. The software integrates with batch scheduling tools and provides historical time reporting and visualization capabilities. Why it matters: This release provides a valuable tool for optimizing applications and systems, potentially enhancing research and development in computational labs and computing centers in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
KAUST's Center of Excellence for Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies (CREST) is hosting a webinar on grid-scale energy storage. The talk will cover the evolution of grid-scale energy storage over the past 15 years, highlighting major drivers in KSA and internationally. Dr. Marek Kubik, Director of BESS at NEOM, will be the speaker. Why it matters: This event signals the growing importance of energy storage solutions in Saudi Arabia's renewable energy strategy, particularly within ambitious projects like NEOM.
Khalifa University's podcast, KU Pulse, featured Dr. Jamal Alsawalhi discussing the challenges of decarbonizing the transport sector. The episode explores battery costs, infrastructure, supply chains, and public perception, highlighting emerging KU technologies like rare earth free motors and wireless charging. Another episode featured Dr. Mohamed Ramy Elmarry and Omar Aldhanhani discussing the UAE's first mainland Antarctic expedition. Why it matters: The podcast highlights KU's research contributions to sustainable technologies and polar science, crucial for addressing climate change and promoting innovation in the UAE.