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KAUST convenes global coral reef experts to advance One Health collaboration in Saudi Arabia

KAUST · Mar 1

KAUST and Nature Portfolio convened the Corals, Coasts and One Health conference in Saudi Arabia, gathering coral reef experts and policymakers. Discussions centered on research collaboration, reef protection/restoration, and governance for coastal resilience. Participants advocated moving beyond monitoring decline toward scalable active protection informed by research, emphasizing the interconnection between reef ecosystems, coastal environments, and human well-being. Why it matters: The conference highlights Saudi Arabia's growing focus on science-led environmental collaboration and KAUST's role in advancing interdisciplinary marine research.

KAUST and SFDA host conference on One Health

KAUST · Nov 2

KAUST and the SFDA co-hosted the "Trends in Microbiome and Digital One Health" conference from October 30 to November 1, 2023, featuring 35 speakers from five continents. Discussions centered on microbiome science, digital tools for tracking microbial epidemiology, and their roles in the One Health concept. The conference facilitated the formation of a consortium for microbiome and Digital One Health research. Why it matters: This event highlights Saudi Arabia's growing focus on leveraging microbiome research and digital technologies to address public health challenges and promote international collaboration in the field.