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FALL 2019
In brief
New Nature Index ranks KAUST among world leaders
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A bright future for entrepreneurship at KAUST
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KAUST presents sustainability science to the world
Saudi Arabia’s innovation landscape
KAUST startups sweep wins at MiSK’s Entrepreneurship World Cup
Bringing supercomputing on demand to the world
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Saudi Arabia produces remotely operated vehicle pilots to navigate new seas
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Faculty Focus Student Focus Alumni Focus
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