KAUST officially opened on September 23, 2009, at an inauguration ceremony, where King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud gave a speech where he stated that places like the university that "embrace all people are the first line of defence against extremists".
The King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST) officially commenced operations on September 23, 2009, at an inauguration ceremony. In his address, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud underscored that educational institutions such as KAUST, which "embrace diversity", play a crucial role in countering extremism.