Activity

Details

Wireless Network Upgrade

When

Campus buildings: Thursday, 27 August 2026, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Residential community: Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Impact

We are carrying out maintenance on KAUST’s Wi-Fi networks. The work is done in batches, so we do not expect anyone to lose their connection completely. What you may notice is Wi-Fi temporarily dropping in and out for up to 30 minutes while work is taking place in your area.

This applies to all KAUST Wi-Fi networks. Wired connections are not affected.

Action Required

Nothing to do on your end. Your device will find its way back onto the network on its own. If Wi-Fi in your area is still unsettled more than 30 minutes after the window closes, please let the IT Service Desk know.

Reminder: GitLab Maintenance

When

Saturday, 29 August 2026, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Impact

GitLab (gitlab.kaust.edu.sa) will be offline for the morning.

Action Required

Nothing to do. If you have work planned in GitLab on Saturday, please save your work before 8:00 AM or pick it back up after midday.

Ongoing: Campus Network Switch Upgrades

When

Continuing until Tuesday, 15 September 2026

Campus buildings, seven days a week, 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Upgrade Schedule

Impact

Work in the residential community is now complete, and the team has moved on to campus buildings.

Switches are upgraded in batches, and each batch takes 20 to 30 minutes. While the switches serving your area are being upgraded, network access there may be unavailable.

Action Required

Nothing to do. Your connection returns on its own once the upgrade finishes. If it has not come back after 30 minutes, please contact the IT Service Desk.