On September 23, 2009, the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud hosted more than
3,000 guests, including prominent Saudis, foreign leaders and Nobel laureates, at
the KAUST Inauguration Ceremony. The two-day celebration also included an
Inauguration Symposium, entitled Sustainability in a Changing Climate,
on September 24.
The Inauguration Ceremony program listed below details the schedule of events for
the evening of September 23. Additional assets, including event photos and videos,
will be posted as they become available.
KAUST Inauguration Ceremony Program
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3:50 - 6:20 p.m.
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Welcome Reception and Exhibition Visit
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6:20 - 6:30 p.m.
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Prayer Time
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6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
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Guests Invited Into Inauguration Ceremony Tent
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7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
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KAUST Inauguration Ceremony
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9:00 - 10:30 p.m.
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Gala Dinner
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10:30 p.m.
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Guests Depart
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