Lead the digital transformation of climate and environmental systems across the Arabian Peninsula through advanced modeling, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. CLIMATics envisions a future where science, data, technology converge to deliver real-time understanding and predictive insight into the Earth system. Integrating physics-based models, AI analytics, and multi-source observations, we deliver actionable intelligence to drive sustainability, strengthen resilience, and help decision-makers adapt to an evolving environment. |
The CLIMATics Research Group strengthens Saudi Arabia’s climate and environmental resilience through next-generation tools for modeling, monitoring, prediction, and optimization. By integrating physics, data science, AI, numerical methods, and high-performance computing, we deliver innovative, effective solutions aligned with Vision 2030. Our interdisciplinary research informs policy, improves resource management, and supports sustainable growth across the Kingdom and beyond.
At the heart of our mission to create a transformative digital twin of the Arabian Peninsula's environment and climate are six interconnected pillars. Each plays a crucial role in integrating cutting-edge science and advanced technologies to enable a comprehensive, technology-driven, and predictive approach to addressing complex environmental challenges. By combining principles of physics, data science, and computational modeling with state-of-the-art sensing and artificial intelligence, we ensure the digital twin is grounded in robust scientific methodologies and real-world applicability.
We collaborate with leading governmental agencies, industry partners, and technology innovators to accelerate sustainable development and environmental stewardship across the Arabian Peninsula. These strategic partnerships connect science, policy, and industry, enabling the translation of cutting-edge research into practical solutions with real-world impact.
Together, we advance initiatives that strengthen climate resilience, enhance environmental monitoring, support resource management, and contribute to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. By combining scientific excellence with operational expertise, our partners help transform climate intelligence into actionable decision support for governments, businesses, and communities.
Through these partnerships, we are building the scientific and technological foundations needed to support a more resilient and sustainable future for Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
We collaborate with leading research institutions and world-renowned universities, bringing together complementary expertise to advance scientific discovery and innovation. Through these partnerships, we tackle complex environmental and climate challenges while developing transformative solutions with global relevance.
Our collaborations foster interdisciplinary research, shared training opportunities, innovation programs, and knowledge exchange. By combining diverse perspectives and scientific strengths, we accelerate the development of next-generation technologies and the digital foundations needed to support a sustainable future.
Together with our academic partners, we are advancing the science, technology, and innovation required to build resilient environmental systems and support informed decision-making for future generations.
We leverage world-class research infrastructure to accelerate scientific discovery and innovation. Our work is powered by Shaheen III, the largest and fastest supercomputing system in the Middle East, together with the advanced visualization and analytical capabilities provided by the KAUST HPC and Visualization Core Lab.
These cutting-edge resources, combined with the expertise of the KAUST Core Lab teams, enable high-resolution simulations, large-scale data analytics, and the development of next-generation environmental intelligence. This foundation allows us to address complex climate and sustainability challenges with unprecedented accuracy and scale.
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By combining advanced computing, visualization, and scientific expertise, we provide the technological foundation needed to develop a predictive digital twin of the Arabian Peninsula and support data-driven environmental decision-making.
28 April, 2026
KAUST launches the Digital Arabian Peninsula Initiative to develop a regional climate digital twin and advance environmental intelligence.
23 April, 2026
CLIMATics hosted the Saudi Aramco EPD team to reinforce long-standing collaboration and alignment on environmental priorities.
22 April, 2026
CLIMATics engaged with TKS students through a real-world oil spill challenge, connecting classroom learning with applied climate research.