When I first heard about KAUST from a few friends who had already joined the project, I visited the website to collect more information that fascinated me. I encouraged my husband Diya AlSaihati, who is currently Leading the Accounts Payable team to apply for a suitable position at KAUST. He came to KAUST first, and then I applied and got a job offer in the finance department. Our plan, in the beginning, was to try working on KAUST project for a couple of years, but after experiencing the amazing community life and work environment, we decided to stay and make progress in our life. My children enjoy the high-quality education offered at the KAUST School and the outstanding facilities on campus. KAUST is a safe home that has opened a door for me and my family to get the knowledge of many cultures from around the world by being in Saudi Arabia.