RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner Professor Omar Yaghi in Riyadh on Wednesday.
The crown prince congratulated Yaghi on receiving the prize and wished him continued success, Saudi Press Agency reported.
The professor was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, sharing it with Richard Robson of the University of Melbourne, Australia, and Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, Japan.
The scientists were cited for creating “molecular constructions with large spaces through which gases and other chemicals can flow. These constructions, metal-organic frameworks, can be used to harvest water from desert air, capture carbon dioxide, store toxic gases or catalyze chemical reactions.”
Yaghi expressed his gratitude to the crown prince for the meeting and the support he has received in his work.
Saudi crown prince receives 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner Omar Yaghi
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Saudi crown prince receives 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry winner Omar Yaghi
- Crown prince congratulated Yaghi on receiving the prize and wished him continued success
Archaeologists discover Abbasid coin in Al-Ahsa
RIYADH: The Heritage Commission has concluded its second archaeological season at Ra’s Qurayyah Port in Al-Ahsa governorate, Eastern Province, uncovering 147 diverse architectural units, including large courtyards and ancient wells.
Located 26 km northwest of Al-Uqair Port, the site yielded significant artifacts, including an Abbasid dirham minted in 765 AD, bronze ornaments and glazed pottery, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Comparative analysis and organic sampling indicate the site’s timeline spans from the pre-Islamic era through the early Islamic period and into the late-10th century.
The discovery aligns with the national cultural strategy to document the Kingdom’s tangible heritage and strengthen its scientific and historical presence globally.
