The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced Saudi scientist Professor Omar Yaghi as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, recognizing his pioneering contributions to Reticular Chemistry and the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs).
Professor Yaghi’s groundbreaking work has revolutionized material sciences and opened new horizons for applications in energy, water, and environmental sustainability.
This historic achievement reflects the Kingdom’s vision of becoming a global hub for science, research, and innovation, supported by national institutions such as the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST).
Yaghi’s extensive expertise has contributed significantly to KACST’s advanced projects in energy, water, and smart materials. His scientific excellence has been acknowledged worldwide, earning him several prestigious awards, including:
2024: Arab Nobels Award in Natural Sciences
2018: Wolf Prize in Chemistry
2015: King Faisal International Prize for Science
In recognition of his leadership in science, Professor Yaghi has also been selected as a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the German Leopoldina Academy of Sciences.
This Nobel recognition marks not only a personal triumph for Professor Yaghi but also a proud moment for Saudi Arabia, underscoring its growing role in shaping the global scientific landscape.
TunisianMonitorOnline (Douha Essafi)
