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Omar Yaghi Becomes Saudi Arabia’s First Nobel Laureate In Chemistry
The award marks a historic moment for Saudi science and underscores Vision 2030’s focus on research and innovation.
Professor Omar Yaghi has won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, the first Saudi citizen to receive the prestigious honor. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognized him for founding the field of reticular chemistry and developing metal-organic and covalent organic frameworks — materials now used in clean energy, environmental technologies and clean water harvesting.
Yaghi’s discoveries have reshaped material science, allowing molecules to form complex, functional networks with applications from carbon capture to hydrogen storage. His frameworks have opened routes to new industrial materials and commercial uses, bridging basic chemistry and engineering. As a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, he has published more than 300 papers and been cited over 250,000 times, placing him among the world’s most influential chemists.
Dr. Munir Eldesouki, president of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), said the award “reflects the wise leadership’s vision of making the Kingdom a global center for science, knowledge, and innovation”. He added that Yaghi’s work on nanomaterials capable of pulling water from air “is a remarkable example of how science transforms passion into impact”.
Yaghi’s career has also brought him major international honors, including the King Faisal Prize in Science, the Wolf Prize in Chemistry, and the Albert Einstein World Award of Science. His recognition extends across both academic and industrial sectors for advancing sustainability-focused technologies.
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Recently granted Saudi citizenship, Omar Yaghi serves as co-director of the KACST-UC Berkeley Center of Excellence for Nanomaterials for Clean Energy Applications, advisor to the KACST president, and board member of the Research, Development, and Innovation Authority. His appointment aligns with the Kingdom’s push to attract global talent and strengthen research partnerships as part of Vision 2030.
His Nobel win anchors Saudi Arabia on the global research map, a signal of how far its science ambitions have advanced under Vision 2030.
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The Petshop Launches UAE’s First Pet Care Super App
Dubai retailer folds shopping, bookings and pet records into one mobile hub that features reminders, personalization, and more.
The Petshop has introduced a “Super App” that pulls together shopping, service bookings and pet records into a single platform, pitching it as the first integrated pet care app of its kind in the UAE.
The release turns the company’s stores, services and e-commerce operation into one connected system. Instead of juggling calls, WhatsApp chats and paper notes, customers manage everything from one account.
Each pet gets a dedicated profile. Age, diet, medical notes and behavioral traits sit in one place and update over time. For households with multiple animals, it’s a practical fix: fewer lost details, fewer repeat explanations at the counter.
That data feeds the app’s personalization. Reminders, recommendations and service options adjust to the specific pet rather than defaulting to broad prompts.
Grooming, boarding, relocation, aquatics and wellness services are booked through the same flow. Users can check availability, lock in appointments and see past visits without hopping between tools. All of the key services can be accessed and booked with a few taps.
The company says records and documents are stored with added safeguards, including verified digital paperwork for sensitive information, while usage signals trigger timely prompts without exposing private data.
“Over the past fifteen years, we’ve grown alongside the pet community in the UAE and seen how pet ownership has evolved,” said Amr Hazem Youssef, CEO of The Petshop. “For pet families, care now depends on continuity, accurate information, and services that match real life, not isolated transactions. This app brings those elements into one place with a structure that supports reliable care”.
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He added: “Pets have individual needs that change over time, and those needs shape daily decisions around routines, health, and wellbeing. By keeping information organized and connecting services within one system, we can reduce friction for pet families and deliver greater consistency across the experience.”
Founded in 2011, The Petshop now operates 11 outlets across the United Arab Emirates, including megastores in Dubai Investment Park and Abu Dhabi’s Al Reem Island, plus an online catalogue of more than 12,000 products.
The Petshop Super App is available on both the App Store and Google Play.
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