Riyadh | BETH
January 28, 2026

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received today at his office at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh Professor Omar M. Yaghi, on the occasion of his winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, shared with two other scientists.

The Crown Prince congratulated Professor Yaghi on receiving the prestigious award, which reflects global recognition of his scientific achievements and contributions to the field of chemistry, wishing him continued success.

Professor Yaghi expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Crown Prince for the meeting, commending the Kingdom’s support and encouragement for research, development, and innovation.

The meeting comes as part of Saudi Arabia’s growing focus on advancing scientific research, innovation, and knowledge-based development.