Overview

• John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for experiments that advanced practical quantum technologies such as computing, sensing and encryption.
• Omar Yaghi, Susumu Kitagawa and Richard Robson received the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for metal–organic frameworks, cited for potential uses including desert air water harvesting and CO2 capture.
• FIFA said more than one million people applied to volunteer for the 2026 World Cup, with about 65,000 roles to be filled and testing, selection and training beginning after the October 10 deadline.
• Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships opened 2026 ticket sales with a limited 20% early-booking discount, prices from 52 dirhams, and venue upgrades that add a 2,000‑seat court and plan a 50% increase to the central stadium by 2027.
• The UAE confirmed broad sports activation: the University Games start October 13 with 47 universities and over 2,700 students, a four‑athlete Paralympic delegation heads to the Islamic Solidarity Games (Nov. 7–21), 15 countries are registered so far for the Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam (Nov. 27–30), and Egyptian Olympian Mohamed Ibrahim ‘Kisho’ signaled a first step to represent the U.S., subject to Olympic Charter transfer rules.