- Companies announce the Middle East’s first quantum computer intended for industrial applications
- Technological milestone will accelerate the development of quantum applications in energy, materials and industry
- The deployment builds on Aramco’s advanced digital capabilities and offers the potential to further improve operations and create additional value
- Pasqal cements its position as a global leader with the delivery of the region’s first neutral atom quantum computer
/PRNewswire/ — Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, in collaboration with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral atom quantum computing, has achieved a significant breakthrough for the Middle East’s technology landscape: the successful launch of the first quantum computer in Saudi Arabia – and the first quantum computer in the region intended for industrial applications.
The installation of Pasqal’s quantum computer, powered by neutral atom technology, at Aramco’s data center in Dhahran represents a critical step in building regional expertise and accelerating the development of quantum applications in energy, materials and industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and throughout the Middle East.
This is in line with Aramco’s strategy to leverage advanced digital technologies to increase operational efficiency, accelerate innovation and create long-term value. Additionally, this reflects Pasqal’s global mission to provide practical, ready-to-use quantum solutions for strategic sectors worldwide.
Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter, Aramco EVP of Technology & Innovation, sagte: “Aramco is an established technology leader that continues to innovate through the development and deployment of advanced digital solutions with tangible benefits. We are extensively leveraging AI and other technologies to further improve our operations, maximize efficiencies and unlock value across our business. Our partnership with Pasqal is a natural evolution, and we are excited to be pioneers in next-generation quantum capabilities and capitalize on the significant opportunities this new frontier presents in the.” Computer technology offers.”
Loïc Henriet, CEO of Pasqal, said:“This is a significant milestone in our collaboration with Aramco. The launch of our most powerful quantum computer to date represents a milestone in the history and future of quantum research in the Middle East. Pasqal continues its expansion and brings practical quantum energy to the industry.”
Wa’ed Ventures, part of Aramco’s venture capital program, first invested in Pasqal in January 2023, becoming one of the company’s first strategic investors. Since then, Wa’ed Ventures has actively supported Pasqal’s efforts to localize its technologies and operations in Saudi Arabia, allowing the company to establish a strong presence in the Kingdom and contribute to the development of a regional quantum ecosystem.
Pasqal’s system, installed at Aramco’s data center, can control 200 qubits arranged in programmable two-dimensional arrays. It thus offers a platform that is suitable for researching advanced quantum algorithms and real-world use cases in industrial operations.
As part of the partnership, Pasqal will also offer training programs and joint research opportunities for Saudi engineers and scientists to strengthen the kingdom’s quantum ecosystem and promote the development of high-tech talent.
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Pasqal is a leading quantum computing company developing quantum processors from ordered neutral atoms in 2D arrays to provide its customers with practical quantum advantage and solve real-world problems. Pasqal was founded in 2019 from the Institut d’Optique by Georges-Olivier Reymond, Christophe Jurczak, Professor Dr. Alain Aspect, Nobel Prize winner in Physics 2022, Dr. Antoine Browaeys and Dr. Thierry Lahaye. To date, Pasqal has secured funding of more than 140 million euros. You can find more information about us at www.pasqal.com.
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