The first quantum computer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be installed by Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies.
The agreement will see Pasqal install, maintain, and operate a 200qubit quantum computer, which is scheduled for deployment in the second half of 2025.
Ahmad Al-Khowaiter said: "Aramco is delighted to partner with Pasqal to bring cutting-edge, high- performance quantum computing capabilities to the Kingdom."
The era of quantum computing is here and it's transitioning to real-world applications.
The system will be upgraded to a more advanced hybrid "analog-digital mode" within the following year, which will be more powerful and able to solve even more complex problems.
The goal is to establish a powerhouse for quantum research within Saudi Arabia, and to use the quantum computer to identify new use cases.
The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the companies in 2022 to collaborate on quantum computing capabilities and applications in the energy sector follows the establishment of an office in Saudi Arabia in 2023.
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