Breaking Barriers in the Desert
Aramco teams up with Pasqal and officially inaugurates the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's first quantum computer in DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia. They also launch the first commercial Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) platform in the Middle East. Engineers access this powerhouse right away through secure cloud connections.
Moreover, this setup tackles tough industrial puzzles in energy, materials, and operations. Clients worldwide gain low-latency power from the Dhahran data center.
Powering the Future Workforce
Ahmad O. Al Khowaiter highlights how Saudi researchers drive this milestone. Aramco invests in training to build quantum expertise that speeds up lower-carbon fuels and optimizes reservoirs.
Furthermore, Pasqal CEO Wasiq Bokhari notes Aramco shapes quantum tech globally. The neutral-atom QPU with 200 qubits now runs live, supporting port logistics, CO₂ storage, and more under their partnership since 2023. This move boosts Saudi Vision 2030 and creates future jobs.
