Saudi Arabia Deploys Its First Industrial-Grade Quantum Computer in Landmark Tech Leap
Aramco and Pasqal install a 200-qubit system in Dhahran, opening the Middle East’s first quantum-computing hub for industry
Saudi energy giant Aramco and French quantum-computing firm Pasqal have unveiled the Kingdom’s first quantum computer — a 200-qubit neutral-atom system installed at Aramco’s data centre in Dhahran.
The machine will support industrial applications across energy, materials science and complex-process optimisation.
([Gulf News][1])
The deployment is being hailed as the first in the Middle East dedicated to real-world industrial use, not merely academic or experimental research.
Aramco and Pasqal say the installation marks a turning point for regional technological capacity, enabling advanced quantum simulations, supply-chain modelling, subsurface reservoir analysis and next-generation energy-sector innovations.
([Gulf News][1])
The 200-qubit device — the most powerful yet delivered by Pasqal — is initially operating in ‘analog mode’ with a planned upgrade to a hybrid ‘analog-digital mode’ expected soon.
The upgrade is intended to expand the system’s problem-solving scope to more complex tasks, potentially delivering a competitive edge in computationally intensive industrial challenges.
([Aramco][2])
Beyond immediate applications, the project is part of a broader strategy to establish a regional quantum ecosystem.
Joint statements from Aramco and Saudi research bodies indicate that the Kingdom plans to build a “Quantum Valley,” engaging academic institutions, private enterprises and public-sector stakeholders to nurture domestic expertise, train quantum engineers, and foster long-term innovation.
([Saudi Press Agency][3])
For Aramco, the move aligns with its digital-transformation agenda, integrating quantum computing with artificial intelligence and existing high-performance computing capabilities to push performance and efficiency across its operations.
The company’s leadership described the deployment as a natural next step in leveraging advanced technologies to unlock value, improve sustainability, and future-proof the energy business amid evolving global market challenges.
([Morningstar][4])
The roll-out of Saudi Arabia’s first industrial quantum computer underscores a rapid shift in the Middle East’s technology landscape — from energy-centric economies to innovation-driven diversification.
As quantum hardware begins tackling real-world industrial problems, the Kingdom positions itself among a select group of nations forging ahead in the next generation of computing.
The broader push to build quantum-native infrastructure, talent and research capacity suggests this installation may be just the beginning of an ambitious national quantum journey.
The machine will support industrial applications across energy, materials science and complex-process optimisation.
([Gulf News][1])
The deployment is being hailed as the first in the Middle East dedicated to real-world industrial use, not merely academic or experimental research.
Aramco and Pasqal say the installation marks a turning point for regional technological capacity, enabling advanced quantum simulations, supply-chain modelling, subsurface reservoir analysis and next-generation energy-sector innovations.
([Gulf News][1])
The 200-qubit device — the most powerful yet delivered by Pasqal — is initially operating in ‘analog mode’ with a planned upgrade to a hybrid ‘analog-digital mode’ expected soon.
The upgrade is intended to expand the system’s problem-solving scope to more complex tasks, potentially delivering a competitive edge in computationally intensive industrial challenges.
([Aramco][2])
Beyond immediate applications, the project is part of a broader strategy to establish a regional quantum ecosystem.
Joint statements from Aramco and Saudi research bodies indicate that the Kingdom plans to build a “Quantum Valley,” engaging academic institutions, private enterprises and public-sector stakeholders to nurture domestic expertise, train quantum engineers, and foster long-term innovation.
([Saudi Press Agency][3])
For Aramco, the move aligns with its digital-transformation agenda, integrating quantum computing with artificial intelligence and existing high-performance computing capabilities to push performance and efficiency across its operations.
The company’s leadership described the deployment as a natural next step in leveraging advanced technologies to unlock value, improve sustainability, and future-proof the energy business amid evolving global market challenges.
([Morningstar][4])
The roll-out of Saudi Arabia’s first industrial quantum computer underscores a rapid shift in the Middle East’s technology landscape — from energy-centric economies to innovation-driven diversification.
As quantum hardware begins tackling real-world industrial problems, the Kingdom positions itself among a select group of nations forging ahead in the next generation of computing.
The broader push to build quantum-native infrastructure, talent and research capacity suggests this installation may be just the beginning of an ambitious national quantum journey.