Pasqal and KACST Initiate Quantum Research Partnership in Saudi Arabia
Pasqal and KACST have signed an agreement to enhance quantum technology research and cryptography in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aims to develop commercial cryptographic solutions leveraging Pasqal's quantum processing technology and KACST's infrastructure.

Pasqal and KACST's partnership will focus on developing quantum-safe cryptographic solutions, utilizing Pasqal's neutral-atom quantum technology alongside KACST's national research resources. This agreement, announced at King Salman Science Oasis in Riyadh, is part of a broader multi-year research initiative aimed at establishing a robust quantum technology ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.
Earlier developments include the inauguration of Saudi Arabia's first quantum computer at Aramco's data center and plans for a joint venture with Eleven Ventures to commercialize quantum systems in the region. The collaboration is essential as organizations globally face the need to prepare for advancements in quantum computing, potentially impacting various sectors such as government and finance.




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