Aramco and Pasqal develops Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer for industrial applications - Indian Chemical News

Technological milestone will accelerate development of quantum applications in the energy, materials and industrial sectors Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, in partnership with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, have achieved a major breakthrough for the Middle East’s technology landscape with the successful deployment of Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer — and the region’s first quantum computer dedicated to industrial applications. The deployment of Pasqal’s quantum computer powered by neutral-atom technology at Aramco’s data center, in Dhahran, marks a pivotal step in building regional expertise and accelerating the development of quantum applications across the energy, materials, and industrial sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East. It aligns with Aramco’s strategy to leverage advanced digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, accelerate innovation and create long-term value. It also reflects Pasqal’s global mission to deliver practical, industry-ready quantum solutions to strategic sectors worldwide. Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter, Aramco EVP of Technology & Innovation, said: “Aramco is an established technology leader, which continues to innovate through the development and deployment of advanced digital solutions that have tangible benefits. We are deploying AI and other technologies at scale to further enhance our operations, maximize efficiency and unlock value across our business. Our partnership with Pasqal is a natural progression and we are thrilled to pioneer next-generation quantum capabilities, harnessing significant opportunities presented by this new frontier in computing.” Loïc Henriet, Pasqal CEO, said: "This is a historic milestone with Aramco. The deployment of our most powerful quantum computer yet is a piece of history and a landmark for the Middle East’s quantum future. Pasqal continues its expansion, delivering practical quantum power to industry." Wa’ed Ventures, part of Aramco’s venture capital program, initially invested in Pasqal in January 2023, making it one of the company’s early strategic investors. Since then, Wa’ed Ventures has actively supported Pasqal’s efforts to localize its technologies and operations in Saudi Arabia, enabling the company to build 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, offering a platform suitable for exploring advanced quantum algorithms and real-world use cases relevant to industrial operations. Natco Pharma – Accelerating Regulatory Readiness with Revvity Signals Catalyzing Smart Growth with Industrial Intelligence The Sprint to the Summit: Unlocking Lab Efficiency through Digital Transformation Forbes Marshall - Need For Ongoing Improvement, Optimisation And Sustenance Delivering on the Promise of Prescriptive Maintenance The Sprint to the Summit: Unlocking Lab Efficiency through Digital Transformation The guiding role of fluidized and spouted bed technologies in particle building processes India imposes anti-dumping duty on import of Liquid Epoxy Resins from China PR, Korea RP, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, and Thailand LG Chem develops core technology for commercializing solid-state batteries Aramco and Pasqal develops Saudi Arabia’s first quantum computer for industrial applications Carbios signs two new multi-year commercial agreements for biorecycled PET in beverage industry Tata Chemicals to invest Rs. 910 crore on expansion of soda ash, silica capacity Veolia makes bold $3 billion bet to double US hazardous waste biz with Clean Earth acquisition Belgium launches Europe-first port security network to combat crime, cyber threats Ingevity secures carbon nanotube tech in push for EV battery dominance Rockwell Automation to build greenfield manufacturing site Wisconsin Indian Chemical News is an important online resource for news, views, analysis, trends, technology updates and interviews with prominent leaders in the chemical and petrochemical space.Indian Chemical News is a media company with interests in online publishing and industry events related to the chemical and allied sectors.

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