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Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, in partnership with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral-atom quantum computing, has successfully deployed the first quantum computer in the Kingdom and the region’s first system dedicated specifically to industrial applications.
According to Aramco’s recent announcement, Pasqal’s neutral-atom quantum computer has been installed and activated at Aramco’s data center in Dhahran. This milestone marks a major leap in strengthening regional expertise and accelerating the development of quantum applications across the energy, materials, and industrial sectors in Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East.
Aramco stated that this achievement aligns strongly with its strategy of adopting advanced digital technologies to enhance operational efficiency, boost innovation, and generate long-term economic value. The collaboration also reflects Pasqal’s global mission to deliver practical and ready-to-deploy quantum solutions tailored for strategic industries worldwide.
Ahmad Al-Khowaiter, Aramco’s Executive Vice President of Technology and Innovation, highlighted that Aramco continues to lead in technology through the development and application of advanced digital solutions. He emphasized that the company deploys artificial intelligence and emerging technologies at scale to strengthen operations, maximize efficiency, and unlock new value — making the partnership with Pasqal a natural next step in exploring the transformative potential of quantum computing.
Pasqal CEO Loïc Henriet described the partnership as a historic achievement. He stated that the deployment of Pasqal’s most powerful quantum computer to date represents a defining moment in shaping the future of quantum innovation in the Middle East. Henriet added that Pasqal remains committed to expanding practical quantum computing capabilities that will significantly support industrial sectors in the region.
The announcement also noted that Wa’ed Ventures, part of Aramco’s venture capital program, invested in Pasqal in early 2023, becoming one of the company’s earliest strategic investors. Since then, Wa’ed Ventures has helped Pasqal localize its technologies and operations in the Kingdom, contributing to the development of a growing quantum technology ecosystem in Saudi Arabia.
Pasqal’s quantum system installed at the Dhahran data center is capable of controlling 200 qubits arranged in programmable two-dimensional arrays a powerful platform for exploring advanced quantum algorithms and real-world industrial applications.
As part of the collaboration, Pasqal will also provide training programs and joint research opportunities for Saudi engineers and scientists, further supporting the development of highly skilled technical talent and strengthening the Kingdom’s position in next-generation technology fields.
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