- Companies announce Middle East’s first quantum computer dedicated to industrial applications
- A technological milestone that will accelerate the development of quantum applications in the energy, materials and industrial sectors
- The deployment leverages Aramco’s advanced digital capabilities, with the potential to further improve operations and unlock additional value.
- Pasqal strengthens its position as a global leader with the delivery of the first quantum computer with neutral atoms in the region
DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia, November 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aramco, a leading integrated energy and chemicals company, in partnership with Pasqal, a global leader in neutral atom quantum computing, has achieved a major breakthrough in the Middle East 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 Dhahran data center, marks a crucial step in developing regional expertise and accelerating the development of quantum applications in the energy, materials and industrial sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
This aligns with Aramco’s strategy to leverage advanced digital technologies to improve operational efficiencies, accelerate innovation and create long-term value. It also reflects Pasqal’s global mission to provide practical, ready-to-use quantum solutions for strategic sectors around the world.
Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter, Aramco Senior Vice President of Technology and Innovation, said: “Aramco is an established technology leader that continues to innovate through the development and deployment of advanced digital solutions that deliver tangible benefits. We are deploying AI and other technologies at scale to further improve our operations, maximize efficiency and unlock value across our business. Our partnership with Pasqal is a natural progression and we are excited to pioneer next-generation quantum capabilities, exploiting the significant opportunities presented by this new frontier in computing.
Loïc Henriet, CEO of Pasqal, said: “This is a historic milestone for Aramco. The deployment of our most powerful quantum computer to date is a piece of history and a milestone for the Middle East’s quantum future. Pasqal continues its expansion, providing practical quantum energy 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 first 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 establish a strong presence in the Kingdom and contribute to the development of a regional quantum ecosystem.
Pasqal’s system installed in Aramco’s data center can control 200 qubits arranged in programmable two-dimensional arrays, providing a platform suitable for exploring advanced quantum algorithms and real-world use cases relevant to industrial operations.
As part of this partnership, Pasqal will also provide training programs and joint research opportunities for Saudi engineers and scientists, strengthening the Kingdom’s quantum ecosystem and supporting the development of high-tech talent.
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About Pasqal
Pasqal is a leading quantum computing company that builds quantum processors from ordered neutral atoms in 2D matrices to bring practical quantum advantage to its customers and solve real-world problems. Pasqal was founded in 2019, from the Institute of Optics, by Georges-Olivier Reymond, Christophe Jurczak, Professor Dr Alain Aspect, Nobel Prize in Physics 2022, Dr Antoine Browaeys and Dr Thierry Lahaye. Pasqal has obtained more than 140 million euros in funding to date. To learn more about us, visitwww.pasqal.com.
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