quantum computing

Chalmers University researchers created a method that completes bosonic quantum operations within a single driving cycle, boosting processing speed by over 1,000 times.

Saudi Arabia and France signed major agreements in Paris covering artificial intelligence, quantum computing, Riyadh Metro expansion, and international investments.

Pasqal and Eleven Ventures have created Pasqal Arabia to deploy neutral-atom quantum computing systems across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.

Microsoft has introduced its Majorana 2 quantum chip, achieving a 1,000-fold improvement in qubit reliability with the help of agentic AI.

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a neural network trained in physics that reduces optical component simulation times by 90 percent.

Saudi Aramco and Pasqal unveiled the Kingdom’s first quantum computer and the Middle East’s first commercial quantum computing platform on May 18, 2026. The system uses neutral atom technology with 200 programmable qubits and is available to regional organizations.

SAS survey shows quantum AI adoption barriers have shifted in 2026, with uncertainty about practical applications now topping cost concerns. New SAS Quantum Lab platform aims to reduce implementation hurdles.

Cisco announced a working quantum switch prototype that can route quantum information across different vendor systems at room temperature over standard telecom fiber, addressing a fundamental barrier to scalable quantum networking.

NVIDIA releases Ising, the first open-source family of quantum AI models designed to accelerate practical quantum computing development. The models deliver 2.5x faster decoding speed and 3x higher accuracy than existing industry standards.

Europe attracts only 5% of global private quantum funding versus 50% in the US, as Brussels prepares a Quantum Act. An investor warns the bloc must act now to avoid repeating its AI mistakes.

The Technology Innovation Institute and World Economic Forum have launched the Abu Dhabi Centre for Frontier Technologies at Davos 2026. The new centre will focus on Quantum Computing, Robotics, Space Tech, and AI applications, joining WEF’s global C4IR network.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has launched the KAUST Quantum Foundry, a specialized quantum device manufacturing program. The initiative provides integrated infrastructure and expertise for developing quantum technologies, supporting both academic research and industrial applications in Saudi Arabia’s quantum technology sector.