Insider Brief:
- The Quantum World Tour, launched by ITU and The Quantum Insider, will host its next episode on November 18, 2025, spotlighting Saudi Arabia’s leadership in quantum science and technology.
- The 90-minute online session will examine how Saudi Arabia is investing in research, talent, and industry to build a sustainable quantum ecosystem anchored by institutions like KAUST and Saudi Aramco.
- The program features an ecosystem briefing, a strategy and science panel, a startup showcase, and a workforce development discussion with leaders from KAUST, Saudi Aramco, Pasqal, and The Quantum Insider.
- To register, visit AI for Good – Quantum World Tour: Saudi Arabia.
partnership with The Quantum Insider, will host its next episode on 18 November 2025, spotlighting Saudi Arabia, one of the Middle East’s fastest-advancing quantum ecosystems.
The Saudi Arabia episode will take place online from 08:00 to 09:30 CET, hosted on the AI for Good Neural Network and live-streamed on YouTube. This 90-minute session will explore how Saudi Arabia is translating long-term scientific investments, industrial capability, and national strategy into a coordinated effort to build a sustainable quantum future.
Saudi Arabia’s Quantum Effort: National Vision, Research, and Innovation
Guided by a national strategy to build a knowledge-based economy, Saudi Arabia is making targeted investments in quantum science, advanced materials, and high-performance computing. With a growing research base anchored by institutions like King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the expanding R&D activities of Saudi Aramco, the Kingdom is developing the foundations of a globally connected quantum ecosystem.
Saudi Arabia’s commitment includes support for scientific research, talent development, and strategic partnerships that link universities, industry, and government. Researchers at KAUST are advancing work in quantum materials, photonics, and computation, while national companies are exploring quantum-ready capabilities in sectors such as energy, seismic imaging, and cybersecurity.
Entrepreneurs are also entering the landscape. Startups like Qbits and Quantasphere are applying quantum technologies to secure communication, sensing, and specialized computing workflows. As these efforts grow, collaboration between researchers, government entities, and new ventures is shaping a coherent path toward scalable quantum innovation.
Together, these initiatives reflect Saudi Arabia’s model of linking research, talent, and strategic industries to build a resilient and competitive quantum future for the region.
Agenda Highlights
The Saudi Arabia episode of the Quantum World Tour will feature:
- An overview of Saudi Arabia’s quantum ecosystem, powered by The Quantum Insider market intelligence, and presented by Cierra Choucair, Director of Strategic Content at The Quantum Insider.
- A panel discussion on strategy, science, and scale featuring Osman Bakr (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, KAUST) and Halah Alasmari (Saudi Aramco).
- A startup showcase featuring Eid Al Subaie (Qbits) and Uzma Siddiqui (Quantasphere).
- A panel on workforce development featuring Muhamad Felemban (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, KAUST) and Rawan Eraqi (Pasqal), and moderated by Cierra Choucair.
About the Quantum World Tour
Launched during the 2025 AI for Good Global Summit, the Quantum World Tour is a collaboration between the ITU and The Quantum Insider. The series will feature country-specific episodes, each blending ecosystem briefings, expert discussion, startup showcases, and workforce initiatives. Designed as a “living blueprint” for ecosystem building, the Tour will highlight how nations are translating vision into infrastructure, talent, and commercialization.
Following Saudi Arabia, future stops will include China, Russia, South Korea, the Netherlands, the United States of America, and many others. The Quantum World Tour is free to attend. To register, visit AI for Good – Quantum World Tour: Saudi Arabia.
