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This collaboration between Pasqal and KACST marks a strategic shift from theoretical research to developing tangible quantum-safe cryptographic defenses in Saudi Arabia. By leveraging neutral-atom technology, the partnership aims to secure national infrastructure against future threats posed by powerful quantum computers. This move highlights a critical global trend where nations are prioritizing post-quantum cryptography as an immediate industrial application of quantum capabilities.

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Pasqal and KACST team up to build quantum cryptography in Saudi Arabia

Quantum ZeitgeistAugust 31, 20262 min read

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has signed a research collaboration agreement with Pasqal (Nasdaq: PSQL) to advance quantum technology and enhance quantum cryptography readiness in Saudi Arabia. The agreement, announced August 31, 2026, pairs Pasqal’s technology with KACST’s research infrastructure to develop and validate quantum-safe cryptographic solutions.

Pasqal (Nasdaq: PSQL) and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) formalized a research collaboration on August 31, 2026, prioritizing quantum cryptography as the initial focus of a multi-year program. The agreement, announced during World Quantum Day in Riyadh, pairs Pasqal’s…

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