The Future of Quantum Computing in the Middle East
Quantum computing is moving from the high-tech lab to mainstream commercial use over the next few years, representing the next major breakthrough in modern IT. This dramatic shift will affect both how and how quickly computers are able to solve increasingly complex problems. Instead of performing calculations or testing infinite combinations of hypotheses sequentially, quantum computers can process almost infinite combinations of scenarios simultaneously – finding answers to questions that would otherwise be impossible to solve in a lifetime.
This paper assesses the potential impact of quantum computing, detailing expected opportunities and specific risks. It drills down into the technology’s relevance to economic and national security priorities in the Middle East. The paper concludes by describing the practical measures that Gulf nations will need to take to capitalise on quantum computing in their own economies – while simultaneously protecting their interest.
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