United Arab Emirates

Arithmos Quantum Technologies announced its official presence at the Dubai AI Campus within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in 2025. The company develops quantum computing software and AI solutions for the Middle East market. Arithmos Quantum Technologies focuses on bringing quantum computing applications to financial services, optimization, and machine learning sectors in the UAE and broader Gulf region.

2025 Developments: The company continues to enhance its quantum software platform and developer tools in 2025. Focus remains on improving algorithm efficiency and expanding use case applications. Active engagement with the quantum developer community drives product evolution.

G42 (Group 42 Holding Ltd) is an Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence development holding company founded in 2018, chaired by Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan from the UAE ruling family. G42 focuses on AI development across government, healthcare, finance, oil and gas, aviation, and hospitality sectors, with partnerships expanding into quantum computing. The company has formed quantum partnerships with Microsoft ($1.5 billion investment in April 2024), IonQ for quantum computing access at Abu Dhabi’s Quantum Research Center, D-Wave, and explored quantum potential through its subsidiary Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence. In May 2025, G42 announced the Stargate UAE partnership with OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank, and Cisco to build a 5GW AI campus in Abu Dhabi. G42 is backed by world-class investors including Mubadala, SilverLake, Microsoft, and the Dalio Family Office, positioning UAE as a quantum and AI technology hub.

Innovation Business Machine (IoBM) was founded by billionaire innovator Muhammad Umair Saeed and is recognized as a major force behind the Middle East’s emergence as a hub for post-quantum technology. The company develops post-quantum cryptography solutions and quantum-safe security infrastructure for enterprises and government agencies in the Middle East. IoBM leads the region’s transition to quantum-resistant security systems.

2025 Developments: Development of quantum-safe cryptography solutions remains a priority in 2025. Focus on post-quantum cryptography standards and implementation. Active participation in industry standards bodies and security consortiums.

Quanterro Labs is an Abu Dhabi-based startup that focused on single-photon-based technologies, cryptography, and communications systems. The company may be inactive as of 2024 based on limited recent activity. Quanterro Labs represented early efforts in the UAE to develop quantum photonic technologies for security applications, part of the region’s broader investment in quantum technology capabilities and infrastructure.

2025 Developments: Development of quantum-safe cryptography solutions remains a priority in 2025. Focus on post-quantum cryptography standards and implementation. Active participation in industry standards bodies and security consortiums.

QuTech Solutions develops quantum cryptography and quantum-safe security software for Middle Eastern financial institutions and government agencies. The company provides post-quantum cryptography implementations, quantum key distribution systems, and quantum security consulting services. QuTech Solutions works with UAE and GCC organizations to prepare for quantum computing security challenges. The company’s platform helps businesses and government entities transition to quantum-resistant encryption methods. Based in Dubai, QuTech Solutions serves financial services, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure sectors across Middle East. The company collaborates with international quantum security organizations and participates in regional quantum technology initiatives. QuTech Solutions focuses on quantum security solutions tailored to Middle Eastern regulatory requirements and security standards.

Staque is a UAE quantum ecosystem organization partnering with D-Wave to bring Qubits UAE 2024 event and quantum computing adoption to the Middle East. The organization works to develop the UAE’s quantum technology ecosystem through events, partnerships, and education. Staque’s collaboration with D-Wave and other quantum technology providers aims to position the UAE as a regional quantum technology hub and accelerate quantum computing adoption across government and enterprise sectors.

2025 Developments: The company continues its quantum technology initiatives throughout 2025. Focus remains on advancing core technologies and expanding market presence. Ongoing development activities position the company for future growth in the quantum industry.

Technology Innovation Institute (TII) is an applied research institute founded in 2020 based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, part of Advanced Technology Research Council. TII Quantum Research Centre focuses on quantum computing, quantum communications, and quantum cryptography research. The institute develops quantum technologies including quantum key distribution systems, quantum secure communications, and quantum computing algorithms. TII collaborates with international quantum research institutions and quantum technology companies advancing quantum technology development in Middle East region. The institute serves UAE national quantum strategy and quantum technology ecosystem development. TII invests in quantum infrastructure, quantum research facilities, and quantum education programs positioning UAE as quantum technology hub in Middle East and advancing quantum technology capabilities for national security and technological leadership.