SDAIA Academy Launches Quantum Computing Boot Camp to Strengthen Saudi Arabia’s Advanced Technology Skills

Riyadh – The SDAIA Academy has opened registration for a five-day quantum computing boot camp designed to strengthen national expertise in one of the most complex and transformative areas of modern computing.

Scheduled to run from January 11 to January 15, the intensive program will offer five hours of structured training each day, targeting professionals and specialists from computer science and related technical disciplines.

The initiative is organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority in collaboration with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, reflecting a strategic partnership between government-led digital initiatives and academic excellence.

The boot camp aims to provide participants with a solid foundational understanding of quantum computing, an emerging field expected to redefine how complex problems are solved across industries.

Quantum computing represents a fundamental shift from classical computing, relying on the principles of quantum mechanics rather than traditional binary logic to process information in entirely new ways.

Although still in its early stages of global adoption, quantum technology is widely anticipated to play a major role in fields such as cybersecurity, advanced simulation, optimization, and data-intensive scientific research.

The program will introduce participants to the physical and mathematical principles that underpin quantum systems, including concepts such as qubits, superposition, and quantum entanglement.

By exploring how quantum architectures differ from conventional computing systems, the training will help learners understand where and how quantum approaches may offer unique advantages.

In addition to theoretical instruction, the boot camp places strong emphasis on practical application, ensuring that participants gain exposure to real-world quantum computing workflows.

Hands-on sessions will allow trainees to design and execute quantum algorithms using industry-recognized platforms such as Qiskit and CUDA-Q, tools currently used in global research and development environments.

Organizers say this applied focus is intended to bridge the gap between academic concepts and practical implementation, preparing participants to engage meaningfully with emerging quantum projects.

The program is structured to build early-stage technical readiness among Saudi professionals, as international interest and investment in quantum technologies continue to accelerate.

Collaboration with King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals underscores the importance of aligning national digital transformation efforts with academic research and technical talent development.

The university has long played a key role in producing expertise in engineering, computing, and applied sciences, all of which are closely linked to future quantum research initiatives.

The SDAIA has increasingly prioritized capability-building programs as part of Saudi Arabia’s broader data and artificial intelligence strategy.

Training initiatives in advanced computing, analytics, and emerging technologies are viewed as essential to reducing reliance on external expertise and strengthening domestic innovation ecosystems.

Officials emphasize that quantum computing skills, while still niche, are expected to become strategically important over the next decade as global technology competition intensifies.

The boot camp also supports the goals of Vision 2030, particularly those related to human capital development and the transition toward a knowledge-based economy.

By investing early in specialized technical education, Saudi Arabia aims to position itself as a competitive player in high-value technology sectors with long-term economic impact.

Registration for the quantum computing boot camp remains open until January 6, with interested applicants encouraged to apply through the SDAIA’s official training platform.