IonQ announces pact with UAE Quantum Research Center

IonQ announced a new agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Quantum Research Center – Technology Innovation Institute (QRC-TII) in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement will provide QRC-TII with access to IonQ‘s industry-leading Aria quantum computer, enabling the testing and execution of quantum algorithms. "We are pleased to provide the Technology Innovation Institute with access to what we believe is the world’s most powerful, commercially available quantum computer, as they look to develop quantum algorithms to tackle today’s most complex problems," said Peter Chapman, CEO & President of IonQ. "Interest in quantum computing has grown throughout the region these last few years, and IonQ is proud to be recognized as a leading driver of quantum hardware innovation and accessibility."