Dhaka, May 18 -- The UN has designated 2025 the International Year of Quantum to honor the 100th anniversary of quantum mechanics.

Yet, as we look back on a century of quantum, we must also look ahead and prepare for the unprecedented economic, social and policy transformations that the accelerating advance of quantum technologies will surely bring.

The question is no longer "if" or "when," but "how" nations, industries and societies must ready themselves for this quantum future.

In Saudi Arabia, steps have been taken to harness the opportunities of quantum technologies - yet continued, coordinated efforts are needed to ensure the transformation is sustainable, responsible and equitable.

Quantum technology is already changing how we w...