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Piloting the QuantumEconomy Blueprint:Lessons from Saudi Arabia W H I T EP A P E RA P R I L2 0 2 6 Contents Foreword3 Executive summary4 Introduction5 The global quantum landscape5Shared frameworks for quantum strategies7The Forum’sQuantum Economy Blueprint8 1Saudi Arabia’s leadership in piloting the blueprint10 2Lessons from Saudi Arabia’s pilot14 2.1Operational lessons for implementing the blueprint152.2Strategic lessons for cultivating a national quantum ecosystem18 Conclusion21 Appendix22 Contributors23 Endnotes24 Disclaimer This document is published by theWorld Economic Forum as a contributionto a project, insight area or interaction.The findings, interpretations andconclusions expressed herein are a resultof a collaborative process facilitated andendorsed by the World Economic Forumbut whose results do not necessarilyrepresent the views of the World EconomicForum, nor the entirety of its Members,Partners or other stakeholders. ©2026 World Economic Forum. All rightsreserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced or transmitted in any formor by any means, including photocopyingand recording, or by any informationstorage and retrieval system. Foreword Basmah AlBuhairanManaging Director, Centrefor the Fourth IndustrialRevolution Saudi Arabia Jeremy JurgensManaging Director,World Economic Forum Quantum technologies are rapidly transitioning fromthe laboratory into the realm of strategic policy-making. For governments, the question is no longerwhether quantum matters, but how to act responsiblyamid uncertain timelines, evolving capabilities andemerging risks. The greatest risks lie not only intechnological unknowns, but also in fragmentedefforts, delayed coordination and the lack of a sharedapproach to decision-making amid uncertainty. This publication reflects a collaborative effortbetween the World Economic Forum and theCentre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution SaudiArabia to explore how such a global framework canbe applied in national contexts. It is not intended asa prescriptive model to be replicated or a forecastof technological outcomes. By sharing lessons from Saudi Arabia’s pilotingexperience, we aim to assist policy-makers,regulators and industry leaders navigating similaruncertainty, and to enrich the global dialogue onthe responsible, inclusive adoption of quantumtechnologies. As the field continues to evolve,collective learning across countries will strengthenquantum readiness. We hope this publicationserves as a practical reference for those seeking toact early, balancing momentum with realism andinnovation with responsibility. Around the world, quantum ambition is accelerating,yet national readiness remains uneven. Thisunevenness underscores the need for frameworksthat assist leaders in organizing early action,aligning diverse stakeholders and anticipatinggovernance, security and ethical considerationsbefore technological trajectories are fully defined. Inthis context, the World Economic Forum’sQuantumEconomy Blueprintprovides a framework for value-led,1democratic access to quantum resources. Executive summary Saudi Arabia’s piloting of theQuantumEconomy Blueprintshows how coordinationtransforms quantum readiness fromaspiration to action amid uncertainty. roadmap formulation. The resulting nationalroadmap,Towards Saudi Arabia’s Quantum-Enabled Future,2was published in December 2025and provides context-specific recommendations forSaudi Arabia’s quantum ecosystem. However, thebroader lessons from the implementation experienceitself remained to be captured. This white paperseeks to distil key operational and strategic lessonsto guide countries and organizations seeking toadapt and implement the blueprint within their ownnational contexts (Table 1). Quantum technologies are rapidly evolvingfrom laboratory research to economic impact,introducing security challenges that demandnear-term attention. Yet developmental trajectoriesremain inherently uncertain. This uncertaintyconfronts policy-makers with a strategicdilemma: uncoordinated action risks fragmentedecosystems, while delayed engagement threatenscompetitiveness and technological leadership. TheWorld Economic Forum’s 2024Quantum EconomyBlueprintaddresses this by offering a structured,value-driven framework to systematically buildquantum readiness. The Saudi experience underscores that quantumreadiness depends as much on institutionalcoordination and sustained commitment as it doeson technological progress. These findings carryimplications well beyond a single national context.Countries at every stage of development are invitedto pilot the blueprint, contribute implementationinsights and engage in collective learning tostrengthen quantum readiness globally. Saudi Arabia, through the Centre for the FourthIndustrial Revolution Saudi Arabia, became the firstcountry to operationalize the blueprint at a nationalscale. The pilot applied a six-phase methodologyencompassing ecosystem mapping, stakeholderengagement