Conference on Computing, IT Concludes at University of Tabuk

The conference was organized by the University of Tabuk with the participation of a group of IT experts and specialists. SPA
The conference was organized by the University of Tabuk with the participation of a group of IT experts and specialists. SPA
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Conference on Computing, IT Concludes at University of Tabuk

The conference was organized by the University of Tabuk with the participation of a group of IT experts and specialists. SPA
The conference was organized by the University of Tabuk with the participation of a group of IT experts and specialists. SPA

The 2023 3rd International Conference on Computing and Information Technology (ICCIT) concluded in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

The conference was organized by the University of Tabuk with the participation of a group of experts and specialists in the field of computing and information technology (IT) from different countries around the world at the Millennium Hotel in Tabuk.

The two-day ICCIT aimed to provide an opportunity for researchers to exchange ideas and expertise, and interact with experts in the fields of computing, IT, and engineering.

During the ICCIT, a number of sessions and workshops were held on the future vision of artificial intelligence (AI), information security, emerging technologies, engineering, and information systems. These areas were selected according to the university's research directions, which are in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 to promote the knowledge economy.

The ICCIT witnessed the presentation of scientific research that exceeded 518 research papers from 33 countries, of which 122 were accepted.

The Deputy Dean of the University of Tabuk for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dr. Saad Al-Mutairi, honored the participants in the ICCIT and the first-place winners for research.



Germany Says Aims to be World Leader in Quantum Technologies

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands next to a Quantum system during the inauguration of IBM's quantum data center at the IBM Campus in Ehningen, southern Germany, on October 1, 2024. (Photo by SILAS STEIN / AFP)
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands next to a Quantum system during the inauguration of IBM's quantum data center at the IBM Campus in Ehningen, southern Germany, on October 1, 2024. (Photo by SILAS STEIN / AFP)
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Germany Says Aims to be World Leader in Quantum Technologies

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands next to a Quantum system during the inauguration of IBM's quantum data center at the IBM Campus in Ehningen, southern Germany, on October 1, 2024. (Photo by SILAS STEIN / AFP)
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands next to a Quantum system during the inauguration of IBM's quantum data center at the IBM Campus in Ehningen, southern Germany, on October 1, 2024. (Photo by SILAS STEIN / AFP)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed to support the development of quantum technologies, saying at the opening of an IBM data center on Tuesday that investment in the sector was crucial for the future of Europe's biggest economy.

"Our goal is clear: to be global leader in quantum technologies," said Scholz, adding Germany had invested 2 billion euros ($2.22 billion) on quantum technology since 2020.

"This is the basis of our economic success and prosperity," he said at the opening of IBM's Quantum European Data Center in Ehningen, a roughly 290-million-euro investment. The center will allow users in Europe and elsewhere to access services for cloud-based quantum computing research, Reuters reported.

Quantum computers could operate millions of times faster than advanced supercomputers. So far, the United States and China have led the technology.

Other projects in Germany include the joint development of quantum processors by Infineon and eleQtron GmbH.
Scholz said Germany was focused on semiconductors, AI, pharmaceuticals and bio- and climate technologies.
"These are the areas we need to lead," said Scholz.