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Technology Innovation Institute (TII) Unveils Manarat: Advancing the Path Toward Scalable Quantum Computers

TII · Mar 17

The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) in Abu Dhabi has launched Manarat, a custom-developed control electronics platform for quantum computing. Manarat can control 10 qubits with high accuracy and synchronizes multiple electronic boards with accuracy exceeding 100 picoseconds. TII claims Manarat is five times more cost-efficient than commercial alternatives. Why it matters: This development marks a step toward large-scale quantum computing in the UAE and establishes sovereign capabilities in quantum technologies.

Blurring the lines between the physical and digital

MBZUAI · Invalid Date

A panel discussion at Manarat Al Saadiyat, featuring MBZUAI's Elizabeth Churchill, explored the evolving relationship between the physical and digital worlds. The panel, titled 'Body as medium: InterFACES: Skin/Screen,' addressed how hyper-connectivity and digital amplification alter our understanding of the human body and its limits. Churchill highlighted the profound shift occurring as we navigate the era of AI and its implications for human beings. Why it matters: The discussion underscores the increasing importance of understanding the ethical, social, and existential questions arising from the intersection of AI and human identity in the digital age.