Manama: Dr. Mohamed Ebrahim Al Aseeri, CEO of the Bahrain Space Agency (BSA), participated in a specialised seminar titled "Quantum Key Distribution from Space: Securing the Communications of the Future", hosted by SpeQtral, a Singapore-based leader in quantum satellite communications. The event formed part of Bahrain's efforts to strengthen its engagement with advanced technologies in the field of space cyber security.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Al Aseeri noted that the discussions, led by company founders Chun Yang Lum and Robert Bedington, explored the foundations of global quantum communication networks. He highlighted the SpooQy-1 mission, the first satellite to demonstrate quantum key distribution in orbit, which underscored the advantages of satellites over fibre optics in securing intercontinental communications through quantum entanglement.
The seminar also showcased partnerships with major technology players Thales and SES to advance the development of a future "quantum internet". He added that the meeting set out a five-year roadmap to establish an unbreakable communications network linking major world cities via a constellation of 10 to 15 satellites.
Dr. Al Aseeri stressed that the coming "quantum revolution" would redefine cyber security in the decade ahead, adding that Bahrain's participation underlines its commitment to adopting next-generation technologies to protect critical infrastructure and prepare for a post-classical encryption era.
SpeQtral is recognised as the first company globally to successfully transmit quantum encryption keys from space through its SpooQy-1 satellite.