n a towering glass building in Abu Dhabi’s fast-growing Hub71 innovation district, a new kind of leadership is shaping the UAE’s digital future. At the helm is Nour Al-Falahi, the dynamic CEO of Quantum Solutions Group, one of the Middle East’s most ambitious tech conglomerates. Calm, precise, and fiercely strategic, Al-Falahi is more than a CEO—she’s become a symbol of homegrown innovation, inclusive growth, and the UAE’s growing role as a global tech powerhouse.
“Our goal isn’t just to adopt the future,” she says. “We aim to build it—from the ground up, for the region, and by the region.”
With groundbreaking initiatives in AI, quantum computing, smart infrastructure, and digital governance, Nour Al-Falahi is leading a quiet revolution—one that’s transforming not just how the UAE does business, but how it imagines its future.
From Engineer to Executive: Al-Falahi’s Rise
Nour Al-Falahi was born in Sharjah to a family of academics and engineers. A self-described “math nerd,” she earned degrees in computer engineering from Khalifa University and later a Master’s in Quantum Information Science from ETH Zurich. After working with IBM Research in Switzerland, she returned to the UAE with one mission: to bring world-class innovation home.
“I knew I could build something that not only matched global standards but redefined what was possible in this region,” she recalls.
At age 33, she co-founded Quantum Solutions Group in 2019, which started as a boutique AI consulting firm. Within six years, she grew it into a multi-sector technology leader with 900+ employees, clients across MENA and Europe, and strategic partnerships with the UAE government, ADNOC, and Etisalat.
The Quantum Vision: Tech for the Next Century
Quantum Solutions Group (QSG) isn’t just another tech company. Under Al-Falahi’s leadership, it’s become a future-forward innovation hub, pushing the boundaries of what tech can do across sectors.
Key Focus Areas:
- Quantum & Edge Computing:
Launch of QuBit UAE, the Gulf’s first quantum research platform, in collaboration with CERN and IBM - AI & Machine Learning:
Deployment of AI systems for urban traffic prediction, fraud detection, and healthcare diagnostics - Smart Infrastructure:
Digital twin simulations for sustainable city planning and green building automation - Blockchain for Governance:
Partnering with the Ministry of Justice to digitize legal processes using smart contract systems
“We see tech as a language,” Al-Falahi says. “One that must speak fluently to government, society, and industry—simultaneously.”
National Impact: Driving the UAE’s Digital Agenda
QSG has become a cornerstone in the UAE’s Vision 2031 strategy, particularly in the fields of digital economy, cybersecurity, and STEM education.
Some of the group’s landmark initiatives include:
- Smart GovNet – a secure AI-powered backbone for federal data sharing
- Digital Citizens Program – an e-identity and blockchain wallet used by 2.7 million residents
- EduTech Bridge – a nationwide platform offering virtual labs and coding curriculum for public schools
- Women in Quantum UAE – a mentorship and internship program for Emirati girls entering STEM fields
Al-Falahi is also a member of the National Innovation Council and serves as an advisor to the UAE Ministry of AI and Digital Economy.
Workplace Culture: Innovation with Purpose
Al-Falahi’s leadership style is collaborative, meritocratic, and deeply values-driven.
- She introduced a “fail-forward” culture encouraging experimentation and risk-taking
- 65% of QSG’s R&D staff are under 30, and over 50% are women, including in senior technical roles
- The company offers flexible work models, mental wellness programs, and cross-border learning sabbaticals
“We innovate better when people feel safe, empowered, and seen,” Al-Falahi notes.
She’s also a strong advocate for inclusive hiring, with programs for neurodiverse coders, refugees with STEM skills, and high school dropouts with proven talent.
Global Reach and Strategic Partnerships
QSG is now expanding into international markets with a unique UAE-born perspective. Under Al-Falahi’s leadership, the company has launched:
- Quantum MENA AI Hub in Cairo for regional AI development
- A blockchain R&D lab in Tallinn, Estonia
- Joint ventures with Siemens, Tencent, and MIT Media Lab on emerging tech projects
The company’s valuation recently crossed $1.4 billion, making it one of the UAE’s rare homegrown tech unicorns. More impressively, it did so without going public, maintaining strategic independence.
