Mobily, Telecom Egypt to Land First Saudi Submarine Cable Connecting Saudi Arabia and Egypt

New subsea cable enhances connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, boosting digital infrastructure and expanding access to Europe and beyond.

Highlights

  • The cable traverses the Red Sea with key landing stations in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, and Duba, Saudi Arabia.
  • The new cable will connect the Arabian Gulf and neighbouring countries to the Red Sea landing station in Egypt.
  • Part of Mobily's broader strategy to expand its global reach and digital infrastructure through international partnerships.

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Mobily, Telecom Egypt to Land First Saudi Submarine Cable Connecting Saudi Arabia and Egypt
Saudi Arabia telecom provider Mobily and Telecom Egypt signed a cooperation agreement this month to land the first Saudi-owned subsea cable connecting Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The new cable, fully owned by Mobily, will pass through the Red Sea, connecting Saudi Arabia and Egypt and paving the way for expansion and access to Europe through various connectivity options.

Also Read: Telecom Egypt Lands Africa-1 Subsea Cable on Red Sea




Key Landing Stations Along the Red Sea

The new subsea cable will land at two cable landing stations along the Red Sea, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt and Duba, Saudi Arabia. This cable will enable Mobily to connect the Arabian Gulf and neighbouring countries with Saudi Arabia to the Egypt landing station in Red Sea through Mobily digital corridors. Additionally, the cable will provide connections to various subsea cable systems landing in Egypt.

Benefits of the New Subsea Cable

Designed to meet the region's increasing demand for high-capacity internet services, the subsea cable will support Mobily’s international infrastructure, increase data capacity, and enhance connectivity options for customers across the Middle East and beyond, the company said.

This agreement is part of Mobily's strategy to expand its infrastructure and network. The new cable builds on the company's previous investments in subsea cables, which link it to various regions worldwide.

Also Read: GlobalNet Launches Stockholm-Berlin DWDM Subsea Fiber Route

"This agreement marks a significant milestone in our collaboration with Mobily, advancing our joint ambitious plans and connecting major regional hubs such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Complementing the establishment of a new landing station in Sharm El Sheikh, we are developing new crossing routes to connect Sharm El Sheikh to the Mediterranean Sea," Telecom Egypt added.

Mobily says it remains dedicated to expanding its local and international subsea network infrastructure by enhancing capacity and extending its global reach through new partnerships.

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