Submarine cable
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Iraq is set to boost its international connectivity with the landing of the Fibre in Gulf (FIG) subsea cable, following a new agreement between the country’s Ministry of Communications and Qatar’s Ooredoo Group. -
AFR-IX Telecom has secured a €14.3 million grant from the European Commission to extend the Medusa Subsea Cable System into West Africa.
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Colt Technology Services (Colt) has expanded its US digital infrastructure with a new direct route for the Apollo South Transatlantic subsea cable, now landing at the New Jersey Fibre Exchange (NJFX).
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The Middle East's data centre market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with projections indicating that it will double by 2030. This surge is driven by increasing multi-tenant data centre requirements, government digital transformation initiatives, cloud adoption, and hyperscaler investments.
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Hila Sasson, director of product marketing at Windward, discusses the rising threats to undersea cables, the role of AI in maritime security, and how real-time monitoring is transforming risk prevention.
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The global gaming industry has witnessed unprecedented growth over recent years, with the Middle East emerging as a significant player in this dynamic sector. As of today, the gaming market in the region is valued at $500 million and is forecasted to double to $1 billion by 2029.
Forthcoming events
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The Middle East has long served as a crucial hub for global internet traffic, particularly through the route south of the Arabian Peninsula and via the Suez Canal. However, recent disruptions, such as the Red Sea cable cuts, have exposed vulnerabilities in the existing infrastructure.
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Australia’s first submarine “hypercable,” SMAP, is now fully manufactured and ready for ship loading at the ASN factory in Calais, France, marking a major milestone for the country’s digital infrastructure.
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PTCL invested $59.5 million in Africa-1 submarine cable to strengthen Pakistan’s digital future
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The panel discussion at Capacity Middle East titled: How important is Africa to Middle East connectivity, explored Africa’s role in Middle East connectivity, focusing on digital transformation, infrastructure development, economic benefits, and technological advancements.
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A consortium of European telecom firms has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a Pan-Arctic Cable System (PACS), aimed at boosting global digital connectivity through a resilient submarine cable network.
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Swedish authorities are investigating a suspected cable break off the coast of Gotland, the latest in a series of incidents affecting undersea infrastructure in the region.
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Hexa Capital Consultancy has brought APTelecom onto the MYUS subsea cable project to provide consulting, project management, and implementation support.
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On February 24, the unexpected severing of three submarine cables—Seacom/TGN-EA, EIG, and AAE-1—led to severe disruptions in internet traffic across East Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
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Bharti Airtel has landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 (Southeast Asia-Middle East-West Europe-6) submarine cable in Chennai.
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Meta has revealed plans to launch its most ambitious subsea cable project to date: Project Waterworth.
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Space Norway is set to launch a new high-speed connection from the Norwegian mainland to Jan Mayen and Svalbard in what would be one of the world's northernmost subsea cable systems.
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The Italian state will retain a 70% stake in subsea firm Sparkle after Telecom Italia signed off on the €700 million (USD$733 million) acquisition bid from Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance and Asterion subsidiary Retelit.
