stc Group and Ooredoo Oman have signed the Head of Terms to establish the Saudi-Omani Network Infrastructure Corridor (SONIC), a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening regional connectivity and advancing digital transformation within the ICT ecosystem.
Key highlights of the agreement between stc and Ooredoo Oman include:
- The project aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and is supported by the Kingdom’s government under the Shareek program.
- It will connect the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia to the Arabian Sea in Oman via a network of landing stations and data centers.
- SONIC will offer diversified, low-latency, high-capacity solutions, enhancing the digital ecosystem in the region.
- The initiative aims to create an environment conducive to attracting hyperscalers and global submarine cable consortia.
- It supports the digital transformation and economic growth of both Saudi Arabia and Oman.
