Syria’s government is negotiating with leading Gulf telecom operators—Zain, Etisalat, STC, and Ooredoo—for a $300 million project named SilkLink, aimed at modernizing the country’s fibre optic communications infrastructure. The initiative seeks to transform Syria into a key digital corridor connecting north-south and west-east routes.
These talks come amid increased global investor interest following U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent announcement to lift Syria sanctions. The project proposal deadline is June 10.
After years of civil war and sanctions, Syria’s telecommunications infrastructure ranks among the world’s poorest, forcing many users to rely on expensive mobile data rather than broadband. The government is pursuing rapid development in public services, including a $7 billion power infrastructure deal and port development agreements with international partners.
