Cisco Systems has signed a major deal to overhaul Bahrain’s government telecom and information networks, leading a $17 billion investment collaboration between Bahraini and US companies. Announced during Bahrain’s crown prince’s Washington visit, this partnership spans technology, aviation, industry, and finance sectors, underscoring digital infrastructure’s pivotal role in the Gulf’s economic growth strategy. A key project includes an 800-kilometer multi-fiber submarine cable connecting Bahrain with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq to global data networks, boosting Bahrain’s ambition to become a premier tech hub in the Gulf region.
This large-scale investment signals strong investor confidence in the Gulf’s digital transformation, unlocking opportunities in cloud computing, fintech, and logistics. The initiative reflects a broader regional push to establish the Gulf as a global data crossroads, enhancing connectivity with US tech giants and positioning the area for sustained economic resilience through digital trade and infrastructure development.
