Batelco by Beyon and e& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS) have announced a partnership to upgrade and modernise the Fiber Optic Gulf (FOG) infrastructure, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting growing demand for high-capacity digital services across the Middle East.
The agreement, signed during Capacity Middle East 2026, aims to expand network capacity, enhance reliability, and future-proof the infrastructure as demand continues to rise for high-speed internet, enterprise connectivity, and emerging digital technologies. The modernization is expected to improve resilience across regional networks while supporting long-term digital growth.
Hani Askar, Chief Global Business Officer of Batelco, said the continued collaboration with e& Carrier & Wholesale Services reinforces efforts to strengthen regional digital infrastructure and create a more robust foundation for advanced connectivity services. He noted that upgrading the Fiber Optic Gulf network supports evolving connectivity requirements and contributes to a more competitive and resilient telecommunications ecosystem.
The initiative forms part of broader infrastructure investments announced during Capacity Middle East 2026, where Batelco also entered new strategic partnerships with Tata Communications and Tencent to further enhance Manama IX, Bahrain’s first Internet Exchange Point (IXP), reinforcing the country’s position as a regional connectivity hub.
