Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ooredoo has established Ooredoo Fibre Networks to manage and expand its subsea cable and international connectivity assets, targeting growth driven by AI, cloud, and hyperscale traffic demand. The new entity supports the group’s strategy to strengthen its position as a key data gateway linking Asia, the Gulf, and Europe.
Ooredoo plans to spin off its international subsea cable and connectivity assets into a new entity, Ooredoo Fibre Networks, to expand investment in global data infrastructure. The move aims to capture growing demand for high-capacity connectivity driven by AI, cloud services, and hyperscale data traffic.
NTT Data, Sumitomo, and JA Mitsui Leasing have formed a new joint venture to build the 8,100-km Intra-Asia Marine Cable linking Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore. The US$1 billion system will use advanced WSS and SDM technologies to deliver 320 Tbps capacity and enhance regional digital resilience.
Nokia will provide SLTE technology for the Bangladesh Private Cable System, a new subsea link connecting Bangladesh to Singapore. The project will add significant bandwidth and redundancy, reduce operational costs, and strengthen Bangladesh’s international connectivity following past disruptions to existing submarine cable routes.
Ooredoo is investing $500 million to expand its global subsea cable network, boosting capacity, resilience, and international reach. The initiative will support new cable systems, landing stations, and upgrades to existing routes, reinforcing Qatar’s position as a digital hub. The investment targets rising enterprise demand for cloud, AI, 5G, and low-latency cross-border data connectivity.
Google will deploy a new subsea cable called Dhivaru linking Oman, the Maldives, and Australia’s Christmas Island, alongside two regional connectivity hubs. The project will enhance resilience, performance, and regional reach across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Oceania through advanced switching, caching, and colocation capabilities.
Google will build four subsea cable hubs across Africa and invest $9M in AI training and research, expanding its Africa Connect program. The initiative will improve internet speed and resilience for 18 nations while equipping young Africans with AI and cloud skills to drive the continent’s digital economy.
AFR-IX Telecom has secured USTDA funding to study extending the Medusa subsea cable to West Africa. The project aims to enhance Africa’s digital connectivity, enabling secure bandwidth for AI, 6G, and quantum technologies, while strengthening US-African cooperation against untrusted infrastructure providers.
Telecom Egypt has expanded its international footprint with a new PoP at Aqaba Digital Hub in Jordan, paired with the Coral Bridge subsea cable. The initiative strengthens Egypt-Jordan digital links, enhances regional resilience, and provides high-capacity infrastructure to support cloud, AI, and international data transit across the Middle East.
Google is building four new subsea cable hubs in Africa to expand connectivity and support AI growth. Linked to the Equiano and Umoja cables, the hubs will be completed in three years, alongside investments in AI training, funding, and free AI Pro access for students across multiple African nations.