Mobily, Telecom Egypt cooperate to land first Saudi subsea cable

Etihad Etisalat Co. (Mobily) and Telecom Egypt, one of the largest subsea cable operators in the region, signed a cooperation agreement to land the first Saudi submarine cable linking Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

The new cable, which is wholly owned by Mobily, will pass through the Red Sea, connecting Saudi Arabia and Egypt and opening the way for expansion and access to Europe through various connectivity options.

The new subsea cable expands the company's network of subsea cable systems and extensive international infrastructure to provide more reliable connectivity, handle increasing telecom traffic, and meet the growing demand for internet services locally and internationally.

The new cable will land at two cable landing stations along the Red Sea: Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt and Duba in Saudi Arabia. This cable will enable Mobily to connect the Arabian Gulf, and neighboring countries with Saudi Arabia to the Egypt landing station in Red Sea through Mobily digital corridors. Additionally, the cable will provide connections to various subsea cable systems landing in Egypt.

This agreement is part of Mobily's strategy to expand its extensive infrastructure and network. The new cable builds on the company's previous investments in subsea cables, which link it to various regions around the world, further enhancing Mobily's international capacity.