Mobily, Telecom Egypt to Build First Saudi-Owned Submarine Cable Between Saudi Arabia & Egypt via Red Sea

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.

Nov 7, 2024

Mobily and Telecom Egypt have 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 & internationally.

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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 Saudi Arabia’s neighboring countries to the Egyptian landing station in the Red Sea through Mobily’s 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.

Mr. Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Badran, Chief Executive Officer, Mobily, said, “The new cable represents a significant milestone in strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading international hub for telecommunications services and data traffic, in alignment with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The signing of the agreement underscores our commitment to expanding our infrastructure and enhancing our capabilities both regionally and internationally. The new cable will also improve communication flexibility between the Middle East and Europe.”

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Mr. Mohamed Nasr, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Telecom Egypt, said, “This agreement marks a significant milestone in our collaboration with Mobily, advancing our joint ambitious plans and connecting major regional hubs such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Complementing the newly established landing station in Sharm El Sheikh, we are developing new crossing routes to connect Sharm El Sheikh to the Mediterranean Sea. Telecom Egypt is dedicated to advancing the international telecommunications infrastructure by enhancing the geographical diversity of the global subsea cable networks. This commercial agreement will be a valuable addition to our ongoing efforts to support this critical sector and cater to the rising demand for capacity and connectivity.”