The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) has announced plans for a cutting-edge hyperscale data center in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a significant development in the nation’s goal to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure technology.

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stc Group and Ooredoo Oman Partner to Revolutionize Regional Connectivity
stc Group, a Saudi Arabia-based digital and telco leader, and Ooredoo Oman, a regional telecommunications provider, have announced a strategic collaboration to establish an international terrestrial fiber optic network corridor between Saudi Arabia and Oman, marking a significant move to enhance the Middle East’s digital infrastructure.
Transforming Global Connectivity with Submarine Hybrid Power-Telecom Cables
Submarine hybrid power-telecom cables (SHPTCs) are revolutionizing how the subsea industry connects the world, catalyzing an innovative leap in underwater infrastructure by combining high-power transmission and telecommunications within a single system.
du Boosts UAE's Digital Future with PEACE Cable Partnership
du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, announced a partnership with PEACE Cable International Network Co., Limited (PEACE) to extend the PEACE Cable System (PEACE Cable) to the UAE and Gulf region. This strategic collaboration is set to significantly enhance digital transformation and connectivity for du’s wholesale and enterprise customers, leveraging high-capacity, state-of-the-art PEACE Cable infrastructure.
Dodging Digital Darkness: Submarine Cable Monitoring
Subsea cable damage can plunge an entire nation into digital darkness, leading to communication breakdowns, disrupted digital services, and mobility failures.
Mobily Announces Major Investment in Data Centers and Submarine Cables
Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily), a leading technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) company in Saudi Arabia, has invested USD 905 million (over SAR 3.4 billion) in data centers and submarine cables.
UAE Data Center Market to Attract USD 1.5 Billion in Investments by 2027
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to experience a significant data center expansion, with new research indicating a surge in capacity and investments over the next few years.
Salience-Pioneer to Conduct Feasibility Study for Antarctic Cable System
The Chilean Undersecretariat of Telecommunications (SUBTEL) and the Development Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) have officially signed an agreement with the Salience-Pioneer consortium to conduct a feasibility study for a submarine fiber-optic cable connecting continental Chile to Antarctica.
Telecom Egypt Pioneers Huawei’s SBC and IMS for Superior VoBB Experience
Telecom Egypt, a prominent telecommunications firm, has partnered with Huawei to lead the way in innovative technologies, a significant stride towards enhancing core network construction across Egypt. These partnership includes the largest fixed-network IMS in Africa and the lightweight SBC based on bare-metal, supporting the deployment of simplified voice core network that is energy-effective in the future. In addition, Telecom Egypt is preparing the brand new cloudified ENUM to fulfill the potential growth for VoBB in the coming years.
Salam and Mada Collaborate on Cutting-Edge Messaging Solutions
Salam, a leading provider of telecommunications services in Saudi Arabia, and Mada have announced a strategic partnership through which they will revolutionize the digital landscape in the region, ushering in innovative solutions beyond traditional voice and messaging platforms.