Batelco unites with e& to land Al Khaleej subsea cable in UAE

Batelco unites with e& to land Al Khaleej subsea cable in UAE

Bahrain’s Batelco, part of the Beyon Group, and e& have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the landing of Al Khaleej Cable in the United Arab Emirates. Fully owned by Batelco, the 1,400 KM long Al Khaleej subsea data cable system, will connect Bahrain to other regional countries including Oman, Qatar, and the UAE. […]Bahrain’s Batelco, part of the Beyon Group, and e& have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the landing of Al Khaleej Cable in the United Arab Emirates.

Fully owned by Batelco, the 1,400 KM long Al Khaleej subsea data cable system, will connect Bahrain to other regional countries including Oman, Qatar, and the UAE. This development aims to enhance data exchange and communication capabilities within the region.

According to the statement, “The Al Khaleej Cable will branch off from the 21,700-kilometre-long SEA-ME-WE 6 cable, currently in development to connect Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Western Europe. Batelco through the Beyon Group is one of the major investors in the SEA-ME-WE 6 consortium.”

Hani AskarChief Global Business OfficerBatelco

“We are delighted to take this important step by signing with e& to land the Al Khaleej cable in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with the aim of strengthening regional connectivity and