Oman Broadband signs pact with Saudi firm to advance fibre optic connectivity

Oman Broadband signs pact with Saudi firm to advance fibre optic connectivity

Riyadh: Oman Broadband signed a cooperation agreement today with the Dawiyat Integrated Telecommunications & Information Technology Company in Saudi Arabia, in the field of communications and IT services.

The agreement seeks to provide the infrastructure for building fibre optic networks to enhance international connectivity between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, enabling operators to achieve mutual strategic benefits. The signing falls within the framework of Oman Broadband’s participation in the LEAP 2024 tech event, held in Riyadh from 4-7 March 2024.

The agreement was signed by Engineer Sultan bin Ahmed Al Wahaibi, CEO of Oman Broadband, and Engineer Wael Al Ghamdi, CEO of Dawiyat Integrated Telecommunications & Information Technology Company in Saudi Arabia.

Engineer Sultan bin Ahmed Al Wahaibi, CEO of Oman Broadband, stated that the cooperation agreement will provide the opportunity to enhance international connectivity. This will be made possible by working on the readiness of the fibre optic network infrastructure to achieve “terrestrial connectivity” across the borders of both countries.

Al Wahaibi added: This agreement will contribute to enhancing the exchange of knowledge and experiences in the field of fibre optics and conducting reference studies to evaluate market trends and best practices within the communications and information technology