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Arabian Business
10-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Oman Emirates Gateway submarine cable system to boost connectivity
The Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG), a 275km international fibre optic submarine cable system that will enhance connectivity between the UAE and the Sultanate of Oman, is now active. UAE's du and Oman's Omantel announced this on Wednesday. The cutting-edge project connects three strategic international data centres – datamena DX1 in Dubai, UAE; Equinix MC1 in Barka and Equinix SN1 in Salalah, Oman. OEG enhances the operational efficiency of existing networks and systems, while boosting speed, expanding connectivity, and elevating customer experiences through advanced commercial offerings. It will provide a seamless express connection and support the area's evolution into a global telecommunications hub. Karim Benkirane, Chief Commercial Officer of du, commented: 'The Oman Emirates Gateway is far more than just an optical cable; it is a bridge towards future-proofing the digital infrastructure of the region. 'This project will be a cornerstone for hyperscalers, content providers, and international carriers, empowering them to enhance their presence in the UAE and Oman, and optimise their operational capability to meet the growing demands of the digital era.' The system delivers benefits such as comprehensive resilience through dual routes (terrestrial and subsea), guaranteeing unmatched reliability and optimal network performance. The system infrastructure is designed to support emerging technologies, ensuring long-term sustainability and scalability. It will also provide faster cloud access, in addition to a direct connection to key data centres, providing global access to facilitate international business growth in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Samy Al Ghassany, Chief Technology and Digital Officer at Omantel, added: 'The full activation of the Oman Emirates Gateway marks a pivotal milestone in our journey towards digital transformation in Oman and beyond. 'We are proud to contribute to the region's content enrichment and to establish a robust, high-capacity corridor that will empower businesses across Oman and the UAE. This achievement goes beyond mere connectivity; it propels the entire region towards innovation, growth, and global competitiveness.' The activation of OEG is an important development for du and Omantel, reinforcing their positions as leading players in the telecommunications industry. In a statement, the companies said the benefits of the OEG project extend beyond enhanced network capabilities, serving as a crucial driver for economic growth and technological innovation in both the UAE and Oman.
CNA
10-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
European telecoms push back against EU plans for laxer fixed network regulations
FRANKFURT :An alliance of smaller European telecoms companies has spoken out against EU plans for laxer regulation in the fixed network business, according to an open letter published on Thursday. The signatories, which included Vodafone, Iliad and 1&1, warned that a relaxation of the regulations for the respective market leaders in their countries that they compete with would lead to a "re-monopolisation". The European Commission's proposals were a "step backwards," contradicted EU competition principles and would stifle the expansion of fibre optic broadband, the letter said. Signatories of the letter called on the authorities to stick to the current model, which requires respective market leaders such as Deutsche Telecom in Germany to grant competitors access to their infrastructure under fixed conditions. The expansion of fibre optic networks has long been a contentious issue, with smaller telecoms companies feeling disadvantaged by market leaders, mostly former monopolists.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
European telecoms push back against EU plans for laxer fixed network regulations
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -An alliance of smaller European telecoms companies has spoken out against EU plans for laxer regulation in the fixed network business, according to an open letter published on Thursday. The signatories, which included Vodafone, Iliad and 1&1, warned that a relaxation of the regulations for the respective market leaders in their countries that they compete with would lead to a "re-monopolisation". The European Commission's proposals were a "step backwards," contradicted EU competition principles and would stifle the expansion of fibre optic broadband, the letter said. Signatories of the letter called on the authorities to stick to the current model, which requires respective market leaders such as Deutsche Telecom in Germany to grant competitors access to their infrastructure under fixed conditions. The expansion of fibre optic networks has long been a contentious issue, with smaller telecoms companies feeling disadvantaged by market leaders, mostly former monopolists. Earlier this month, Germany's Bundestag parliament passed a law to accelerate the expansion of fibre optic and mobile networks.
Gulf Business
10-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
du and Omantel expand Gulf connectivity with high-speed fibre network
Oman skyline. Image: Getty images du, UAE's telecom and digital services provider, and Omantel, the Sultanate of Oman's integrated telecommunications company, have announced the activation of the Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG) — a 275-kilometre international fibre optic submarine cable system designed to enhance digital connectivity between the UAE and Oman. The OEG connects three major regional data centres: datamena DX1 in Dubai, Equinix MC1 in Barka, and Equinix SN1 in Salalah. The high-capacity system aims to provide a seamless express route that improves network efficiency, speeds up connectivity, and offers a significant uplift in digital service experiences across the region. Recent news: Karim Benkirane, chief commercial officer of du, said: 'The Oman Emirates Gateway is far more than just an optical cable; it is a bridge towards future-proofing the digital infrastructure of the region. This project will be a cornerstone for hyperscalers, content providers, and international carriers, empowering them to enhance their presence in the UAE and Oman, and optimize their operational capability to meet the growing demands of the digital era.' Samy Al Ghassany, chief technology and digital officer at Omantel, added: 'The full activation of the Oman Emirates Gateway marks a pivotal milestone in our journey towards digital transformation in Oman and beyond. We are proud to contribute to the region's content enrichment and to establish a robust, high-capacity corridor that will empower businesses across Oman and the UAE. This achievement goes beyond mere connectivity; it propels the entire region towards innovation, growth, and global competitiveness.' Fibre optic submarine cable system The OEG system is built for high resilience, offering dual route options via both terrestrial and subsea paths. It is designed to deliver exceptional reliability and performance, supporting emerging technologies and future scalability. The infrastructure will also enable faster cloud access and direct connections to global data centres, supporting international business operations and digital transformation. This milestone reinforces the strategic partnership between du and Omantel and strengthens their positions as key wholesale players in the region. It also reflects a joint commitment to accelerating digital innovation, attracting global technology companies, and contributing to economic growth and technological advancement in both the UAE and Oman.
Zawya
08-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Omantel, du announce activation of Oman-UAE submarine cable
Muscat – Omantel, the leading provider of integrated telecommunication services in the sultanate and a regional leading telecom and technology provider in the Middle East, has announced the activation of a fibre optic submarine cable system to enhance the connectivity between the UAE and Oman. Omantel, together with du – the leading telecom and digital services provider in the UAE – will activate the 275km long Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG), officials informed. The cutting-edge project connects three strategic international data centers: Equinix MC1 in Barka, datamena DX1 in Dubai, and Equinix SN1 in Salalah Oman. OEG is set to redefine the digital landscape of the region by providing a seamless express connection and supporting the area's evolution into a global telecommunications hub. This initiative boosts the operational efficiency of existing networks and systems while enhancing speed, expanding connectivity, and elevating customer experiences with advanced commercial offerings. Samy al Ghassany, Chief Technology and Digital Officer at Omantel, said that the full activation of the OEG marks a pivotal milestone in our journey towards digital transformation in Oman and beyond. 'We are proud to contribute to the region's content enrichment and to establish a robust, high-capacity corridor that will empower businesses across Oman and the UAE. This achievement goes beyond mere connectivity; it propels the entire region towards innovation, growth, and global competitiveness,' he added. Karim Benkirane, Chief Commercial Officer of du, said, 'The Oman Emirates Gateway is far more than just an optical cable; it is a bridge towards future-proofing the digital infrastructure of the region. This project will be a cornerstone for hyperscalers, content providers, and international carriers, empowering them to enhance their presence and operational capability to meet the growing demands of the digital era.' The activated system delivers transformative benefits such as comprehensive resilience through dual routes (terrestrial and subsea) guaranteeing unmatched reliability and optimal network performance. The state-of-the-art system infrastructure is designed to support emerging technologies, ensuring long-term sustainability and scalability. It will provide faster cloud access, in addition to a direct connection to key data centers, providing global access to facilitate international business growth in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. The activation of OEG is an important development for du and Omantel, reinforcing their positions as leading wholesale players in the telecommunications industry. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to driving progressive change and attracting hyperscalers and global players to the region, improving the overall quality of connectivity and customer experience. The benefits of the OEG project extend beyond enhanced network capabilities, by serving as a crucial driver for economic growth and technological innovation in both the UAE and Oman.
