Fiber Connect Council MENA
The Fiber Connect Council is dedicated to advancing the deployment and accessibility of high-speed fiber optic networks. Our mission is to promote and support the development, adoption, and
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Syria's government is negotiating with leading Gulf telecom operators—Zain, Etisalat, STC, and Ooredoo—for a $300 million project named SilkLink, aimed at modernizing the country's fibre optic communications infrastructure. Fiber powered future connecting intelligence infrastructure and innovation Fiber Connect Council MENA, a non-profit since 2011, unites over 40 industry leaders to drive fiber adoption across the Middle East and North Africa, enhancing connectivity, quality of life, and environmental sustainability. Over the last decade, the Middle East has undergone a profound transformation in digital infrastructure, led by the rapid expansion of fiber optic networks. The cable will land in Qatar, Oman, the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq, providing 720Tbps of capacity across 24 fiber pairs. Our fiber optic solutions played a key role in ensuring seamless and reliable communication across the metro network, supporting operations, safety, and passenger services.
