SILKLINK PROJECT AIMS TO RECONNECT SYRIA WITH THE DIGITAL

Syria provides technical support for extending OM4 optical fiber cable

Syria provides technical support for extending OM4 optical fiber cable

Syria Launches "Barq Net" Project to Expand Nationwide Fiber Optic Infrastructure ⚡ In a bold step toward full digital transformation, the Syrian Ministry of Communications and Technology has officially launched the "Barq Net" initiative, an ambitious national project to deliver. The BARQ NET FTTP initiative represents Syria's comprehensive fiber-to-the-premises infrastructure deployment across all 14 governorates: Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Latakia, Hama, Tartus, Deir ez-Zor, Ar-Raqqah, Al-Hasakah, Daraa, Idlib, As-Suwayda, Quneitra, and Rif Dimashq. The project, described by the government as a cornerstone of its digital infrastructure. 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. Fibre optics offer faster and more reliable internet connections, which are essential for boosting economic growth and improving the quality of life for Syrians. With the potential to revolutionise everything from education to healthcare, the deployment of fibre networks could be a game-changer for. The SilkLink project is a new national initiative to build a 4,500 km long, 100 terabits per second fiber optic cable across Syria. It will connect Syrian cities and transform Syria into a digital corridor between Asia and Europe, with submarine landing stations in Tartus and inland data centers.

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Fireproofing and sealing of cable trays in renovation project

Fireproofing and sealing of cable trays in renovation project

When cable trays pass through walls or floors, seal openings using fire-rated penetration sealing materials. FireResistant Solutions provides cable tray covering and fire-protection systems designed to safeguard electrical and data infrastructure in commercial and multifamily buildings. 7 products are successfully used to protect cables in high-rise buildings, industrial buildings, and offshore facilities as well as in sensitive areas, such as hospitals, airports, production. The proper coating and acceptance of fireproof cable trays are essential for long-term performance and safety.

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Middle East Fiber Optic Communication Project

Middle East Fiber Optic Communication Project

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.

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Vanuatu Bridge Construction Project

Vanuatu Bridge Construction Project

Reconstruction of the Teouma Bridge on Efate will now officially begin following its ground-breaking ceremony yesterday on Friday 19th April 2024 Valued at over a billion, the project is expected to be completed by September 2025, through funds from the Japanese Government. The previous bridge was badly damaged by Cyclone Pam in 2015 and subsequent disasters, with heavy flooding at. als concerned of the Government of the Republic of Vanuatu, and conducted Efate Island where the capital of the Republic of Vanuatu is lo ated live along the Ring Road. The longest bridge in Vanuatu will be built in South Santo, at the Navaka River, as part of the South Santo Road Project, which is funded by the World Bank. This was confirmed by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), which also confirmed that the bridge is designed as a.

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Indoor optical cable relocation project in Northern Europe

Indoor optical cable relocation project in Northern Europe

The IOEMA project is aiming to establish an AI-ready, high-capacity fibre optic connection between five key Northern European markets. HANOVER, MD – Sweden's Eastern Light, a company building a series of new, international, submarine fiber-optic cable routes in northern Europe, has selected Ciena's (NYSE: CIEN) GeoMesh solution to help meet the fast-growing demand for long-haul dark fiber in the region. Fiber Deployment in Europe 2025: Where We Stand and What's Holding Us Back As Europe pushes toward its Digital Decade 2030 targets, fiber deployment has become a national priority across the continent. But despite ambitious goals, progress in FTTx and FTTH infrastructure remains uneven. With the ongoing deployment of the mega capacity fiber cable from Luleå to Berlin and with more than 2500 km of new fiber optics put in the ground during this year's first quarter, GlobalConnect's 100,000 km fiber is the largest interconnected network in the region. The Polar Connect is a Northern European initiative to obtain secure and resilient connectivity through the Arctic to Asia and North America for Research, Development, Innovation and Education.

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