As a leading force in Saudi Arabia’s telecom sector, Mobily continues to play a pivotal role in driving digital transformation, expanding wholesale services, and reinforcing the kingdom’s position as a regional ‘Digital Hub.’
In an exclusive interview with Telecom Review, Abdulsalam O. Al-Enazi, VP Wholesale Marketing at Mobily, elaborated on the company’s efforts in strengthening its role as a leading wholesale provider in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
What are you showcasing at Capacity Middle East this year?
This year, we are showcasing our investments in submarine cables, terrestrial networks, and data center solutions, ensuring seamless and scalable connectivity for national and international carriers, regional internet service providers (ISPs), hyperscalers, over-the-top (OTT) platforms, content and cloud providers, as well as international enterprises.
As demand for high-capacity connectivity continues to grow, we are expanding our fiber and subsea network footprint, providing diverse and resilient pathways that enhance regional and global connectivity. Our internet traffic exchange solutions and high-capacity data centers enable faster, more efficient traffic routing, supporting the evolving needs of digital players.
Mobily was awarded Telecom Review’s ‘Best Wholesale Company’ in 2024. First of all, congratulations! Secondly, what makes Mobily the ‘Best Wholesale Company’?
Thank you! This award is a testament to our commitment to innovation, network expansion, and delivering best-in-class wholesale solutions. Over the past year, we have significantly boosted our fiber and subsea connectivity, ensuring scalability, reliability, and global reach for our partners.
Mobily’s extensive infrastructure, including fiber networks, subsea cable systems, and data centers, enables high-performance connectivity for our local, regional, and global customers. Our continuous investments in high-capacity networks and advanced wholesale services allow us to meet the growing demand for secure, high-speed connectivity, setting us apart as a leader in the wholesale telecom sector.
Can you tell us more about Mobily's strategy in reinforcing the Digital Hub’s capabilities and contributing to both Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and Vision 2030’s goals?
We are committed to advancing Saudi Arabia’s role in the global digital economy by building a robust connectivity, infrastructure, and cloud ecosystem. Through ongoing investments in fiber and subsea networks and high-capacity data centers solutions, we ensure low-latency, high-speed connectivity that meets the needs of cloud providers, hyperscalers, and international customers.
By enhancing international connectivity and creating alternative, resilient routes, we are strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a strategic connectivity hub. These efforts align with Vision 2030, driving economic diversification, attracting global investments, and accelerating digital transformation. We remain steadfast in delivering future-ready infrastructure and cutting-edge connectivity solutions to power the next generation of digital services.
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