Wholesale and Capacity

During International Telecoms Week (ITW) in the United States, e& unveiled a strategic partnership with network security company, Cato Networks.

In 2023, center3 significantly advanced the global digital infrastructure by expanding our submarine cable network landings in Saudi Arabia. This growth increased our cable landing stations from four to nine, markedly enhancing center3's global connectivity capabilities and the reliability of our network infrastructure. These stations are renowned for their strategic locations and pivotal roles in global connectivity:

Ooredoo Oman has signed an agreement for the landing of the 2Africa Cable System in Barka and Salalah. This agreement marks the most extensive subsea cable system landing in the Sultanate of Oman to date.

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are poised for substantial growth in the data center sector, driven by a surge in internet accessibility and rapid digital adoption. This trend not only underscores the region's increasing reliance on digital infrastructure but also presents lucrative investment prospects.

The launch of Oman-IX, a neutral internet exchange, aims to revolutionize the digital infrastructure services in the region and connect leading telecom industry networks providers, hyperscalers, data centers, and cloud services across the Middle East and beyond.

Integrated Telecom Company (Salam)— licensed to provide fixed telecommunications services with infrastructure— has finalized the sale of its entire fiber optic network to Technical Links Services Company Limited (TLS). TLS, a wholesale infrastructure service provider licensed by the Communications, Space, & Technology Commission (CST), was established by Al-Mawarid Investment Limited as a limited liability company (LLC) in 2020. Previously, Salam received CST approval on a three-phase implementation plan to transfer all of Salam's fiber-optic network assets to TLS.

TAWAL, the leading integrated IT infrastructure provider in the Kingdom, has signed an agreement with Kidana Development Company to lease 340 sites in the Holy Sites for the construction and operation of communications towers.

Amidst a compelling presentation at the Capacity Middle East event, Aqaba Digital Hub (ADH) announced the launch of its data center expansion by the end of Q1 2024.

The inception of center3 is a story of decisive action in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. Recognizing the increasing demands of the digital era, telecom operator, stc, identified the need to focus attention on hosting and data services. This was particularly important to meet the evolving requirements of hyperscalers, content providers, and enterprises transitioning to the cloud in the region. Consequently, stc spun off part of its organization and assets into a new entity dedicated to addressing these specific digital requirements.

e& Carrier & Wholesale announced the expansion of its Tier III SmartHub data center to the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi, providing state-of-the-art infrastructure and connectivity to support the entire region’s digital ecosystem.