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Ooredoo, du land FIG cable

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026

Sentiment
70
Attention
4
Articles
6
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The partnership between Ooredoo and EITC (du) to land the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system in the United Arab Emirates is expected to positively impact the telecommunications and technology sectors in the Middle East. It will enhance regional and intercontinental connectivity, supporting the growth of cloud, AI, and digital services, which could lead to increased investment and economic activity in the connected nations.

Telecommunications Technology Data Centers
Event Summary

Ooredoo Group announced a partnership with EITC (du) to land the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system in the United Arab Emirates. This project, led by Ooredoo Fibre Networks, is designed to be the largest subsea cable system in the GCC, offering up to 720Tbps capacity across 24 fibre pairs. It aims to meet the growing demand from hyperscalers, cloud providers, AI platforms, and data center operators, enabling efficient, low-latency data flows across Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Oman. The United Arab Emirates' landing point at EITC (du)'s cable station will enhance route diversity and strengthen connectivity between the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, supporting the region's digital transformation and economic agenda.

Key Actions
100 Ooredoo announced partnership EITC
80 Ooredoo Fibre Networks leads project
Entities Involved
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Ooredoo
Ooredoo Group announced a partnership with du to land the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system in the UAE, leading the project through its subsidiary Ooredoo Fibre Networks.
Importance 100 Sentiment 70
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EITC
EITC (du) partnered with Ooredoo Group to land the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system in the UAE, strengthening its international connectivity capabilities.
Importance 90 Sentiment 70
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Ooredoo Fibre Networks
Ooredoo Fibre Networks, a subsidiary of Ooredoo Group, leads the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable project, managing its international connectivity and subsea infrastructure investments.
Importance 80 Sentiment 70
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United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates is a key landing point for the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, reinforcing its position as a global hub for data, cloud, and AI.
Importance 70 Sentiment 60
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Qatar
Qatar is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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Bahrain
Bahrain is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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Kuwait
Kuwait is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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Iraq
Iraq is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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Oman
Oman is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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Khalid Al Hamadi
Khalid Al Hamadi is the CEO of Ooredoo Fibre Networks, which leads the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable project.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Aziz Al-Othman Fakhroo
Aziz Al-Othman Fakhroo, Group CEO of Ooredoo, commented on the partnership, highlighting its importance for resilient connectivity infrastructure.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Fahad Al Hassawi
Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of EITC (du), emphasized how the partnership strengthens the United Arab Emirates' position as a global data hub.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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