The landing of the world’s longest submarine cable will reinforce the kingdom’s position as a powerful ICT hub, speeding up digital transformation across connected countries, attracting significant international investment opportunities, creating jobs and boosting innovation across sectors.
The significant milestone in global connectivity comes following, a $205 million investment in 2Africa Pearls submarine cable system.
The live landing next to Seef District on June 4 was witnessed by Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Dr Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and stc Bahrain chief executive Khalid Al Osaimi.
The landing operation, which involved connecting the on-board cable to the ground infrastructure, was completed in a record time.
Dr Shaikh Abdulla expressed pride in Bahrain’s advanced telecommunications infrastructure, noting that this achievement reflects the kingdom’s commitment to strengthening its position as a regional and global digital hub, in line with the goals of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.
He emphasised the ministry’s dedication to enhancing partnerships with the private sector.
Dr Shaikh Abdulla added that the landing of the 2Africa Pearls submarine cable in Bahrain represents a qualitative leap that will enhance the kingdom’s global connectivity, support its digital economy and open new horizons for innovation and investment.
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