The Launch of Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG) Telecom Project
Omantel & du build a new submarine cable as a unique express gateway linking Oman and UAE
Omantel & du build a new submarine cable as a unique express gateway linking Oman and UAE
The Launch of Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG) Telecom Project
Omantel & du build a new submarine cable as a unique express gateway linking Oman and UAE
Omantel & du build a new submarine cable as a unique express gateway linking Oman and UAE
July XXXXX, Muscat - Omantel and UAE’s du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), have come together to link the Sultanate of Oman and UAE through a newly activated 275km international fibre optic submarine cable named the Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG) that will meet the evolving market demands, scale up speed, expand connectivity, deliver enhanced customer experience and provide wider commercial offerings.
Oman and UAE are currently connected through terrestrial and submarine routes. The new cable system of OEG will serve as an express connection between both countries and the partnership will reiterate Omantel’s and du’s position as leading wholesale players supporting the region to evolve into the new promising global communication hub.
Moreover, the event brings together telecom operators, hyperscalers, content and cloud providers and vendors to meet and network. During the event, Carrier Members representing voice, data, messaging, subsea cables, satellite, data centers and other related sectors will enjoy full access to all meeting facilities, executive panels and knowledge sharing sessions, leisure activities as well as evening networking receptions.
Talal Al Mamari, CEO Omantel, said, “I am happy to announce this partnership with du. This direct and dedicated corridor will synergise the goals of Omantel as the global wholesale hub and of du as the regional data hub, bringing huge benefits to our Wholesale and Enterprise customers. Both companies will also be able to further expand their networks with higher efficiency and improved connectivity which will result in a significant positive impact in terms of services quality and product variety.”
Fahad Al Hassawi, CEO of du, said, “We are excited to enter into this partnership with Omantel. The agreement comes from a common vision for a new strategic direction that will help both companies optimise their assets and positions in the local, regional and global markets. OEG will trigger more investments to the region and boost the performance of our wholesale and enterprise customers, which will be passed further down the line to the society by bringing largescale transformation. We share the same vision with Omantel of transforming the region to a global telecom hub and have always strived to introduce cutting-edge solutions to our customers.
About du Operating under the steadfast umbrella of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), du is an integral driver of the UAE’s economic, social and digital transformation. Thriving on digitally innovating all facets of the contemporary telecom experience, we touch the lives of millions of customers everyday as a dedicated enabler of connectivity, continuity and growth across consumer and enterprise segments. Whether delivering state-of-the-art Smart City infrastructure, bespoke enterprise ICT solutions, government communications, secure data solutions, or the very best in-home entertainment and value, we are a reliable telco and ICT player shaping the future of communication for a more connected tomorrow.