Capacity Middle East

International expansion: Connecting beyond the Middle East

26 February 2025
1 minute
The Middle East has long served as a crucial hub for global internet traffic, particularly through the route south of the Arabian Peninsula and via the Suez Canal. However, recent disruptions, such as the Red Sea cable cuts, have exposed vulnerabilities in the existing infrastructure.

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The Middle East has long served as a crucial hub for global internet traffic, particularly through the route south of the Arabian Peninsula and via the Suez Canal. However, recent disruptions, such as the Red Sea cable cuts, have exposed vulnerabilities in the existing infrastructure.

This has prompted the industry to explore new route requirements and enhance network resiliency. The panel discussion, chaired by Carl Roberts, Partner at Hadaara Consulting, delved into the current state of route diversity, the viability of alternative routes, the impact of geopolitical factors, pricing competitiveness, and the potential improvements in cross-border connectivity.

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