Connectivity

Babylon GW: Iraq’s new digital gateway

13 February 2026
1 minute
At Capacity Middle East, Jihad Ibhaiss, General Manager at Horizon speaks with Capacity’s Nadine Hawkins about Babylon GW.

Babylon GW is an initiative to position Iraq as a key connectivity corridor between the Gulf and Europe. The project will provide an alternative route to Red Sea submarine cables, reducing latency by up to 25% and strengthening regional digital resilience through a consortium-led approach.

Capacity Iraq Connect 2026

09 February 2026