As a result, the move will offer high-capacity, low-latency connections between the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia.
The SING cable will link six key locations, including Kalba in the UAE, Muscat in Oman, Mumbai and Chennai in India, Kedah in Malaysia and Singapore, creating a new East-West digital route by using du’s cable landing station in the UAE.
Meanwhile, the move will reduce reliance on traditional routes such as the Red Sea corridor and improve network diversity and reliability for global data traffic.
du chief commercial officer, Karim Benkirane, said: “The SING submarine cable reinforces the UAE’s role as a global hub for data, cloud and artificial intelligence.
“Our partnership delivers the scale, performance, and reliability required to support hyperscalers, AI innovators, and enterprises by creating a resilient alternative East-West connectivity corridor as the UAE and the region accelerate their digital ambitions.”
Mark Wickham, CEO at Datawave added: ” The connection of SING to the UAE underscores the country’s strategic importance and its influence in the global AI and datacentre sectors.
“du’s commitment to advanced infrastructure aligns with our goals for SING, and we are therefore delighted to partner to build a strong and trusted subsea network addressing the future global digital needs of the region.”
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