- In March 2025, the Africa-1 submarine cable system officially launched, linking key MEA regions like Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya, significantly boosting regional internet bandwidth and cross-border data connectivity..
- In February 2025, the UAE’s du Telecom collaborated with Huawei to enhance fiber optic backbone infrastructure, enabling higher-speed broadband and 5G-ready networks across Abu Dhabi and Duba.
- In January 2025, Liquid Intelligent Technologies expanded its fiber network in South Africa by an additional 4,000 kilometers, aiming to bridge connectivity gaps in underserved rural provinces.
- In November 2024, Saudi Arabia’s STC completed a national fiber expansion phase, deploying over 10,000 km of optical fiber as part of Vision 2030’s smart infrastructure goals
- In October 2024, Telecom Egypt signed a strategic agreement to host landing points for the 2Africa submarine cable, enhancing Egypt’s role as a digital hub for Africa, Asia, and Europe..
