According to an official source, leading Saudi-based telecom provider Integrated Telecom Co. (Salam) has signed four strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of strengthening Saudi’s telecom and digital infrastructure.
The agreements signed with EDGNEX Data Centres by Damac, a Dubai-based digital infrastructure company, along with Cinturion, a global provider of integrated submarine and terrestrial capacity-based network solutions, and Emaar, The Economic City (EEC), the master developer of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) will allow all four companies to team up and develop a state-of-the-art digital infrastructure hub, supporting the Saudi national digital economy strategy, and contributing to the Saudi 2030 Telecommunication Transformation Vision, guided by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT).
As reported, the digital infrastructure hub will include initiatives such as an international submarine cable project, data centres, fibre infrastructure, cloud-internet building, setting an innovative-digital experience in KAEC, supporting the economic city’s contributions to the transformation programme, and accelerating the digital economy and quality of life programmes under Saudi Vision 2030.
Ahmed AlAnqari, CEO of Salam, said: “As a recognised Telecom & ICT Service provider, SALAM is delighted to participate with distinguished parties in this strategic initiative that goes in-line with the Saudi National Digital Economy Strategy and SALAM’s transformation plans. Creating an Integrated Digital Hub enables multi-services to all targeted customers national and globally from one place.”
“Our partnership with Salam, EDGNEX Data Centres, and Cinturion is another step towards making KAEC one of the world’s leading digital hubs. This collaboration will greatly contribute to our city’s reputation as a vision ready platform, making KAEC an ideal destination for the latest and greatest up-to-date digital infrastructure technology. It reinforces our commitment to continuing the city’s growth in its role as an ultramodern ecosystem that has all the ingredients of a national economic enabler,” said Cyril Piaia, CEO of KAEC.
“We are excited to team up with Salam, EDGNEX Data Centres and KAEC, to explore establishing an Open-Access carrier neutral cable landing station in KSA. Their trust in Cinturion’s management team and our international network reinforces our dedication to provide their customers with greater connectivity and global reach,” said Greg Varisco, Chief Executive Officer, Cinturion.