Du and Omantel Expand Gulf Connectivity with High-Speed Fibre Network

Oman and UAE activate submarine telecom cable

Telecommunications operators in Oman and the UAE have begun operating a submarine fibre optic cable connecting the two Gulf states, providing a gateway to the broader GCC network. In 2023 state-run Omantel and Dubai’s Du started the installation of the 275km undersea cable to provide a data communication link between the two countries as a backup for the land and satellite-based channels.  The joint venture is registered under the name of Oman E…

du and Omantel expand Gulf connectivity with high-speed fibre network

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Du, Omantel Activate Oman-UAE Subsea Cable - SubTel Forum

Du and Omantel Switch on Oman Emirates Gateway Subsea Cable By John Tanner, Developing Telecoms July 9, 2025 Omantel and UAE-based du and  announced on Tuesday that they have activated the Oman Emirates Gateway (OEG), a 275-km fibre-optic subsea cable system that will boost connectivity between the UAE and Oman. While the UAE and Oman are already connected via subsea and terrestrial fibre cables, the OEG – the plans for which were first revealed…