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Oman Expands Submarine Cable Capacity to Meet AI Demand

Oman Expands Submarine Cable Capacity to Meet AI Demand

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ThreatCluster •November 5, 2026 at 13:17 UTC
  • •Oman aims to increase submarine cable systems from 19 to 31 by 2030.
  • •Demand for international network capacity is driven by AI and cloud services.
  • •New data centers are being built to support the growing digital infrastructure.

Oman plans to increase its submarine cable systems from 19 to 31 by 2030, as reported during the Middle East Global Carrier Community Meeting in Muscat. This expansion is driven by rising demand for international network capacity, particularly from cloud providers and telecoms seeking faster connections. The joint venture Zain Omantel International, formed by Omantel and Kuwait's Zain Group, will facilitate this growth. Sohail Qadir, CEO of Zain Omantel International, emphasized that Oman’s geographical position is key to its ambitions as a connectivity hub. The existing infrastructure is already under pressure, with local data centers at full capacity. New data centers are being constructed in Salalah and Muscat to support this growth. The conference attracted over 1,000 delegates from 350 companies across 60 countries, highlighting the importance of digital infrastructure and connectivity in the region.

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2026-11-01
Middle East Global Carrier Community Meeting begins
The conference in Muscat gathered telecoms operators and cloud providers to discuss network capacity and investment.
Omanobserver.Om
2026-11-03
Omantel announces submarine cable expansion plans
Omantel plans to expand its submarine cable systems to meet rising demand for connectivity.
Tradingview
2026-11-04
Oman Data Park expansion announced
Oman Data Park is increasing its facilities to accommodate growing demand for digital infrastructure.
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Common questions

What is the current number of submarine cables in Oman?
Oman currently has 19 submarine cable systems in operation.
What is driving the demand for increased network capacity?
The rising use of artificial intelligence and cloud services is driving the demand for higher network capacity.
When is the planned completion for the new submarine cables?
The expansion to 31 submarine cable systems is targeted for completion by 2030.