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Ooredoo and iQ Networks Enhance Iraq's Fibre Connectivity

Ooredoo and iQ Networks Enhance Iraq's Fibre Connectivity

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ThreatCluster •October 8, 2026 at 15:34 UTC
  • •Ooredoo's OFN and iQ Networks signed a dark fibre agreement for Iraq connectivity.
  • •The initiative aims to create a high-speed fibre corridor linking Asia, the Gulf, and Europe.
  • •The project will support growing demands from AI providers and telecom operators.

Ooredoo Group's international connectivity arm, OFN, has signed a deal with iQ Networks to purchase multiple dark fibre pairs for transit connectivity across Iraq. This agreement, alongside OFN's separate FIG landing arrangement with the Iraqi Telecommunications and Post Company (ITPC), aims to develop an integrated subsea and terrestrial connectivity corridor linking Asia, the Gulf, Iraq, and Europe. The new infrastructure will address the increasing connectivity demands from AI providers, telecom operators, hyperscalers, cloud providers, and data centres. The signing event took place at Ooredoo's headquarters in Doha, attended by key officials from Iraq's Ministry of Communications and both companies. Khalid Hassan Al-Hammadi, CEO of OFN, stated that this initiative marks a significant phase in their multi-stage infrastructure program, enhancing their international connectivity portfolio.

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2026-10-07
OFN and iQ Networks sign dark fibre agreement
Ooredoo's OFN and iQ Networks finalized a deal to enhance fibre connectivity across Iraq, supporting international data traffic.
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2026-10-07
Signing event held in Doha
Key officials from Iraq's Ministry of Communications and both companies attended the signing at Ooredoo's headquarters.
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What is the purpose of the dark fibre agreement?
The agreement aims to enhance Iraq's connectivity as a regional hub for international data traffic.
Who are the key players involved in this agreement?
The key players are Ooredoo's OFN and iQ Networks, along with the Iraqi Telecommunications and Post Company.
What impact will this have on international data traffic?
The new infrastructure is expected to provide additional routes for international data traffic and support growing connectivity needs.