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Iraqi-Emirati Consortium Plans $700M Data Cable

An Iraqi-Emirati consortium announced a $700 million marine and land data cable to link the UAE, Iraq, and Turkey, strengthening regional digital infrastructure.


Iraqi-Emirati Consortium Plans $700M Data Cable

The head of a company belonging to an Iraqi-Emirati consortium announced that the consortium intends to build a marine and land data cable worth $700 million, linking the UAE to Iraq and reaching Turkey. This project aims to strengthen digital infrastructure and provide high-speed internet connectivity between regional countries. It will open new opportunities for business, education, and communications, fostering economic development. The implementation of the project is expected to begin in the near future.