KUWAIT CITY, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Zajil Telecom
(Zajil Telecom, a wholly owned subsidiary in Kuwait of Kalaam Telecom Group), signed a
long-term strategic agreement with the Iraqi Informatics &
Telecommunication Public Company (ITPC) under the patronage of Her
Excellency the Minister of Communications, Dr. Hiyam Al Yasiri. This agreement establishes
"Kalaam Iraq Transit," the first official 100% terrestrial
alternative route for large enterprises, hyperscalers, and global
carriers to route their data traffic from the GCC to
Europe transiting Iraq across
Turkey.
Her Excellency the Minister, Dr. Hiyam
Al Yasiri, commented that this project and other similar
projects that are currently underway will make Iraq a safe land corridor and a competitor to
the only international maritime corridor in the region that passes
through the Suez Canal.
Kalaam offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, leveraging its
owned assets like the 100% terrestrial KNOT cable system and its
participation in the EIG consortium's submarine network. The
recently added "Kalaam Iraq Transit" stands out with its unique
route, delivering the lowest latency, enhanced resiliency,
security, reliability, and overall performance. This innovative new
route addresses geopolitical risks and capacity constraints,
providing a more efficient and reliable path for customers with
expanded connectivity options. This along with Zajil's landing
license in Kuwait, in
collaboration with CITRA, bypasses common chokepoints and avoids
maintenance issues challenging other Red
Sea cables, to ensure consistent performance and prevent
data loss for businesses connecting the GCC to Europe.
Nezar Mohammad Al Saie, Chairman
of Kalaam, said, "This strategic investment marks a significant
leap in our regional and global market expansion. We're building
Kalaam into a powerhouse, the go-to partner for data and digital
solutions. We stay ahead of the curve, making strategic
investments, embracing advancements, and navigating geopolitical
changes with agility. Our diverse route options empower businesses,
operators and hyperscalers to choose the perfect path for seamless
connectivity and optimized performance."
Kalaam provides other comprehensive solutions by leveraging its
owned assets, including the 100% terrestrial KNOT cable system, and
the EIG consortium submarine cable system.
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