Ooredoo Group and ITPC Partner to Enhance Iraq's Digital Connectivity
Project News | Mar 17, 2025 | Zawya
Ooredoo Group and the Iraqi Telecommunications and Post Company (ITPC) have entered into a Landing Party Agreement for the FIG subsea cable, marking a significant advancement in Iraq's digital infrastructure. This collaboration will position Iraq as a crucial transit hub for data traffic between Asia and Europe, enhancing the country's capability to meet the demands of businesses, hyperscalers, data centers, and telecom operators. The FIG cable, boasting a capacity of 720Tbps, is set to be the largest in the GCC and will connect all Gulf countries. This initiative is anticipated to drive Iraq's digital transformation, economic diversification, and innovation, while promoting long-term economic growth. Service is expected to commence in Q4 2027, contributing significantly to advancements in AI, Cloud, and IoT services. Ooredoo is an international communications company with operations across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, serving a wide range of customers and listed on the Qatar and Abu Dhabi stock exchanges.
Sectors
- Telecommunications
- Technology
- Infrastructure
Geography
- Iraq – Iraq is the focal point of the subsea cable project and will serve as a transit hub for data traffic, enhancing its digital infrastructure.
- Qatar – Ooredoo Group, headquartered in Qatar, is leading the collaborative initiative to deploy the FIG subsea cable.
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – The FIG cable connects all Gulf countries, making this region critical to the project.
Industry
- Telecommunications – The agreement involves the deployment of the FIG subsea cable, which is a critical telecommunications infrastructure project aimed at enhancing connectivity.
- Technology – The project will facilitate advancements in AI, Cloud, and IoT, essential components of the technology sector.
- Infrastructure – The subsea cable project is a substantial addition to Iraq's digital infrastructure, integral to supporting data traffic and connectivity.
Financials
- 23 billion QAR – Ooredoo's revenue as of December 31, 2024.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ooredoo Group | Partner, Project Lead | Company | Ooredoo is leading the initiative to deploy the subsea cable, enhancing regional and global connectivity. |
| Iraqi Telecommunications and Post Company (ITPC) | Partner | Company | ITPC is collaborating with Ooredoo to land the subsea cable in Iraq, enhancing the country's digital infrastructure. |
| Iraqi Government | Supporter | Government | The Iraqi government supports the project through its Ministry of Communications, emphasizing its national importance. |