Beyon announces "Khaleej North" submarine cable extension project

Washington, July 16 (BNA): Beyon today announced the signing of an agreement to develop "Khaleej North", an 800-kilometer submarine cable system that will further expand Al Khaleej Cable by connecting Bahrain with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq. 

Fully owned and operated by Beyon, the new system will be developed in partnership with SubCom, the global subsea cable provider currently delivering Beyon’s Al Khaleej cable system. The signing ceremony and announcement took place during the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the United States of America.

This strategic extension will position Bahrain as a strategic digital hub connecting the region to the world through the latest submarine cable system, SEA-ME-WE 6, a 21,700-kilometer high-capacity system linking Bahrain with 14 other countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Khaleej North will further enhance the Kingdom’s capability in data traffic and sovereignty, global communication, digital resilience, and cybersecurity.

Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of Beyon, described the partnership with SubCom as both strategic and essential in advancing Bahrain’s ambitions for its digital economy. He emphasised that enhancing Bahrain’s connection to global networks through greater speed, capacity, and resilience is crucial for developing a strong digital foundation. According to him, the investment represents an important step towards creating a dynamic digital ecosystem that supports innovation, stimulates economic development, and prepares the ground for the next wave of transformative technologies.

David Coughlan, Chief Executive Officer of SubCom, explained that the expansion of their partnership with Beyon via the Khaleej North initiative demonstrates both organisations’ shared commitment to delivering connectivity solutions in the Middle East that are dependable, scalable, and designed for the future.

The Khaleej North cable will provide enhanced global connectivity in the region. Designed to meet the rising demands of hyperscalers, enterprises, cloud service providers, and government entities, the system will strengthen data exchange pathways and increase network resilience.