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Joint efforts are aimed at delivering unparalleled connectivity and digital infrastructure, benefiting businesses, cloud, and content providers alike.<\/em><\/p>\n Riyadh, <\/strong>9 February 2025: <\/strong>Etihad Salam Telecom Company, a leading provider of telecommunications services in Saudi Arabia,\u00a0and center3, a wholly owned subsidiary of the stc Group, today strengthened their partnership to advance digital infrastructure and connectivity. Through a bilateral agreement formalized at Capacity Middle East 2025, both entities will jointly offer improved network resilience, more efficient connectivity, and scalable solutions to enhance the customer experience in line with the digital economy strategy of the Ministry of Communication and Information (MCIT).<\/p>\n The ICT sector in Saudi Arabia is poised for substantial growth, with projections reaching USD 82.51 billion by 2030. By pooling their resources and expertise, Etihad Salam Telecom Company\u2019s Last Mile and internet access services with center3\u2019s data center and internet exchange capabilities, this partnership is uniquely positioned to drive innovation across cloud data management, internet connectivity, and beyond.<\/p>\n Amjad Arab,\u00a0Chief\u00a0Wholesale and Partnerships\u00a0Officer\u00a0at Etihad Salam Telecom Company, said: “Our mission is to provide robust, innovative solutions that support the rapid expansion of digital content and seamless technology experiences. We are excited to work together to offer enriched connectivity services and bring content closer to end-users, ultimately empowering businesses and to thrive in an increasingly digital landscape. Our commitment goes beyond infrastructure, it’s about enriching lives and empowering businesses to scale and innovate in a digital-first world.”<\/p>\n The collaboration is set to enhance three critical areas: bilateral utilization of extensive connectivity services to increase network reach and reliability, leveraging center3’s carrier-neutral data centers to broaden Etihad Salam Telecom Company’s enterprise solutions, and integrating its vast network with center3\u2019s internet exchanges, enriching the digital ecosystem with diverse content providers.<\/p>\n Mabs Khan, Chief Commercial Officer at center3 said: \u201cThis collaboration with Etihad Salam Telecom Company represents a critical advancement in our mission to create a more interconnected and resilient digital infrastructure for MENA. By utilizing each other\u2019s connectivity services and infrastructure, we\u2019re positioned to deliver seamless, carrier-neutral solutions that foster growth and innovation in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n Etihad Salam Telecom Company will integrate its network infrastructure, including advanced data centers and extensive international cable systems, with center3’s state-of-the-art data centers and internet exchanges to transform connectivity solutions across the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Joint efforts are aimed at delivering unparalleled connectivity and digital infrastructure, benefiting businesses, cloud, and content providers alike. Riyadh, 9 February 2025: Etihad Salam Telecom Company, a leading provider of telecommunications services in Saudi Arabia,\u00a0and center3, a wholly owned subsidiary of the stc Group, today strengthened their partnership to advance digital infrastructure and connectivity. Through …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":108791,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[439],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-108793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-english-news"],"yoast_head":"\n