{"id":166371,"date":"2025-09-18T22:53:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T22:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/166371\/"},"modified":"2025-09-18T22:53:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T22:53:11","slug":"iraq-aims-to-be-internet-transit-hub-with-subsea-cables","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/166371\/","title":{"rendered":"Iraq Aims to Be Internet Transit Hub With Subsea Cables"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"IraqBy Shahzaib, MEA Tech Watch
September 15, 2025<\/p>\n

Iraq is moving to position itself as a key transit hub for global internet traffic, with several subsea cable initiatives designed to route data between Southeast Asia and Europe through the Gulf. Mohammed Helou, head of Basra\u2019s Communications Directorate, said the projects would enhance Iraq\u2019s sovereignty, strengthen digital security, and attract international firms to establish data centers in the country.<\/p>\n

Currently, systems like Falcon<\/a> and GBI<\/a> already connect India and Southeast Asia to Europe via the Gulf. Baghdad now seeks to expand this network and place Iraq at the center of regional data flows.<\/p>\n

The most ambitious project is\u00a0Tawafrica (2Africa)<\/a>, a 45,000-kilometer subsea cable that will be the world\u2019s longest of its kind. The line will run from Europe along Africa\u2019s Atlantic coast, through the Horn of Africa to Southeast Asia, with a dedicated branch into Iraq. Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2025, with operations expected in 2026.<\/p>\n

Other initiatives include the\u00a0Fiber in Gulf\u00a0system signed with Ooredoo earlier this year, the\u00a0North Gulf SMW\u00a0cable, and\u00a0World Link\u00a0to connect regional data centers. These projects will be anchored by landing stations at Al-Faw Port, enabling data to flow across Iraq\u2019s national grid and into Europe. Officials say this will reduce latency, increase reliability, and expand overall capacity for global carriers.<\/p>\n

The drive to strengthen digital infrastructure comes as Iraq seeks to diversify beyond oil, attract foreign investment, and establish itself on the global data connectivity map.<\/p>\n

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