du, a UAE-based telecom and digital services provider, has announced a partnership with PEACE Cable International Network Co. Limited (PEACE) to extend the PEACE Cable System (PEACE Cable) into the UAE and Gulf region. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance digital transformation and connectivity for du’s Wholesale and Enterprise customers, leveraging the high-capacity, state-of-the-art PEACE Cable infrastructure.
According to a press release, the agreement signed between du and PEACE outlines the landing of the PEACE Cable in UAE – an ‘open-access’ submarine cable system that promises to deliver ultra-high-speed, secure, and resilient connections. Furthermore, the construction of a new branch, the PEACE Gulf Extension, from the PEACE Cable’s in-service trunk segment, will extend its reach to the UAE, integrating it into a broader network that spans over 22,000 kilometers across three continents.
Karim Benkirane, Chief Commercial Officer at du, said, “This collaboration will bring about significant economic and digital advancements, ensuring our customers enjoy unparalleled reliability and value. We are proud to contribute to the UAE’s vision to become a leading regional digital and AI hub and solidify our role in regional connectivity through the exclusive ownership by du of the cable landing in the country.”
Sun Xiaohua, CEO of PEACE said, “The essence of the PEACE Cable initiative is to foster unprecedented connectivity across continents. This project is not merely about laying a cable; it’s about building bridges—connecting cultures, economies, and communities. In an era where digital infrastructure is as critical as the traditional, our mission with the PEACE Cable is to light up the path to a more integrated and empowered global society.”
Projected to be Ready For Service (RFS) by the second half of 2026, this project will become a part of the fast growing connectivity ecosystem in the Middle East, and enable connections spanning Singapore, Pakistan, Africa, and Europe.
