Stc Group, a digital enabler that provides Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) services across the Middle East, has announced the signing of a Head of Terms agreement with Ooredoo Oman, a prominent telecommunications provider in the region, to establish an international terrestrial fiber optic network corridor between Saudi Arabia and Oman. Titled the SONIC Project, this initiative will support hyperscalers and telecom operators in Saudi Arabia and Oman with seamless and agile digital infrastructure.
In a press release, the two companies revealed that the first phase of the SONIC project, expected to be completed within 12 months, with the whole project within 24 months – aims to support ongoing subsea projects and elevate international subsea routes between Asia and Europe.
Mohammed Alabbadi, Group Chief Carrier & Wholesale Officer at stc Group, said, “The SONIC project will be one of the key components in meeting the growing demand for regional and international connectivity through secure, high-capacity, and efficient networks.”
Bassam Yousef Al Ibrahim, CEO of Ooredoo Oman, said, “This collaboration realizes a shared vision for progress and supports Oman Vision 2040 by driving economic growth and positioning the Sultanate as a key hub in the global digital ecosystem.”
Both stc Group and Ooredoo are committed to enhancing the region’s digital ecosystem, creating an integrated terrestrial fiber network with two redundant paths that connects submarine cable landing stations and data centers across Saudi Arabia and Oman.