Zajil Telecom, a Kalaam Telecom Group company, signed a strategic partnership with Iraqi Informatics & Telecommunication Public Company to create an alternate route for operators to connect the GCC into Europe via Iraq

14 April 2024, Manama Bahrain – Zajil Telecom (Zajil Telecom, a wholly owned subsidiary in Kuwait of Kalaam Telecom Group), signed a long-term strategic agreement with the Iraqi Informatics & Telecommunication Public Company (ITPC) under the patronage of Her Excellency the Minister of Communications, Dr. Hiyam Al Yasiri. This agreement establishes “Kalaam Iraq Transit,” the first official 100% terrestrial alternative route for large enterprises, hyperscalers, and global carriers to route their data traffic from the GCC to Europe transiting Iraq across Turkey.

Her Excellency the Minister, Dr. Hiyam Al Yasiri, commented that this project and other similar projects that are currently underway will make Iraq a safe land corridor and a competitor to the only international maritime corridor in the region that passes through the Suez Canal.

Kalaam offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, leveraging its owned assets like the 100% terrestrial KNOT cable system and its participation in the EIG consortium’s submarine network. The recently added “Kalaam Iraq Transit” stands out with its unique route, delivering the lowest latency, enhanced resiliency, security, reliability, and overall performance. This innovative new route addresses geopolitical risks and capacity constraints, providing a more efficient and reliable path for customers with expanded connectivity options. This along with Zajil’s landing license in Kuwait, in collaboration with CITRA, bypasses common chokepoints and avoids maintenance issues challenging other Red Sea cables, to ensure consistent performance and prevent data loss for businesses connecting the GCC to Europe.
Nezar Mohammad Al Saie, Chairman of Kalaam said, “This strategic investment marks a significant leap in our regional & global market expansion. We’re building Kalaam into a powerhouse, the go-to partner for data and digital solutions. We stay ahead of the curve, making strategic investments, embracing advancements, and navigating geopolitical changes with agility. Our diverse route options empower businesses, operators and hyperscalers to choose the perfect path for seamless connectivity & optimized performance.”

Kalaam provides other comprehensive solutions by leveraging its owned assets, including the 100% terrestrial KNOT cable system, and the EIG consortium submarine cable system.

Kalaam Carrier Solutions (KCS), the wholesale division of Kalaam Telecom Group, is again gearing up, in collaboration with Riedel Networks, a renowned global network provider to cater to the needs of the largest motorsport series, starting with the race in Bahrain followed by the Middle East series. Kalaam’s successful delivery of the 2023 race series in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE proved to be a great success and set the stage for continued success in the upcoming races.

Nezar Al Saie, Chairman of Kalaam Telecom Group said “As a Bahraini company, Kalaam takes great pride in delivering groundbreaking solutions for the biggest motorsport series in the world, with Riedel Networks choosing Bahrain as their hub for the Middle Eastern region. This collaboration has been a milestone entering the motorsport industry on a global scale, starting with the Middle East.”

Veer Passi, Group CEO of Kalaam said “2023 was a success story for Kalaam and we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of connectivity & revolutionizing the way we connect the motorsports world. By collaborating with Riedel Networks on this endevaour, Kalaam continues to cater to strategic industries and mission critical projects.”

Micheal Martens, CEO of Riedel Networks added, “Kalaam Carrier Solutions aligned perfectly with our criteria for a partner, bringing not just technological expertise but also a commitment to seamless collaboration and an unwavering focus on achieving our shared goals. This collaboration has fortified our network infrastructure and laid the foundation for future endeavors.”

Partnership with Kalaam supported Riedel Networks in establishing a Point-of-Presence (PoP) in the region, granting connectivity to Kalaam’s worldwide PoPs in Europe and Asia while ensuring ultra-low latency service level guarantees. The solution leverages Kalaam’s fully owned Kalaam Network Optical Transit (KNOT) cable system and the Europe-India Gateway cable (EIC). By utilizing these advanced cable systems, Riedel Networks established a robust and reliable network infrastructure, enabling seamless data transmission with minimal latency.

About Kalaam Telecom Group

Kalaam Telecom Group (Kalaam) is a trusted digital solutions provider, serving SME’s, enterprise regionally and telecoms carriers & hyperscalers globally.

Headquartered in Bahrain, and with offices in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Jordan, and UK, Kalaam has pioneered ISP solutions, connectivity, and digital transformation in the GCC with an accumulated legacy of 30+ years.

Kalaam provides a portfolio of cutting-edge digital solutions that are tailored to the needs of customers of all sizes in key markets and verticals across the region, including BFSI, education, government, hospitality, healthcare, retail and more.

Kalaam’s fully owned terrestrial cable system, Kalaam Network Optical Transit (KNOT), which is spanning Kuwait, Bahrain, KSA, UAE and Qatar is now coupled with consortium ownership in undersea cable Europe-India Gateway (EIG), a 15,000 km international fiber-optic submarine cable system covering 12 countries from India and the Middle East to Europe. Through this extensive network, Kalaam is uniquely placed to serve international and regional telecom carriers and enterprises.

To know more about Kalaam Telecom Solutions log onto www.kalaam-telecom.com

About Riedel Network

Riedel Networks is an international network provider focused on customized networks and is listed in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Services, Global, as a niche vendor specializing in midmarket multinationals and the media and events sector. Founded in 2001 in Butzbach, the company today runs an extensive and scalable Cisco homogenous network with 40+ points of presence worldwide. It serves 250+ multinational customers across all vertical industries in 75+ countries.

Riedel Networks is an enterprise of the Riedel Communications Group in Wuppertal, Germany, and is privately owned by Thomas Riedel.

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