Mobily, a leading Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed a contract with Power Sub Link (PSL), a global leader in advanced subsea installation and marine engineering technologies during Capacity Europe international conference held in London.
Under this landmark agreement, Power Sub Link will be responsible for the complete execution of the Mobily Red Sea Cable (MRSC) System, including detailed design, surveying, manufacturing, installation, jointing, testing and commissioning.
The Mobily Red Sea Cable (MRSC) marks Mobily’s first fully owned submarine cable system, extending across the Red Sea from Duba, Saudi Arabia, to Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. This landmark project represents strategic milestone in enhancing regional connectivity and reinforces Mobily’s position as a leading global telecommunications player.
Mobily's MRSC will open new routes for expansion into Europe and Asia through diversified connectivity options. It also enhances Mobily’s international infrastructure, delivering greater reliability, expanded capacity, and scalability to meet rising demand for data and resilient connectivity services in both domestic and global markets.
The cable system will land at two cable landing stations along the Red Sea: Duba in Saudi Arabia and Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt. From these strategic two points, it will links the Arabian Gulf and neighboring countries to Egypt through Mobily’s advanced digital corridors, while also providing connectivity access to multiple subsea cable systems landing in Egypt.
This agreement aligns with Mobily’s long-term strategy to expand its global infrastructure, reinforcing the company’s investments in subsea cables and international capacity. Building on earlier subsea projects that connect Mobily to multiple regions worldwide, the new cable system further enhances the company’s international network and capabilities.
Commenting on this, Thamer Alfadda - Senior Vice President Wholesale & Carrier Services at Mobily said:
“The Mobily Red Sea Cable is a strategic milestone for both Mobily and the Kingdom, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role as a central hub for global digital connectivity. This fully owned subsea system will enhance our capacity, reliability, and flexibility in connecting the Middle East to Europe, while creating new opportunities for regional collaboration and growth. It also reflects Mobily’s commitment to investing in future-ready infrastructure that supports reliable advanced technologies such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence, in full alignment with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030.
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“This project constitutes a significant milestone for Mobily and the wider region. We are proud to support the realization of Mobily’s vision to expand critical and diverse routes, enhancing the resilience of global subsea connectivity’’, said Eng. Byron Skaftouros, Managing Director of Power Sub Link SA.
“We are proud to partner with Mobily on this historic project, which showcases Power Sub Link’s expertise in delivering complex subsea infrastructure with precision and reliability. The Mobily Red Sea Cable is not only a landmark for the Kingdom but also a symbol of technological excellence and regional collaboration. Through our integrated capabilities in subsea design, engineering, and installation, we are committed to ensure the successful delivery of a world-class system that will contribute to Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation and its growing role in global connectivity.”
By entrusting Power Sub Link with this turnkey delivery, Mobily reaffirms its confidence in PSL’s ability to execute complex subsea projects with technical excellence, operational efficiency, and safety at the highest international standards.
This landmark project also reinforces Power Sub Link’s global footprint and its expanding presence across the Middle East. It demonstrates the company’s capacity to manage and execute critical subsea infrastructure projects that shape the future of global connectivity.
Source: Mobily Press Release
