Manama, Bahrain: Batelco by Beyon and Bahrain Network (BNET) have signed a strategic agreement for the deployment of the full landing and inland infrastructure required for the SEA-ME-WE 6 (SMW6) and Al-Khaleej submarine cable systems. The agreement was signed in the presence of H.E. Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Beyon Group,  along with senior executives from both organizations, by Maitham Abdulla, CEO of Batelco, and Ahmed Jaber Aldoseri, CEO of BNET during Gateway Gulf 2025, held at the Four Seasons in Manama this week.

Under the agreement, BNET will deploy the critical landing infrastructure, including the construction of the sea headwall, beach manhole, and the deployment of fronthaul and backhaul connectivity on protected routes, extending from the Cable Landing Station (CLS) to the international gateway. This comprehensive infrastructure will serve as the foundation for the SMW6 and Al-Khaleej submarine cable systems, enabling seamless integration into the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national and international connectivity network.

This milestone project helps to strengthen the Kingdom of Bahrain’s role as a regional connectivity hub, enhancing international capacity, speed, network resilience, and low latency connectivity to support the increasing demand for cloud services, digital content, and next generation technologies.

Maitham Abdulla, CEO of Batelco, commented: “As the Bahrain landing party for SMW6, Batelco is proud to lead this important milestone in close collaboration with BNET. The strategic deployment reflects our ongoing commitment to enabling the Kingdom of Bahrain’s digital economy and its national digital transformation agenda.

“The submarine cable systems not only support the Kingdom’s national digital transformation agenda, but also firmly positions Bahrain as a strategic gateway for data and connectivity in the region.”

Ahmed Jaber Aldoseri, CEO of BNET commented, “We are pleased to partner with Batelco on this significant project, which embodies a vital example of national cooperation in developing the future of telecommunications in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Through this partnership, BNET reaffirms its commitment to developing an advanced digital infrastructure that supports the Kingdom’s vision for sustainable digital transformation.”

The SEA-ME-WE 6 (SMW6) submarine cable connects multiple countries across three continents. With landing points spanning from Asia to Europe, the SMW6 system delivers ultra-high capacity, and low-latency connectivity to support the surging global demand for cloud services, digital content, and international data traffic.

The Al-Khaleej cable, owned and operated by Batelco by Beyon, is a regional submarine network that enhances connectivity between Bahrain and neighboring Gulf countries. Together with SMW6, it ensures seamless integration between regional and global routes, providing resilience, speed, and diversity of access.