Bahrain’s Regional Digital Hub Grows with stc’s 2Africa Pearl Cable and Data Center Park Launch
TDT | Manama
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Strengthening Bahrain’s position as a regional digital hub, stc, a leading digital enabler across Saudi Arabia and the wider region, announced the inauguration of two highly strategic technological projects.
The projects, the 2Africa Pearl submarine cable system and the Data Center Park, strengthen Bahrain’s position as a regional digital hub, supporting its Economic Vision 2030 and net-zero carbon 2060 commitment.
Developed by stc Group’s subsidiaries, stc Bahrain and center3, with a US$300 million investment, the projects align with the company’s ambitious strategy to expand its international footprint, leveraging advanced technology and innovative solutions.
They will be instrumental in advancing digital transformation and global connectivity in Bahrain and the region, empowering key business sectors.
The 2Africa Pearl submarine cable system and Data Center Park demonstrate stc’s commitment to Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, including its net-zero emissions goal by 2060.
The 2Africa Pearl submarine cable system is part of 2Africa, one of the world’s longest subsea cable networks, extending from Bahrain across the Arabian Gulf, India, Pakistan, and onward to Africa and Europe.
Spanning 45,000 km, it offers an impressive capacity of 180 terabits per second. Meanwhile, the Data Center Park, currently under construction on 55,000 square meters in the Al Qurain area, is specifically designed to meet the needs of content providers and global enterprises that require high computing power.
Set to scale up to 60 megawatts of IT load, this energy-efficient facility supports Bahrain’s Vision 2030, aiming to diversify the economy and strengthen the ICT sector.
The inauguration of the 2Africa Pearl submarine cable system and the Data Center Park was announced in the presence of Prince Mohammed K. A. Al Faisal, stc Group Chairman, and key representatives from government entities and various organizations.
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