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Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International

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8,000 km · 5 Landing Points · 4 Countries · Ready for Service: 2014

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Specifications

Length8,000 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2014
Landing Points5
Countries4

Owners

Gulf Bridge International Telecom Egypt

Landing Points (5)

Location Country Position
Abu Talat, Egypt EG Egypt 31.0718°, 29.7025°
Al Seeb, Oman OM Oman 23.6847°, 58.1761°
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia SA Saudi Arabia 21.4813°, 39.1828°
Mazara del Vallo, Italy IT Italy 37.6501°, 12.5913°
Zafarana, Egypt EG Egypt 29.1167°, 32.6499°

About the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International Cable System

Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International is an intercontinental submarine cable system connecting North Africa and Middle East and Europe, with 5 landing points across 4 countries including Abu Talat, Egypt, Al Seeb, Oman, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Mazara del Vallo, Italy and others. The cable provides cross-continental connectivity, offering an important route for data traffic between North Africa and Middle East and Europe. GeoCables tracks this cable's health using RIPE Atlas probe measurements, comparing real-time RTT data against baselines to detect performance changes.

📡 Health

Status✓ Normal
RTT414.95 ms / base 334.99 ms
Last checked2026-04-17 20:31

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FAQ

What is the length of the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International cable?
The Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International submarine cable is 8,000 km long.
Which countries does Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International connect?
Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International connects 4 countries via 5 landing points.
Who owns the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International cable?
Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International is owned by a consortium including Gulf Bridge International, Telecom Egypt.
When was Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International put into service?
The Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International cable entered service in 2014.
Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International
  • Length8,000 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2014

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