Optical & Fixed Networks

Emergent taps Arc as Orient Express Cable consultant

Emergent taps Arc as Orient Express Cable consultant

Emergent Telecommunications has selected du and Batelco’s joint venture Arc as the lead consultant for the Orient Express submarine cable system.

Arc will provide consultancy services related to network configuration, tendering, supply contract negotiation and documentation, and overall project management for the system.

The Orient Express cable will directly connect the UAE and Pakistan, enhancing the bilateral commercial relationship between the two countries. It will fit into China’s belt and road strategic trade policy initiative. Once complete, the Orient Express cable will offer high-bandwidth capacity, internet services, and transit facilities with low latency for local customers.

Mahesh Jaishankar, CEO at Arc, said: “this is an example of how we can help organisations across the region to connect and deploy new services that benefit businesses and end users across the region.” 

The 1,300km cable system will link between landing points in Karachi and Gwadar in Pakistan, and Kalba in the UAE. With the support from Arc, the Orient Express will be on course to deliver the cable on time and with best-in-class technical specifications.

“Arc has the resources, experience and knowledge to drive large complex submarine cable projects and ensure that this strategic cable system will be delivered on time, on budget, and according to best-in-class technical specifications,” said Haider Bokhari, Chairman at Emergent Telecommunications.



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