A network of two systems – the GBICS and the MENA – run for 5,270km, from Kuwait City in the west with Mumbai in the east. Countries which are part of the network include regional rivals Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. The network also links up the many islands in the region – the 380km Kuwait-Iran network has landing points serving the Iranian oil terminals of Khark Island and Soroosh Platform (TeleGeography/Google Maps). For more information, please see TeleGeography's Submarine Cable Map.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 03, 2021 09:11 UTC