stc Group Signs Agreement to Implement ‘Silklink’ Project in Syria

stc Group announced the signing of an agreement to implement the Silklink project in the Syrian Arab Republic, following the group’s selection to execute the project after competing with other regional telecommunications companies.

 The Silklink project represents an investment of more than SAR3 billion. It aims to strengthen telecommunications infrastructure and connect Syria regionally and internationally through a fibre-optic network spanning more than 4,500 kilometers. The project also includes the establishment of data centers and international submarine cable stations.

 The project will provide high data transmission capacities and enhanced reliability. This will enable telecommunications operators in Syria and the region to deliver advanced services and support digital applications, cloud services, and the Internet of Things. It will also improve internet quality and upgrade Syria’s digital infrastructure.

 The Silklink project forms part of stc Group’s strategy to expand investments in cross-border digital infrastructure and to build a regional connectivity system linking Arab, Asian, and European markets. This approach strengthens the group’s position as a leading digital enabler in the region and supports its plans for sustainable growth in the telecommunications and digital services sector.