China Telecom Global and stc Launch A New Point of Presence in Jeddah

Leveraging a multiservice node to enable a regional transit network and

ensure the delivery of secure and reliable interoffice connectivity for businesses

Dubai, March 31, 2022: Recognising the need for connectivity between enterprise organisations and carriers in Asia and MENA region, China Telecom Global (CTG) partners with Saudi Telecom (stc), the leading operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to launch a new Point of Presence (PoP) at Mena Gateway in Jeddah. The new POP will allow CTG’s global and Asian multinational enterprise customers to enjoy direct access to their KSA branches. It also serves as an important exchange node for network capacity in the region to connect Middle East, Europe, and Africa.

With the launch of this PoP, Mohammed Alabbadi, Chief Wholesale Officer at stc, said: “By joining hands with China Telecom, we are glad to continue expanding our footprint of network solutions for KSA-based corporate clients and provide them robust data services that connect to Asia and beyond. We have been providing businesses with reliable and secure connectivity across their offices in the region and globally, and this new partnership further solidifies our commitment, and enables our corporate customers to operate cross-country with ease, convenience, and peace of mind”.

Dayong Zhang, Chief Technology Officer at China Telecom (Africa and Middle East) Ltd stated: “The establishment of our PoP in KSA marks a key milestone in our growth journey. This PoP in the Middle East region has provided a solid foundation for businesses in KSA, especially for those planning to expand to Asia-Pacific, to enjoy fast and reliable connectivity to the region that powers their business. Likewise, it will also serve as a digital gateway for Chinese business to expand their footprint in the KSA market, creating huge potential for businesses in both regions. Furthermore, the new facility will strengthen our partnership with stc to establish a digital pathway for supporting our customers to embrace the digital economy. We look forward to continuing working with stc and elevating our partnership to the next level in the future.”