Dhivaru

Overview

Dhivaru is an intercontinental submarine cable owned by Google and connecting Christmas Island, Maldives, and Oman. The exact total length of the cable is unknown.

Route and Landings

Christmas Island: Landing points at Flying Fish Cove.

Maldives: Landing points at Hithadhoo, Maldives.

Oman: Landing point at Muscat, Oman.

Ownership and Operators

The cable is operated by Google.

Strategic Context

Dhivaru connects the Indian Ocean region with the Middle East, facilitating data traffic between these areas. Christmas Island, part of the Australian external territories, is strategically located and often used as a transit point for submarine cables linking Asia to other parts of the world. Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, relies on such connections for its own data infrastructure and international communications needs. Oman, situated at the crossroads of East Africa and the Middle East, benefits from these links by enhancing its connectivity with global networks.