Mobily Red Sea Cable (MRSC)

Overview

Mobily Red Sea Cable (MRSC) is an intercontinental submarine cable connecting Egypt and Saudi Arabia, scheduled to be ready for service in 2027. The cable will be operated by Mobily, a major telecommunications company based in Saudi Arabia.

Route and Landings

The MRSC cable will have landing points at:

• Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
• Duba, Saudi Arabia

Ownership and Operators

Mobily is the sole owner of the Mobily Red Sea Cable (MRSC).

Status and Timeline

The cable is scheduled to be ready for service in 2027.

Strategic Context

Mobily Red Sea Cable (MRSC) connects Egypt and Saudi Arabia, providing a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries. This intercontinental link will serve as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems in the region.

The corridor connecting Egypt and Saudi Arabia is an important strategic pathway for telecommunications infrastructure. Both countries are significant players in the Middle East market, with Egypt serving as a major hub for international traffic due to its geographical position and economic importance. Similarly, Saudi Arabia has been actively investing in expanding its telecommunications network to support growing demand within the country and regional connectivity. The MRSC cable will enhance the reliability and capacity of data transmission between these two nations, supporting various sectors such as business, education, and government services.