Al Seeb, Oman is a submarine cable landing point in Oman (coordinates 23.6847°, 58.1761°). It serves 4 submarine cable systems, making it a multi-cable landing site in Oman's international connectivity infrastructure.
Al-Seeb, alternatively known as As Seeb, As Sib, or Seeb is a coastal fishing province, located several kilometres northwest of Muscat, in northeastern Oman. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 470,878. Wikipedia
Connected submarine cables
Operators landing at Al Seeb, Oman
Cables landing at Al Seeb, Oman are operated by 4 distinct consortium partners and carriers, including FLAG, Gulf Bridge International, Telecom Egypt, Transworld. Each cable is typically jointly owned by a consortium of tier-one carriers and hyperscale operators who share construction costs and capacity; the operator mix reflects both regional incumbents and global players with interest in the routes served by this landing point.
Connectivity profile
From Al Seeb, Oman, international traffic can reach 16 countries through 4 cable systems. Destinations include Bahrain, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kuwait, Maldives and 8 more.
Monitoring status
No monitoring incidents were recorded on cables serving Al Seeb, Oman in the past 90 days — all connected systems remained within normal latency thresholds. Our monitoring network continuously samples latency from external probes to targets reachable via these cables.
About the cables
- Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International (2014) — Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International is an intercontinental submarine cable system connecting North Africa and Middle East and Europe, with 5 landing points across 4 countries including Abu Talat, Egypt, Al Seeb, Oman, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Mazara del Vallo, Italy and others. Read more →
- Gulf Bridge International Cable System/Middle East North Africa Cable System (GBICS/MENA) (2012) — Gulf Bridge International Cable System/Middle East North Africa Cable System (GBICS/MENA) is an intercontinental submarine cable system connecting Middle East and South Asia, with 9 landing points across 9 countries including Al Daayen, Qatar, Al Faw, Iraq, Al Hidd, Bahrain, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia and others. Read more →
- FALCON (2006) — Every submarine cable has an owner. Most have had two. FALCON has survived three bankruptcies — and is still carrying traffic across fourteen countries, from Egypt to Sri Lanka, through some of the most politically complex waters on Earth. The Cable That Outlived Its Owners FALCON stands for FLAG Alcatel-Lucent Optical Network. Read more →
- Transworld (TW1) (2006) — Transworld (TW1) is an intercontinental submarine cable system connecting Middle East and South Asia, with 3 landing points across 3 countries including Al Seeb, Oman, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Karachi, Pakistan. The cable provides cross-continental connectivity, offering an important route for data traffic between Middle East and South Asia. Read more →
Submarine cable data from TeleGeography. Geographic context from Wikipedia. Monitoring metrics updated continuously by GeoCables.
Which submarine cables land at Al Seeb, Oman?
Six submarine cables land at Al Seeb, including FALCON, Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International, Gulf Bridge International Cable System/Middle East North Africa Cable System (GBICS/MENA), Transworld (TW1), and another instance of the Gulf Bridge International Cable System/Middle East North Africa Cable System (GBICS/MENA).
When was the first cable laid at Al Seeb, Oman?
The first submarine cable to land in Al Seeb, Oman, is part of the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Cable System/Gulf Bridge International, which came online in 2017.
Which oceans/seas does this landing point bridge?
Al Seeb, Oman bridges the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman, connecting to regions such as the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
What notable operators are present at Al Seeb, Oman?
The main operators present include Cable & Wireless Worldwide (now part of Vodafone), Zain Group, and other regional telecom providers involved in the MENA Cable System/Gulf Bridge International projects.
Why is this specific place chosen for submarine cables?
Al Seeb's location provides a strategic entry point into the Middle East region, offering reliable access to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. The geology supports stable cable placement, and regulatory environments are conducive to international connectivity.
What is the current RTT data for Al Seeb, Oman?
According to RIPE Atlas measurements, the round-trip times (RTTs) from Al Seeb, Oman, vary between 30ms and 65ms, with an average of around 48ms across 37 samples.