Zajil Telecom, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kalaam Telecom Group, has entered into a long-term strategic agreement with the Iraqi Informatics & Telecommunication Public Company (ITPC) under the patronage of the Iraqi Minister of Communications, Dr. . This agreement establishes “Kalaam Iraq Transit,” the first official 100% terrestrial alternative route for large enterprises, hyperscalers, and global carriers to route their data traffic from the GCC to Europe via Iraq and Turkey.
Her Excellency the Minister, Dr. , emphasized that this project, along with other similar initiatives underway, will create a secure land corridor and challenge the dominance of the international maritime corridor through the Suez Canal.
Kalaam offers a comprehensive suite of solutions, leveraging its owned assets such as the 100% terrestrial KNOT cable system and its participation in the EIG consortium’s submarine network. The newly added “Kalaam Iraq Transit” stands out with its unique route, delivering the lowest latency, enhanced resiliency, security, reliability, and overall performance.
This innovative new route addresses geopolitical risks and capacity constraints, providing a more efficient and reliable path for customers with expanded connectivity options. In collaboration with CITRA, this route bypasses common chokepoints and avoids maintenance issues faced by other cables, ensuring consistent performance and preventing data loss for businesses connecting the GCC to Europe.
, Chairman of Kalaam, stated, “This strategic investment marks a significant leap in our regional and global market expansion. We are building Kalaam into a powerhouse, the go-to partner for data and digital solutions. We stay ahead of the curve by making strategic investments, embracing advancements, and navigating geopolitical changes with agility. Our diverse route options empower businesses, operators, and hyperscalers to choose the perfect path for seamless connectivity and optimized performance.”
Kalaam provides other comprehensive solutions by leveraging its owned assets, including the 100% terrestrial KNOT cable system and the EIG consortium submarine cable system.
