GBI announces Gulf-to-Europe network expansionGulf Bridge International (GBI), the Middle East's first privately-owned submarine cable operator, has announced a network expansion that will include the first ever terrestrial fiber optic link connecting all the countries of the Gulf regio More… |
GBI wins Europe’s major technology awardGulf Bridge International (GBI), a leading fiber optic technologies company, has been recognized in this year’s Capacity Europe Awards as the world’s best Niche/New Player. The awards which were hosted in Amsterdam, Ne More… |
GBI executive among Power 100 listAhmed Mekky, co-founder, board member and CEO of Gulf Bridge International (GBI), has been listed amongst Global Telecoms Business Power 100 list of industry leaders and influencers. The GBI cable network went live earlier this ye More… |
GBI, Vodafone Qatar announce integrationGulf Bridge International (GBI) and Vodafone Qatar have announced the integration of the GBI cable system as the core link between Vodafone Qatar and other international networks. The milestone is a necessary precursor to Vodafone’s plann More… |
GBI, Gulfnet sign capacity sale dealGulf Bridge International (GBI) and Gulfnet Communications, affiliated to Kuwait-based United Networks, and a leading online services provider, have signed a capacity sale agreement. The GBI network will provide Gulfnet with industry-leadi More… |
GBI chief named to PTC boardThe Pacific Telecom Council (PTC) has appointed Ahmed Mekky, board member and chief executive officer of Gulf Bridge International (GBI), an international private fiber optic cable company, to its 2012 Board of Governors. PTC is a leading More… |
GBI cable system 'ready for service'Gulf Bridge International (GBI), the first privately-owned regional cable operator, and TE SubCom, an industry pioneer in undersea communications technology, said they were one step closer in accomplishing the mission to connect the world to the G More… |
GBI lands first subsea cable in IraqGulf Bridge International (GBI), the Middle East's first privately-owned submarine cable operator, said it has reached a major milestone with the landing of the first subsea cable in Iraq. Earlier this week, GBI landed in Al Faw the first More… |
GBI signs up Xtera for network upgradeGulf Bridge International (GBI), the Middle East’s first carrier neutral regional network, said it has signed a multi-year, sole source contracts with Xtera Communications, a global provider of optical networking solutions. As per the More… |
GBI, Interoute ink two network dealsGulf Bridge International (GBI), a privately owned submarine cable operator, and Interoute, owner operator of Europe's leading next-generation network, recently signed two new network agreements. Under the terms of the Italian Terrestrial More… |