Etisalat expands UAE digital infrastructure to 500 Tbps capacity
Telecommunications provider etisalat launched an international infrastructure expansion project to increase total connectivity capacity twenty fivefold to over 500 terabits per second by 2030
In Abu Dhabi, on October 6, 2026, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, inaugurated Etisalat's ambitious project to enhance the UAE's digital infrastructure, both within the country and internationally. The initiative aims to boost the nation's capacity for handling AI and digital economy demands, with a target of achieving over 500 terabits per second (Tbps) by 2030, a significant leap from the current capacity.
The project also involves creating multiple connectivity pathways to optimize efficiency and reliability, offering advanced, low-latency performance. Sheikh Mansour highlighted the strategic importance of investing in digital infrastructure, positioning it as a cornerstone for supporting emerging technologies and fostering a knowledge-driven, innovation-based economy.
He emphasized the need for unified national efforts and the pivotal role of national institutions in advancing the UAE's AI ambitions and digital economy. The project's scope extends globally, with Etisalat operating in 38 countries and serving over 250 million subscribers, thereby linking the UAE's infrastructure directly to the worldwide digital ecosystem.
This initiative, part of Etisalat's new strategy centered around telco, AI and business solutions, infrastructure, and fintech, marks the first major commitment under this strategy.
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