A critical incident unfolded in early September 2025 when multiple submarine fiber optic cables in the Red Sea were cut, likely by a ship's dragging anchor, leading to widespread internet slowdowns across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Middle East Fiber Cable Manufacturing Co. (MEFC) is a Saudi-Japanese (Fujikura) partnership located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. These projects involve the installation of thin, hair-like glass or plastic fibers that transmit data as pulses of light. Over the years, they have played a crucial role in enhancing internet. Founded in 1991, Elfit Arabia holds a legacy of three decades of excellence in the manufacturing and distribution of premium quality Telecom & Electrical OSP Solutions. While megaprojects like NEOM, The Line, Oxagon, and Trojena capture global attention, their very existence and functionality are predicated on an equally. AlphaStone Contracting is a UAE-based infrastructure contractor specializing in telecommunications networks, security systems, structured cabling, and civil works across the United Arab Emirates. The affected cables include SEA-ME-WE-4 (South East.
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