Tuesday April 29th, 2025:
Aqaba Digital Hub (ADH), MENA’s leading digital infrastructure provider and operator of Jordan’s largest carrier-neutral AI-ready data centre, has signed an agreement with FLAG, one of the largest privately owned subsea providers specialising in global connectivity. The agreement enables FLAG to establish a strategic network point of presence (PoP) within ADH’s carrier-neutral data centre in Aqaba.
FLAG’s PoP in Aqaba is strategically hosted within ADH’s facility, which offers scalable and redundant solutions designed for seamless global interconnections. This presence enables FLAG to optimise connectivity solutions across the Middle East and into international markets.
Being located at ADH ensures efficient routing, enhances service redundancy, and addresses the growing demand for low-latency, high-performance connectivity. Through the partnership between FLAG and ADH, FLAG is able to provide diverse, and carrier-neutral access across international markets.
Eyad Abu Khorma, Chairman and CEO of Aqaba Digital Hub, stated: “By hosting FLAG’s node at our carrier neutral facility, Aqaba further solidifies its role as a vital global connectivity gateway. Our infrastructure at Aqaba Digital Hub enables FLAG to efficiently connect global markets, providing businesses with reliable, cost-effective, and scalable connectivity.”
Vineet Verma, President of FLAG Middle East and India, added: “As FLAG continues to invest across the Middle East and globally, Aqaba Digital Hub is a crucial interconnection point for both subsea and terrestrial networks. ADH is also a breakout point for future investments and this enables FLAG to provide our customers with scalable, robust and secure digital infrastructure.”
Together, ADH and FLAG are committed to enhancing connectivity and driving digital transformation, further solidifying Aqaba as a critical hub for regional and international communications.
About Aqaba Digital Hub
Aqaba Digital Hub is MENA’s leading digital infrastructure provider and the home of Jordan’s largest carrier-neutral, AI-ready data centre. Its services include fibre internet, Jordan’s fastest-growing Internet exchange point (IXP), cloud platforms, VSAT, and subsea cable landing facilities, among others. ADH enables enterprises and technology providers to scale operations, accelerate digital services, and expand their regional impact.
Through its platform, ADH connects businesses to key partners and opportunities, ensuring competitive advantages in a dynamic digital landscape. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability drives forward-looking solutions, reinforcing Aqaba’s role as a premier connectivity hub. To learn more about ADH, follow us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/aqabadh, email us at info@adh.jo, and visit our website at www.adh.jo.
About FLAG
FLAG delivers network services that power digital transformation for enterprises, content providers and telecoms carriers. Its portfolio covers all aspects of cloud-centric connectivity, hybrid networks, large capacity and low latency requirements. FLAG also compliments this with infrastructure solutions such as data centre services.
With a pedigree of over 30 years, FLAG is a global connectivity provider with a presence across Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America through its vast subsea and terrestrial networks. FLAG operates one of the world’s largest private submarine cable networks, with extensions available in more than 200 countries. To learn more
Visit our website www.flagtel.com or follow us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/flagtel.
