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Salam Inks MoU with Syria to Boost Digital Infrastructure

Salam and Syria sign MoU to establish IP PoPs in Damascus and Aleppo, backed by over SAR 4 billion in Saudi tech investments.

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Authorjessie.chen

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PublishedJuly 29, 2025

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Headline

Salam and Syria sign MoU to establish IP PoPs in Damascus and Aleppo, backed by over SAR 4 billion in Saudi tech investments.

Context

• Salam and Syria’s ICT ministry sign MoU to explore IP PoPs in Damascus and Aleppo, enhancing Tier‑1 connectivity. • Saudi Arabia backs the effort with major investments in cybersecurity, AI, data centres and ICT education.

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Pending intelligence enrichment.

Analysis

Etihad Salam Telecom Company has formally entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Syria’s Ministry of Communications and Technology to develop Syria’s digital infrastructure, with plans to establish IP Points of Presence (PoPs) in Damascus and Aleppo to provide Tier‑1 connectivity both locally and globally. This agreement was signed during the Saudi‑Syrian Investment Forum in Damascus under the patronage of Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa. Abdullah AlRufaidi, Salam’s VP of wholesale and carrier relations, said the partnership draws on Salam’s proven telecom model in Saudi Arabia to support Syria’s digital transformation. Meanwhile Saudi Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al‑Falih revealed that Saudi Arabia has committed around SAR 4 billion (just over US $1 billion) to projects involving cybersecurity, AI, data centres and educational programmes in Syria( Anivest analysis ). Also read: IQ Fiber brings 10‑gig network to Savannah Also read: Rawafed Libya: Advancing Libya’s Digital Infrastructure This MoU signals a pivotal moment in Syria’s post‑conflict recovery. With Western sanctions now lifted, Syria is looking to rebuild its technology foundation and attract regional investment. Salam’s involvement introduces Tier‑1 connectivity into key cities, which could reduce reliance on costly mobile data and limited legacy infrastructure.