Maldives Aims to Become Tech Hub With Global Fiber Cable System

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih inaugurated the Ocean Connect Maldives-India Asia Express (OCM-IAX) Submarine Cable System in Hulhumalé, marking the first direct link for the Maldives to the global submarine cable network. The project, spearheaded by the Ministry of Economic Development, aims to establish the Maldives as a technology hub and key communications hub in South Asia. President Solih highlighted benefits including reduced costs, improved internet speed, and advantages for healthcare and education. The system provides over eight times the current capacity and is designed to meet the nation's needs for the next two decades.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih inaugurated the Ocean Connect Maldives-India Asia Express (OCM-IAX) Submarine Cable System in Hulhumalé, marking the first direct link for the Maldives to the global submarine cable network. The project, spearheaded by the Ministry of Economic Development, aims to establish the Maldives as a technology hub and key communications hub in South Asia. President Solih highlighted benefits including reduced costs, improved internet speed, and advantages for healthcare and education. The system provides over eight times the current capacity and is designed to meet the nation's needs for the next two decades.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih inaugurated the Ocean Connect Maldives-India Asia Express (OCM-IAX) Submarine Cable System in Hulhumalé, marking the first direct link for the Maldives to the global submarine cable network. The project, spearheaded by the Ministry of Economic Development, aims to establish the Maldives as a technology hub and key communications hub in South Asia. President Solih highlighted benefits including reduced costs, improved internet speed, and advantages for healthcare and education. The system provides over eight times the current capacity and is designed to meet the nation's needs for the next two decades.

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