Press
Release
Sparkle
Signs MoU with NaiTel and iLevant to Build a New Digital Corridor Connecting
Europe with Asia
By integrating the GreenMed subsea cable system with
terrestrial fiber networks in Jordan, the partners aim to strengthen resilient
connectivity in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East region
Rome, 14th of May 2026
Sparkle, the
first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators,has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with NaiTel, the telecom arm of
Aqaba Digital Hub, and iLevant Ltd, to extend the GreenMed submarine cable
system through the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, supporting the development of a
new digital connectivity corridor linking Europe and Asia.
Under the agreement, the parties will work to integrate the GreenMed
subsea with terrestrial fiber networks and regional interconnection platforms
in Jordan, strengthening connectivity resilience across the Mediterranean and
supporting the development of diversified digital infrastructure connecting
Europe and Asia.
Jordan, through Aqaba Digital Hub, already serves as a landing point for
the BlueMed and the Blue & Raman submarine cable systems, further reinforcing
its role as a strategic terrestrial gateway on the India-Middle East-Europe
Economic Corridor (IMEC).
Eyad Abu Khorma, Founder and CEO of
Aqaba Digital Hub, said: "Jordan is uniquely positioned at the intersection
of major global connectivity routes linking Europe and Asia. The extension of
GreenMed toward Jordan represents a natural next step in strengthening
diversified and resilient digital infrastructure across the region. We are
pleased to continue our collaboration with Sparkle, a leading global operator, on
advancing a new digital corridor that
integrates subsea and terrestrial networks, further reinforcing Jordan’s role
as a strategic gateway connecting Europe, the Middle East and Asia.”
Enrico Bagnasco, CEO of Sparkle,
commented: "This agreement marks a further milestone in the development of
GreenMed and confirms the strength of our long-standing collaboration with
NaiTel and iLevant. Expanding the system across Jordan enables the connection
of strategic digital ecosystems and fosters new development opportunities
across the Mediterranean region and beyond.”
GreenMed has received funding from the European Commission under the
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme.
About Sparkle
Sparkle is TIM Group’s global operator, first
international service provider in Italy and among the top worldwide, offering a
full range of infrastructure and global connectivity services – capacity, IP,
SD-WAN, colocation, IoT connectivity, roaming and voice - to national and
international Carriers, OTTs, ISPs, Media/Content Providers, and multinational
enterprises. As a leading player in the submarine cable industry, Sparkle owns
and manages a network of more than 600,000 km of fiber stretching across Europe,
Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia. Sparkle’s sales team
has a global presence, with representatives in 32 countries.
Find out more about Sparkle following its X and LinkedIn profiles or
visiting the website tisparkle.com
About NaiTel
NaiTel is the telecom arm of Aqaba Digital Hub
and a licensed telecom operator in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. NaiTel
focuses on the development of telecommunications infrastructure and
connectivity platforms, including fiber networks, peering services through
AqabaIX, and international connectivity solutions, supporting regional digital
ecosystems. Through its infrastructure and strategic initiatives, NaiTel
enables carriers, digital platforms, and enterprises to access resilient
connectivity across Jordan and the wider region.
Find out more about NaiTel by following its LinkedIn profile or visiting the website naitel.jo
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 center. Its services include fiber 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. Find out
more about ADH by following its LinkedIn profile, emailing
us at info@adh.jo, or visiting our website at www.adh.jo.
About iLevant Limited
iLevant Limited is an international consultancy and advisory firm
specializing in digital infrastructure, connectivity strategy, and
technology-driven solutions. The company supports telecommunications operators,
infrastructure providers, and investors in the planning, development, and
implementation of large-scale connectivity and digital infrastructure projects
across global markets.
Sparkle Media Contacts:
sparkle.communication@tisparkle.com
X: @TISparkle
Aqaba Digital Hub and NaiTel’s Media Contacts:
