RIEDEL Networks and Kalaam Carrier Solutions

Butzbach, 9. September 2025 – RIEDEL Networks and Kalaam Carrier Solutions, the wholesale division of the Kalaam Telecom Group, have renewed their strategic partnership for another three years. On September 1, 2025, the two companies signed the contract and jointly outlined the roadmap for the next phase of their collaboration. The partnership focuses on expanding high-performance connectivity services not only for major sports and media events but also for enterprise customers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

Since the start of the cooperation in 2022, RIEDEL Networks and Kalaam have built a robust regional network that supports both mission-critical enterprise communications and large-scale live events. A key component is the Point of Presence (POP) in Manama, Bahrain, which serves as an access point to the Kalaam network and its terrestrial cable system KNOT. It forms part of the Riedel Networks global backbone and is directly connected to our POPs in Frankfurt and Singapore.

“The partnership with Kalaam has enabled us to provide not only premium connectivity for international motorsport events but also highly reliable network solutions for enterprises in the MENA region,” said Michael Martens, CEO of RIEDEL Networks. “With this renewed agreement, we are strengthening our joint offering and expanding our services to meet the growing demands of corporate and global event customers alike.”

The collaboration has already delivered tangible benefits for multiple industries by simplifying regional access, reducing operational complexity, and improving network resilience. In addition to media and broadcast clients, multinational enterprises in sectors such as finance, energy, and logistics benefit from direct, secure connections between their local branches and global corporate networks.

Veer Passi, Group CEO of Kalaam Telecom, commented: “RIEDEL Networks is an ideal partner for us because together we are creating advanced network solutions with low latency and high-speed connectivity that serve both the business community and major events in the region. The extension of this partnership reflects our shared commitment to long-term growth and innovation.”

As part of the renewed partnership, both companies plan to further enhance the existing infrastructure, integrate additional interconnection points, and develop new service offerings for enterprises, broadcasters, and digital platforms operating in the region.

About Kalaam Telecom

The Kalaam Telecom Group (Kalaam) is a trusted provider of digital solutions for SMEs, enterprises at a regional level, as well as for telecommunications providers and hyperscalers globally. Headquartered in Bahrain, with offices in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and the United Kingdom, Kalaam has been pioneering ISP solutions, connectivity, and digital transformation across the GCC states for over 30 years.

Kalaam offers a portfolio of cutting-edge digital solutions tailored to the needs of customers of all sizes across key markets and industries in the region, including BFSI, education, government, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and more.

Kalaam’s terrestrial cable system, the Kalaam Network Optical Transit (KNOT), spans Kuwait, Bahrain, KSA, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, and is now coupled with a consortium participation in the Europe-India Gateway (EIG) submarine cable, a 15,000 km international fiber optic system connecting 12 countries from India and the Middle East to Europe. This extensive network uniquely positions Kalaam to serve both international and regional telecommunications providers as well as enterprises.

To learn more about Kalaam Telecom Solutions, visit www.kalaam-telecom.com

About RIEDEL Networks:

RIEDEL Networks is a privately owned, global network provider focused on tailormade networks. We are listed in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Global WAN Services as a niche provider specializing in medium-sized international companies and the media and events sector. With our own global backbone, we help companies to be networked worldwide. Our services include Internet connections, MPLS, SD-WAN, SASE, Cloud Connect, security and much more. Our customers come from various industries and appreciate quality, safety and reliability. RIEDEL Networks is a 100% owned company of the RIEDEL Communications Group in Wuppertal, Germany, and is fully privately owned by Thomas Riedel.

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