Zain Group is a Publicly Owned mobile telecommunications and digital services provider headquartered in Kuwait. Founded in 1983, it employs approximately 16,120 individuals and reported $6.4B in revenue as of 2024. The company operates across eight markets in the Middle East and Africa, offering various telecommunication and digital services.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1983

Headcount

15,520

Headquarters

Kuwait

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

On September 30, 2026, Zain KSA deployed Nokia Deepfield across its telecommunications infrastructure, covering more than 100 cities in Saudi Arabia. This deployment introduces real-time application-level visibility across the operator’s network, aiming to improve digital experiences for enterprise and retail customers by allowing proactive optimization of high-bandwidth, latency-sensitive services, while also enhancing efficiency and cost control. Previously, on September 29, 2026, Zain, along with other Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in South Sudan, pledged to comply with the country's cash payment policy and settle outstanding tax arrears owed to the government. This commitment was made during a meeting in Juba between the Minister of Finance and Planning, Athian Ding Athian, and representatives of the telecommunications companies.
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