Zain Omantel International (ZOI) has reached a landmark achievement by securing the highest Autonomous System Number (ASN) ranking of any service provider in the Middle East. This accomplishment follows the successful integration of its international IP networks across all operations, positioning ZOI as the only Middle Eastern network to rank within the global top 100 out of over 70,000 networks worldwide. This milestone further solidifies ZOI’s status as the premier global gateway for the region and beyond.
The ASN ranking, as evaluated by the Center for Applied Internet Data Analysis (CAIDA), highlights the strength of ZOI’s peering relationships, its leadership in network interconnections, and extensive routing reachability—key indicators of technical excellence and scalability. This top-tier position confirms that ZOI operates the most logically interconnected network across the Middle East, delivering unmatched access to the largest number of networks without dependence on third-party providers. Customers and partners benefit from seamless, secure, and low-latency access to global networks through a single, efficient platform.
ZOI’s expansive network infrastructure covers more than 120 cities worldwide and connects to over 16 global internet exchange points. It supports massive volumes of international voice, messaging, and data traffic, underpinning its critical role in global telecommunications.
Sohail Qadir, CEO of ZOI, commented: “Attaining the highest ASN ranking in the Middle East reflects the significant investments we’ve made in building world-class, future-ready infrastructure and the successful consolidation of our Global IP network. We take pride in being the trusted partner for leading service providers, hyperscalers, and internet exchanges who depend on our international network to meet their customers’ performance expectations. Our ongoing commitment is to develop the most advanced and reliable wholesale platform in the region. This achievement reinforces our position as the global gateway for the Middle East and beyond. We will continue expanding our network footprint and strengthening our role as the preferred partner for international connectivity.”
