Zain Group, a leading telecom and digital services provider across the Middle East and Africa, has announced a 16-year high consolidated revenue of KD1.7 billion ($5.4 billion) for the first nine months of 2025, marking a 15% year-on-year (YoY) increase.
EBITDA rose 9% to KD552 million ($1.8 billion), maintaining a healthy margin of 33%, while net income surged 31% to KD178 million ($581 million), with earnings per share at 41 fils ($0.13). The company’s active customer base expanded to 51.3 million, up 9% from the previous year.
Reflecting confidence in its performance, Zain’s Board of Directors declared a second interim cash dividend of 25 fils per share for profits achieved up to September 30, 2025. This follows an earlier 10 fils interim dividend, bringing total distributions in line with its dividend policy. Payments to registered shareholders will be made on November 19.
The Group also announced that it is considering adopting International Accounting Standard IAS 29 before year-end, with preliminary assessments indicating a positive effect on financial results and minimal impact on shareholders’ equity.
In Q3 2025, Zain posted quarterly revenue of KD582 million ($1.9 billion), up 16% YoY, and an EBITDA of KD196 million ($641 million), with a margin of 34%. Net income for the quarter stood at KD57 million ($187 million), an increase of 5% YoY.
Chairman Osamah Al Furaih praised Zain’s ability to sustain growth amid challenging market conditions, emphasizing the company’s strategic investments in technology, digital infrastructure, and sustainability. Vice-Chairman and Group CEO Bader Al-Kharafi highlighted the impact of Zain’s 4WARD strategy and AI initiatives, which have driven digital transformation, operational efficiency, and expansion across verticals including ZainTECH, ZOI, and fintech services.
Al-Kharafi also celebrated Zain’s recognition in Forbes’ “World’s Best Employers” list, where the company ranked first among regional telecom firms and top three across the Middle East — reflecting its commitment to innovation, inclusion, and responsible business practices.
