Zain Bahrain reported steady financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, supported by revenue growth, continued digital expansion, and investments in advanced network infrastructure.
For the fourth quarter, revenue increased 9.4 percent year-on-year to BD 21.66 million, while EBITDA rose 12.3 percent to BD 6.10 million. Profit attributable to shareholders declined slightly by 3.7 percent to BD 1.81 million, with earnings per share remaining stable at 5 fils.
For the full year, revenue reached BD 82.41 million, up 6.7 percent from 2024, while net profit increased marginally by 1.1 percent to BD 5.99 million. EBITDA declined slightly by 1.6 percent to BD 23.20 million. The company maintained a strong balance sheet, with total equity rising to BD 90.75 million and total assets increasing to BD 147.79 million.
The board recommended annual dividends of 9 fils per share, equivalent to a total payout of BD 3.275 million, representing a 55 percent payout ratio, subject to shareholder approval.
Operationally, Zain Bahrain continued to advance its digital and ICT strategy through investments in 5G infrastructure, AI-driven customer experience platforms, and enterprise solutions. The company also expanded digital services, including insurance offerings and fintech initiatives through its Bede Bahrain platform, while maintaining a Bahrainization rate exceeding 93 percent as part of its workforce development strategy.
The operator highlighted ongoing investments in digital transformation totaling $100 million over three years, aimed at strengthening network capacity, enabling enterprise innovation, and supporting Bahrain’s broader digital economy ambitions under national ICT and innovation strategies.
