Zain Omantel International (ZOI) has attained the highest Autonomous System Number (ASN) ranking among service providers in the Middle East after consolidating its international IP networks. This achievement places ZOI as the only Middle Eastern network featured in the global top 100 list out of over 70,000 networks, solidifying its status as a premier global gateway for the region and beyond.
The ASN ranking, acknowledged by the Center for Applied Internet Data Analysis (CAIDA), reflects the strength of ZOI’s peering relationships, network interconnection leadership, and routing reachability—critical indicators of technical performance and scalability. ZOI operates the most logically interconnected network in the Middle East, providing unmatched reach to the largest number of networks without reliance on third parties. This ensures customers and partners benefit from seamless, low-latency access to global networks through a secure and efficient platform.
ZOI’s network spans more than 120 cities and connects over 16 global internet exchange points. It supports massive volumes of international voice, messaging, and data capacity services, playing a vital role in global telecommunications infrastructure.
Sohail Qadir, CEO of ZOI, stated, “This highest ASN ranking is a testament to our investments in world-class, future-ready infrastructure and successful consolidation of our Global IP network. We are proud to be the trusted partner for leading service providers, hyperscalers, and internet exchanges who rely on our network to meet their customers’ demands. We remain committed to expanding our network footprint and strengthening our position as the region’s most advanced and reliable wholesale connectivity platform.”
