ZainTECH, the integrated digital solutions arm of Zain Group, has partnered with Zain Kuwait and Zain Omantel International (ZOI) to launch Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute on the Azure Marketplace — a first-of-its-kind alliance across Zain entities that marks a major milestone in cloud connectivity for Kuwait.
The new listing allows government and enterprise customers in Kuwait to securely procure private and compliant connectivity to Microsoft Azure directly through the Azure Marketplace. This move simplifies access to world-class cloud infrastructure while ensuring compliance with Kuwait’s national data and security standards.
Customers with existing Microsoft Azure agreements can now purchase ExpressRoute using Azure consumption credits, significantly streamlining procurement and reducing deployment time.
Azure ExpressRoute delivers a dedicated, low-latency connection to Microsoft data centers in the UAE and Europe, designed for mission-critical workloads that require high performance, enhanced security, and guaranteed data residency.
Andrew Hanna, CEO of ZainTECH, highlighted the significance of the launch, stating:
“Helping governments and enterprises become more digital, intelligent, and resilient is what all Zain entities aim for. The availability of ExpressRoute on the Azure Marketplace is a game-changer for customers in Kuwait. It eliminates friction from the procurement process and accelerates transformation by combining secure, high-speed connectivity with operational simplicity.”
The collaboration between ZainTECH, Zain Kuwait, ZOI, and Microsoft sets a new benchmark for cloud connectivity in Kuwait — offering a solution that is fast, compliant, resilient, and easy to adopt.
Aligned with Kuwait’s Vision 2035, the initiative supports the country’s broader digital modernization agenda by enabling the next generation of intelligent, cloud-powered public and private sector services.
ZainTECH reaffirmed that the project underscores its commitment to providing next-generation infrastructure capabilities that enhance resilience, accelerate modernization, and advance regional digital transformation across the Middle East.
