Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Zain Group’s startup accelerator, Zain Great Idea (ZGI), was named a 2025 Corporate Rising Star at the Corporate Startup Stars Awards in Paris. The recognition highlights 15 years of sustained open innovation, regional accelerator programs, Silicon Valley partnerships, and strong outcomes across funding, mentorship, and ecosystem development throughout the Middle East and Africa.
Zain has launched three new disability inclusion initiatives aligned with its WE ABLE 2030 vision, including a procurement-focused partnership with the Business Disability Forum, a GROW program track for graduates with disabilities, and personalized development plans for employees with disabilities. The move strengthens Zain’s commitment to embedding accessibility into its culture, operations and leadership pipelines.
Zain Group’s Dizlee has partnered with Aduna to expand API monetization across Zain markets and Omantel. The alliance accelerates digital service deployment using standardized network APIs, enabling fintechs, governments, and enterprises to leverage secure, telco-grade solutions for faster innovation and regional growth.
Zain posts 16-year-high revenues of KD1.7 billion, driven by subscriber and data growth; net profit climbs 31% year-on-year as expansion in Iraq and Sudan boosts performance.
Zain Group posted a record $5.4 billion in revenue for the first nine months of 2025, up 15% year-on-year, driven by strong growth across digital verticals and operations. The Group declared a second interim dividend and reaffirmed its 4WARD strategy focus on AI, sustainability, and customer experience.
Zain Group achieved record nine-month revenue of $5.4 billion (+15%) and net profit of $581 million (+31%), driven by strong data, fintech, and enterprise growth. With 51 million customers and a 16-year revenue high, Zain continues to lead digital transformation across the Middle East and Africa.
Zain Group has selected 13 tech startups from six regional markets to join the Global Acceleration Program in Silicon Valley. The initiative, part of the Zain Great Idea accelerator, offers mentorship, funding opportunities, and global exposure to help scale innovative startups in AI, fintech, edtech, and sustainability.
Zain has been ranked MENA’s top telecom company on Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2025 list, securing first place in Kuwait and a top-three regional position. The honor recognizes Zain’s commitment to purpose-driven leadership, inclusion, and innovation in building a world-class, future-ready workforce.
Zain Group launched the regional edition of its “Zain Great Idea” accelerator with intensive bootcamps for startups from six countries, focusing on mentorship, funding, and regional growth. Supported by ZainTECH and Zain Ventures, the program prepares founders for global expansion and Silicon Valley exposure.
Zain Group has been upgraded to an ‘A’ MSCI ESG rating, reflecting its strong governance, data privacy measures, and a perfect 10/10 environmental score tied to its Net Zero 2050 agenda. The achievement underlines Zain’s commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible innovation through its “4WARD–Progress with Purpose” strategy.