Zain Great Idea Named ‘Corporate Rising Star’ at Global Innovation Awards in Paris

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.

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Zain Unveils Three New Inclusion Initiatives to Advance Its WE ABLE 2030 Vision

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.

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Zain Group Achieves MSCI ESG Upgrade to ‘A’, Scoring 10/10 in Environmental Performance

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.

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