Zain Network

• Zain is a Kuwait-headquartered telco group in 8 MENA markets, serving ~50.9M customers with ~7,900 employees (as of June 30, 2025).
• Bahrain unit: Zain Bahrain (licensed Apr 22, 2003) runs mobile + fixed broadband and device retail locally.
• Network & tech: Actively expanding 4G/5G in Bahrain via a multi-year deal with Ericsson (renewed Mar 4, 2025). OpenSignal’s May 2025 report shows Zain leading Coverage Experience nationwide. Translation: strong footprint, solid consistency.
• Recent Bahrain performance (2025):

1. H1 revenue: BD 41.25m (+7.3% YoY).
2. H1 profit: BD 2.54m (+4.8% YoY). (Q2 revenue BD 20.24m; profit BD 1.37m.).
3. Latest interim FS filed Jul 23, 2025.

Group headline (context): Zain Group reported H1 2025 revenue up 14% YoY and net profit up 49% YoY. Big growth tailwind across the portfolio.