Zain Group reports exceptional Performance for H1 2025

TDT | Manama

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Zain Group, a leading provider of innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications, operating in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, announces its consolidated financial results for second quarter (Q2) and sixmonths (H1) ended 30 June 2025. Zain served 50.9 million customers at the end H1 2025, a 7% increase Year-on-Year (YOY), driven by network restoration in Sudan and expansion in Iraq.

Zain Group H1 2025 revenue soared 14% YoY to reach KD 1.1 billion (USD 3.5 billion). EBITDA grew 10% YoY to reach KD 356 million (USD 1.2 billion), reflecting an EBITDA margin of 33%. Net income for the first six months soared 49% YoY, reaching KD 121 million (USD 395 million). Net income for H1 2025 includes one-time gain of KD 15 million (USD 50 million) on settlement of legal dispute involving INWI, of which Zain Group is a 15.5% shareholder (via Zain Al Ajial). H1 2025 Earnings per share stood at 28 fils (USD 0.09).

Zain Group Q2 2025 revenue grew 13% to reach KD 541 million (USD 1.8 billion) compared to Q2 2024. EBITDA reached KD 186 million (USD 606 million), reflecting a healthy EBITDA margin of 34%. Net income soared 40% to reach KD 73 million (USD 237 million), reflecting earnings per share of 17 fils (USD 0.05).

Commenting on Q2 and H1 2025 results, Chairman of Zain Group, Mr. Osamah Al Furaih said, “The Group’s strong performance underscores the productive alliance between the Board and executive management teams of all our entities in delivering our ‘4WARD—Progress with Purpose’ strategy. Our focus on acceleration, collaboration, and digital innovation, alongside our ESG commitments, is having comprehensive impact on sustainable value creation for all stakeholders. Moreover, constructive relationships with regulators and key stakeholders are also driving meaningful connectivity across all customer segments.”

“Following this H1 2025 performance and solid financial position, the Board is pleased to declare a fifth consecutive interim dividend of 10 fils per share, in line with our minimum annual dividend policy of 35 fils.”

Mr. Bader Al-Kharafi, Zain Vice-Chairman and Group CEO commented, “Our outstanding operational and financial performance over the past six months is the result of carefully executed strategic investments in network expansion and AI technologies, combined with disciplined cost optimization and focused monetization of our enterprise, fintech, and digital service portfolios. We are committed to sustaining this positive momentum and elevating Zain to even greater heights.”

“Despite fierce competition in our home market of Kuwait—which still delivered solid results—our core operations across all major markets made notable strides. Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq, in particular, recorded exceptional double-digit net income growth. Furthermore, our ICT enterprise arm, ZainTECH, and our global wholesale carrier, Zain Omantel International (ZOI), performed exceptionally well, as did our fintech and digital service portfolios across multiple markets.”