Kuwait city: Zain Group, a Kuwait-based leading mobile telecommunications provider in the Middle East and Africa, announced on Tuesday that its net income skyrocketed in 2025 by 103 percent year-on-year, marking a year of exceptional growth.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the Group reported its consolidated net income reached KD 239 million (USD 777 million) for the year ending 31 December 2025, reflecting a significant 103 percent increase year-on-year. Furthermore, the Group experienced a rise in consolidated revenues by 14 percent, achieving a 16-year high of KD 2.3 billion (USD 7.44 billion).
The Group's consolidated EBITDA for the same period was KD 780 million (USD 2.54 billion), with an 11 percent growth, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 34 percent. The 2025 annual cash dividend amounted to 35 fils, with a 63 percent payout ratio, while the total dividend paid during the year was 60 fils.
Group Chairman Osamah Al Furaih remarked on the financial results, highlighting the impact of the transformative '4WARD-Progress with Purpose' strategy in positioning Zain for sustained future success. Vice-Chairman and Group CEO, Bader Al Kharafi, noted the record growth was driven by strategic investments in technology upgrades and a focus on new business verticals.
Zain Group continues to be a leading provider in innovative ICT and digital lifestyle communications, operating across eight markets in the Middle East and Africa.