Zain Kuwait Wins "Best Business Innovations" and "Best Network Experience" Awards for 5G-Advanced Technologies

Zain Group bolstered its record of technological innovations by winning four international awards at the Telecom Review summit in Dubai, further confirming its leadership in developing digital infrastructure across regional markets.

Zain Kuwait led these achievements after being honored with two awards: “Best 5G-Advanced Business Innovations” and “Best 5G-Advanced Network Experiences.” This recognition reflects its success in leveraging the latest telecommunications technologies to transform the advanced capabilities of its network into innovative digital solutions and exceptional communication experiences that make a tangible impact on customers’ daily lives, while supporting the business sector through distinctive innovations that enhance efficiency and productivity and align with the demands of the digital economy.

Zain clarified that this international recognition embodies the pioneering status Zain Kuwait has established in adopting and developing 5G-Advanced technologies, through continuous investment in digital infrastructure and the provision of advanced services that elevate the user experience and support the digital transformation journey in the State of Kuwait.

The group revealed that its achievements extended to Zain Jordan, which won the “Best Digital Transformation Applications” award in recognition of its success in developing innovative digital solutions and services that supported the digital transformation journey of its clients and various sectors. Meanwhile, Zain International (ZOI) won the “Best Submarine Cable Solutions” award, honoring its prominent role in enhancing the international connectivity system and developing cross-border telecommunications and infrastructure solutions.

Zain emphasized that these awards reflect the broad scope of innovation and excellence across Zain Group’s operations and various investments, ranging from developing customer experiences and digital transformation applications, to empowering the business sector with the latest technologies, and ultimately enhancing international connectivity systems and expanding the digital infrastructure that supports economic and technological growth in the region.

Commenting on Zain Kuwait’s achievements, Zain Kuwait’s Chief Technology Officer, Daajid Al-Oud, said: “This honor embodies Zain Kuwait’s firm commitment to network performance excellence and our continuous effort to deliver high-quality, reliable communication experiences to our customers. We believe that true leadership in the networking world goes beyond achieving record speeds or offering the latest technologies; it lies in our ability to leverage these advancements to make a tangible difference in people’s lives and elevate their experiences in communication, work, and interaction with the digital world.”

He added: “What gives this honor special significance is that it celebrates two fundamental aspects of our journey with 5G-Advanced technologies: customer experience and business sector innovation. We are building a network that not only delivers exceptional digital experiences in daily life but also opens new horizons for companies, economic sectors, and entrepreneurs to capitalize on the opportunities offered by digital transformation.”

He concluded: “From this perspective, we continue to invest in smart infrastructure, AI-driven innovations, and advanced communication solutions to strengthen Kuwait’s digital foundations and support its aspirations toward a more interconnected and technologically advanced economy.”

On the sidelines of the summit, Al-Oud participated in a high-level panel discussion titled “Network Experience: Redefining Connectivity,” alongside a select group of senior officials and technology leaders in the telecommunications sector in the region.

The session discussed the transformations underway in the sector, driven by the rapid growth in data consumption, increasing demands from artificial intelligence applications and the business sector, and their implications for future network capacity needs. It also highlighted the importance of optimal spectrum utilization, leveraging smart technologies to enhance network performance, and sustainable investment in digital infrastructure.

Al-Adwan presented Zain’s experience in developing advanced 5G networks, emphasizing the sector’s shift from focusing solely on peak speeds to ensuring stable, reliable performance, seamless connectivity indoors and outdoors, and smarter, more flexible networks capable of adapting to future digital requirements.

Zain Bahrain also contributed to enriching the summit’s discussions. Ammar Bu Ali, Zain Bahrain’s Network Executive Director, participated in a panel titled “Building Digital Resilience: Strengthening Critical Infrastructure,” which addressed emerging digital risks and challenges. The session underscored the importance of transitioning from reactive crisis management to a proactive approach that enhances network readiness and resilience, alongside developing safer, more reliable, and sustainable digital infrastructure.

This participation reflected Zain Bahrain’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its network resilience, adopting the latest technological innovations, and delivering high-quality, reliable connectivity experiences to its customers.

The award recognized Zain’s continuous efforts to transform the latest network innovations and technologies into distinctive connectivity experiences characterized by high quality, reliability, and stability.

Since commercially launching its advanced 5G services across Kuwait in 2025, the company has continued to enhance its network capabilities through intelligent capacity management, advanced carrier aggregation technologies, and AI-driven performance optimization solutions.

These efforts included Zain’s successful execution of the first-ever test in Kuwait combining six frequency bands using advanced 5G-A technologies, achieving peak speeds of 3 gigabits per second. This demonstrated higher spectrum efficiency, improved indoor coverage capabilities, and enhanced uplink performance.

Zain Kuwait – Best Business Innovations with 5G-A Technologies in the Middle East

This award highlighted Zain’s success in expanding the use of modern communication technologies beyond traditional telecom services, leveraging its capabilities to enable digital transformation across various economic sectors. Zain’s advanced network infrastructure provides highly efficient connectivity solutions for the business sector, supporting Internet of Things (IoT) applications, cloud services, and emerging AI-driven solutions.

The company also enhanced its readiness to meet the growing needs of business environments by successfully conducting the first-ever regional test, achieving a record-breaking speed of 31 gigabits per second. This proved the immense potential of ultra-capacity networks in supporting digital applications and services that require exceptional performance and capacity levels.

The award recognized Zain Jordan’s ongoing commitment to accelerating digital transformation and elevating customer experience through the adoption of the latest technologies and the development of innovative digital solutions. The honor reflects the company’s efforts to modernize its digital ecosystem, improve operational efficiency, and deliver smoother, customer-centric digital services, thereby strengthening its role in supporting the growth of the Kingdom’s digital economy.

Zain International (ZOI) received this award in recognition of its contributions to developing international interconnection solutions and enhancing digital infrastructure in the region. The honor reflects the company’s efforts to innovate advanced submarine cable connectivity solutions that boost network capacity, resilience, and reliability, aligning with the growing demand for high-performance international data transmission services.

ZOI played a pivotal role in achieving a global medical and technological milestone in collaboration with Zain Kuwait in 2025, marked by the successful execution of a remote robotic surgery procedure between Kuwait and Brazil over a distance exceeding 12,000 kilometers, earning a place in the Guinness World Records.

ZOI contributed to this achievement by providing ultra-fast, low-latency international interconnection solutions, ensuring reliable and stable connectivity between the medical team and the patient across two continents.

The Telecom Review Leadership Summit is among the most prominent regional and global gatherings for the telecommunications and information technology sector, bringing together top executives, technology leaders, regulatory bodies, and innovation pioneers to exchange insights and expertise on the latest technological trends and the future of digital connectivity.