Zain Omantel International – ZOI, the joint venture between Zain Group and Omantel, has garnered four major international accolades. It has reaffirmmed its position as a powerhouse in Middle East and global wholesale telecom connectivity.
At the Carrier Community Global Awards [CCGA]. ZOI groundbreaking model integrates terrestrial and subsea infrastructure across eight markets. The company received three top honors:
- Best Data Connectivity Innovative Provider of the Year. For advancing pan-regional connectivity through integrated subsea-terrestrial networks and delivering high-capacity solutions for hyperscalers and carriers.
- Best Subsea Cable Operator of the Year. For strategic leadership in subsea cable investments, including its participation in G2A, AAE-1, and the Oman Australia Cable.
- Middle East Regional Connectivity Operator of the Year. For operating the only fully operator-owned pan-Middle East fibre network. ZOI has created a continuous footprint that links the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and Red Sea.
The CCGA awards judged by a panel of global telecom industry experts from over 100 companies, recognizes excellence in innovation, capacity, and wholesale connectivity solutions.
In addition, at the Global Brand Awards 2025, ZOI was named Best New Telecom Connectivity Brand – Middle East. Organised by Global Brands Magazine, a UK-based publication with over 8 million annual readers, the awards celebrate global excellence in branding, leadership, and innovation.
Founded in May 2023, ZOI combines the regional scale and digital innovation of Zain Group with Omantel’s world-class infrastructure, leveraging over 20 international subsea cable systems and extensive terrestrial coverage to deliver unmatched connectivity.
“These awards reflect ZOI’s unique position as an enabler of local and global innovation. We operate the region’s highest-ranked IP network, as ranked by CAIDA, and continue to invest in infrastructure that is reshaping how the Middle East connects with the world.”
Commented Sohail Qadir, CEO of ZOI.
