Revenue and Profit Up at Zain Iraq

By John Lee.

Kuwait's Zain Group has reported increased revenue and profit at its Iraqi telecom business:

  • Revenue Growth: In Q1 2025, Iraq's revenue grew by 13% to reach USD 286 million.

  • EBITDA Growth: EBITDA increased by 13% to USD 105 million, reflecting an EBITDA margin of 37%.

  • Net Income: Net income soared by 73% to reach USD 26 million.

  • Customer Base: The customer base increased by 11% to 20.7 million, maintaining a market-leading position.

  • Growth Drivers: Growth was driven by investment in tower expansion and the monetization of new B2C and B2B products and services.

  • Market Access: Improved market access in Iraq contributed to the overall increase in the Group's customer base.

  • Digital Operator: The customer base and revenue continue to grow for Zain's digital operator, Oodi, in Iraq.

(Source: Zain Group)

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