Zain Bahrain Revenue Rises 12.9% to BD 22.01 Million in Q3 2026

Zain Bahrain has reported a 12.9% increase in revenue to BD 22.01 million for the third quarter of 2026, up from BD 19.51 million in the same period last year. Total profit attributable to shareholders rose 3.8% to BD 1.70 million for the three months ended 30 September 2026.

EBITDA for the quarter increased 3.9% to BD 6.24 million, compared with BD 6.01 million a year earlier. Basic and diluted earnings per share rose to 5 fils from 4 fils.

For the nine months ended 30 September 2026, revenue increased 2.9% to BD 62.49 million, while total profit attributable to shareholders rose 2.2% to BD 4.27 million. EBITDA for the nine-month period grew 2.4% to BD 17.50 million, and earnings per share increased to 12 fils from 11 fils.

The operator also strengthened its balance sheet during the period. Total equity stood at BD 91.60 million at the end of September, up 0.9% from the end of 2025, and the asset base increased 5.6% to BD 156.07 million.

His Excellency Shaikh Ahmed bin Ali Al Khalifa, Chairman of Zain Bahrain, said the company kept advancing its strategic priorities through the first nine months of the year.

During the first nine months of 2026, Zain Bahrain continued to advance its strategic priorities, strengthening its core telecom business, expanding its digital solutions portfolio, and creating long-term value for shareholders. Our progress reflects our continued focus on innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

The acquisition of Infonas strengthened Zain Bahrain’s enterprise and wholesale capabilities during the period and contributed to its revenue growth. Zain Bahrain also became the first operator in the region to deploy AI-powered radio network technology in its live 5G network, working with Ericsson, and it launched a next-generation IoT platform for enterprise customers.

Its fintech subsidiary Bede expanded beyond Sharia-compliant financing in the period, adding digital payment and wallet services and launching a World Multi-Currency Prepaid Mastercard. Total data traffic in Bahrain grew 16% year on year in the second quarter, according to the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority data cited in the results.

The board of Zain Bahrain approved the interim results on 21 October 2026, and the company published its announcement through the Bahrain Bourse.