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#Zain Group#MTN Syria#Syria

Zain Group wins Syria mobile network license for $747 million

Source: telecompaper.comJuly 1, 2026

Zain Group secured a license to operate a mobile telecommunications network in Syria for USD 747 million, according to Telecompaper.

TL;DR

  • Zain Group said it won a license to operate a mobile network in Syria.
  • The reported license value is USD 747 million.
  • The move is tied to taking over the MTN Syria network, according to the report headline.

Zain Group said it has secured a license to operate a mobile telecommunications network in Syria. Telecompaper reported the license value at USD 747 million.

The report headline said the license allows Zain Group to take over the MTN Syria network. The source excerpt provided does not include further operational details, timing for the takeover, or regulatory conditions.

MTN Syria is the network named in the report, and Syria is the country covered by the license. The source material provided does not state whether the transaction includes spectrum, subscribers, or other assets beyond the network operation license.

Related questions

  • What did Zain Group secure in Syria?
  • How much is the Syria mobile network license worth?
  • Which network is Zain Group reported to be taking over in Syria?

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