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Zain is a given name of Arabic origin used for people of various genders. It derives from the Arabic root zayn, meaning beauty, grace, or adornment. Spelling variants include Zain, Zayn, Zayne, and Zain; the name is common in Arabic-speaking regions and among Muslim communities worldwide, and it has been adopted in other cultures through diaspora and popular media.

Zain Group, branded as Zain, is a Kuwait-based multinational telecommunications company. It operates wireless networks and

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provides
mobile
voice
and
data
services
in
markets
across
the
Middle
East
and
Africa.
The
company
traces
its
origins
to
the
Mobile
Telecommunications
Company
(MTC),
founded
in
Kuwait
in
1983,
and
it
rebranded
as
Zain
in
2007.
Through
its
subsidiaries,
Zain
offers
a
range
of
mobile
services,
including
prepaid
and
postpaid
plans
and
data
solutions,
with
a
focus
on
network
expansion
and
digital
services.
The
group’s
geographic
footprint
has
evolved
over
time
through
acquisitions,
market
exits,
and
partnerships,
reflecting
the
dynamic
nature
of
the
regional
telecom
sector.