Zain and Omantel form international wholesale JV

Kuwait-based Zain and Omantel want to compete with the UAE as a regional telecoms and IT powerhouse.
The two operators on Sunday announced they will form a new joint venture called Zain Omantel International (ZOI), which will offer a range of wholesale services aimed at both regional and international telcos, as well as cloud and content providers.
The venture will manage Zain and Omantel’s respective wholesale businesses, making them more efficient as well as competitive. It will be led b