The Middle East’s
3. Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi
Designation: Vice Chairman & Group CEO
Company: Zain Group
Established: 1983
Headquarters: Kuwait
In 2023, Zain Bahrain began deploying solar and hybrid technologies. In February 2023, Zain Jordan completed the transition to decarbonized grids for 75% of its sites, resulting in a 74% decrease in CO₂ emissions year on year, with a target of 84% for 2024. In August 2023, Zain KSA, alongside Red Sea Global, unveiled a zero-carbon 5G network at the Six Senses Southern Dunes resort. This will be powered by 100% renewable energy from 760,000 solar panels.