Zain KSA, the leading telecoms and digital solutions provider in Saudi Arabia, announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a strategic partnership agreement with Nokia during LEAP 2025 in Riyadh. This collaboration underscores Zain KSA’s commitment to enhancing sustainability solutions and environmental preservation in the Kingdom by adopting cutting-edge technologies. The two partners will explore impactful solutions to reduce carbon emissions, implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and leveraging best practices across the ICT value chain while promoting knowledge exchange on responsible business practices.

Commenting on the partnership, Eman Abdullah Al-Saidi, VP of Corporate Communications at Zain KSA, stated: “Our collaboration with a global leader like Nokia marks a strategic step toward achieving environmental and economic sustainability in the ICT sector, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. This partnership allows us to align our vision, share global best practices, and implement innovative solutions to reduce carbon emissions and boost operational efficiency across the sector’s value chain. We’re also committed to developing an integrated approach to e-waste management, adopting global best practices in recycling, enhancing sustainability across the sector, and accelerating the transition to a more efficient and innovative digital economy.”

As a sustainability pioneer, Zain KSA has been instrumental in leveraging advanced energy-efficient technologies and driving innovative solutions to reduce the carbon footprint across its operations, in line with Saudi Vision 2030. As a testament to this commitment,  the company launched the world’s first zero-emission 5G network in partnership with Red Sea Global.