HeadquartersSyria
IndustryTelecommunications

About

Syriatel is a Syrian mobile network operator, described by regional press as one of the country's largest telecom providers. In 2026 Syria's Ministry of Communications ran a tender to replace MTN Syria's licence, and Kuwait's Zain won it with a bid valued at US$747 million, so Zain is set to become the second mobile operator alongside Syriatel.

Key figures

US$747 millionLicence awarded to Zain2026replaces MTN Syria
TwoOperators during the transition2026maintained for five years under the tender terms

Figures are as published by the sources listed on this page. Where a figure comes from the company itself we have not audited it.

Scope of operations

  • Mobile network services in Syria

Timeline

  1. 2026Ministry of Communications launches a tender to replace MTN Syria (3 March)
  2. 2026Zain wins the licence, valued at US$747 million (reported 30 June)