Prime Highlights:
- Aduna has partnered with Dizlee, Zain Group’s API arm, to speed up digital service expansion across Zain markets and Omantel in the MENA region.
- The partnership aims to create new business opportunities, improve customer experiences, and strengthen digital connectivity across the region.
Key Facts:
- Aduna, backed by major telecom operators and Ericsson, offers global access to digital services through a single platform.
- The collaboration connects Dizlee’s regional network with Aduna’s global system, supporting faster launches and innovation in MENA’s growing digital economy.
Background:
Aduna, a global platform that connects network APIs, has partnered with Dizlee, Zain Group’s API business arm, to speed up digital growth across the Middle East and North Africa. The partnership will help launch new digital services in several Zain markets and Omantel, creating new revenue opportunities and improving experiences for both businesses and customers.
Under this partnership, Dizlee will act as the regional bridge between Zain and its operating company Omantel, providing Aduna with the ability to quickly roll out innovative network APIs such as Number Verification, SIM Swap Detection, Identity, and Fraud Prevention. These advanced APIs will enable industries including banking, fintech, insurance, e-commerce, and government services to deliver secure, customer-focused, and interoperable digital solutions at scale.
Aduna, supported by major telecom operators and Ericsson, helps companies connect to new digital services through one global platform. Its partnership with Dizlee will speed up launches and expand advanced services across the MENA region.
Anthony Bartolo, CEO of Aduna, described the partnership as a significant milestone in the company’s regional growth. Bartolo said the partnership combines Zain’s wide presence and Omantel’s strong network with Aduna’s global platform to unlock the full value of network APIs. He said the partnership will drive innovation, improve user safety, and help businesses offer better digital services across the region.
Agreeing with this, Malek Hammoud, Zain Group’s Chief Digital and Investment Officer, emphasized the importance of teamwork in supporting digital growth. Hammoud said that bringing together network APIs from all Zain companies under a single CAMARA-based platform will improve global connectivity and consistency. He said the partnership with Aduna will create new business opportunities and strengthen Zain’s position as a leader in digital services.
