Zain KSA Shareholders Approve 5% Cash Dividend for 2025

Zain KSA shareholders voted to approve a 5% cash dividend for the 2025 fiscal year, the company said after its general assembly meeting. The dividend, equivalent to SAR 0.50 per share based on the SAR 10 par value, marks the telecom operator's latest payout to investors.

The approval comes as Zain KSA (7030.SR) works to strengthen its balance sheet and improve shareholder returns. The company, one of three mobile network operators in Saudi Arabia, has been investing in 5G infrastructure and digital services. The dividend for 2025 follows a period of earnings recovery, though the company did not disclose the exact payment schedule.

A 5% cash dividend on par value translates to a yield that depends on the stock's market price. For income-focused investors, the approval signals that the board sees sufficient cash flow to support the payout. The dividend is subject to standard regulatory procedures before distribution.

The company did not specify the payment timeline in the announcement. Shareholders will need to wait for the record date and distribution schedule, which typically follow within weeks of the general assembly approval.