Zain explores a new investment map in Turkey

During discussions, PM Erdogan commended Dr Al Barrak for the impressive efforts Zain has undertaken in its international expansion that made it reach a leading place in the telecommunications market in the Middle East and North Africa by being present in 22 countries with a customer base of 45 million.

PM Erdogan praised and expressed his pleasure in the mutually beneficial bilateral relations between Kuwait and Turkey. He discussed with Al Barrak the opportunities of investment in the Telecommunication industry, as well as other possibilities such as government owned ports, roads and banking. They also discussed further investment opportunities within the sectors of education and health.

From his side, Al Barrak stated 'the meeting with PM Erdogan was very fruitful, and we are now aware of new investment opportunities in one of the major markets in the region'

Dr Al Barrak on his end praised the efforts that the Turkish Government is doing that have opened new investments horizons in front of foreign investments especially coming from the Middle East, adding that investment chances that the Group checked out show the determination of the Turkish government to open up chances to foreign investment.

And before his meeting with PM Erdogan, Dr Al Barrak met with the Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Mr Hayati Yazici, and they discussed from both sides the direction and mapping of new investments in Turkey as a next step.

Zain Group mentioned that Al Barrak felt that Yazici expressed interest in the investment of Kuwait in different investments and their participation in the mapping of new investments existing in the Turkish market.

And while in Ankara, Dr Barrak held a meeting with the president of telecommunications in the presence of prominent economic and political figures. The purpose of this meeting was to survey the mobile telecommunication's sector in Turkey and explore investment and development opportunities in that sector.