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- Strategic collaboration to establish a secure, scalable, and compliant Microsoft Azure environment
- Partnership highlights ZainTECH’s expertise in supporting organizations build resilient cloud environments tailored to their business and regulatory requirements
Dubai – October 5, 2026: ZainTECH, the digital solutions arm of Zain Group, has been selected by Al Liwan Group, a next-generation financial services firm anchored in the Gulf, to design, deploy, and operationalize a secure Microsoft Azure Landing Zone that will accelerate the group’s cloud transformation journey.
As part of the strategic collaboration, ZainTECH will establish a scalable and compliant Microsoft Azure environment aligned with Microsoft’s Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) and Azure Enterprise-Scale Landing Zone architecture. The implementation will provide Al Liwan Group with a standardized cloud operating model designed to support current and future digital initiatives while strengthening security, governance, and operational resilience.
The project will include the deployment of a multi-subscription Azure environment with centralized governance, hub-and-spoke networking, identity and access management, security controls, monitoring capabilities, and disaster recovery foundations. This approach will enable Al Liwan Group to adopt cloud services with greater agility while maintaining the governance and compliance standards required for modern digital operations.
Shafik Khashouf, Chief Technology and Delivery Officer (CTDO) of ZainTECH, said: “Cloud transformation requires more than technology adoption; it requires a secure, governed, and scalable foundation that enables organizations to innovate with confidence. Through our collaboration with Al Liwan Group, we are helping establish a modern Azure environment that supports operational resilience, strengthens security, and provides the flexibility needed to support future digital initiatives.”
As organizations continue to accelerate cloud adoption, establishing a secure and well-governed cloud foundation has become essential to unlocking innovation, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring business continuity. Through its cloud expertise, cybersecurity capabilities, and regional delivery experience, ZainTECH supports organizations in building resilient cloud environments tailored to their business and regulatory requirements.
Samson Giwa, Head of Technology at Al Liwan Group, said: “As organizations continue to embrace cloud technologies, having a secure and scalable foundation is essential to driving innovation while maintaining operational excellence. Our collaboration with ZainTECH enables us to strengthen our cloud capabilities through a well-governed Microsoft Azure environment that supports our evolving business needs, enhances resilience, and provides the flexibility required for future growth.”
The collaboration further strengthens ZainTECH’s position as a trusted cloud transformation partner in the region, demonstrating its ability to deliver enterprise-scale Microsoft Azure solutions that combine cloud governance, cybersecurity, managed services, and industry-focused expertise. By enabling organizations to build secure and compliant cloud foundations, ZainTECH continues to support the region’s digital transformation ambitions.
