Zain and Orascom pushed out of Lebanon, at least temporarily

The government of Lebanon has resumed operational management of state-owned cellcos Alfa and touch after operating contracts held by Orascom Telecom Media and Technology (OTMT) and Zain Group, respectively, expired earlier this year.

In a Twitter posted on May 5, Minister of Telecommunications, Talal Hawat, said an international tender for new contracts would be readied within three months, covering management and operation of the businesses.