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stc Bahrain, a world class digital enabler, partners with ZetaChain to secure its Universal Blockchain, as part of its Web3 Launchpad Program under the Pearling Path initiative.

At ZetaChain, our mission is to build a Universal Blockchain with native access to any blockchain, making digital assets as accessible, diverse, and connected as the internet. Today, we are excited to announce a partnership with stc Bahrain, a subsidiary of Saudi Telecom Company, the largest telecommunications provider in the Middle East. Through this partnership, stc Bahrain will secure ZetaChain’s Universal Blockchain as a validator, accelerating growth of Universal Apps and blockchain interoperability across the Middle East.

stc Bahrain is now a ZetaChain validator

As part of this collaboration, stc Bahrain will operate a validator on ZetaChain mainnet. This move ensures the network’s security and scalability, while enabling developers to build and deploy Universal Apps, natively accessible from all major blockchains including Bitcoin network.

“This partnership with ZetaChain represents a major step forward in enabling secure access to fully interoperable Web3 applications,” said Saad Odeh, Chief Wholesale Officer at stc Bahrain. “ZetaChain’s Universal Blockchain simplifies the Web3 user experience across all chains including Bitcoin while aligning with our commitment to advancing blockchain technology in the region.”

“stc Bahrain’s leadership in telecom and its award winning Web3 launchpad program makes them an ideal partner for ZetaChain,” said Jonathan Covey, Core Contributor at ZetaChain. “Their role as a validator will strengthen our ecosystem in the Middle East and unlock new Universal Apps that operate natively across Bitcoin and any blockchain from a single platform.”

Growing Universal Blockchain innovation in the Middle East

This partnership affirms stc Bahrain’s commitment to creating an interoperable and accessible Web3 ecosystem and bringing unique blockchain solutions and new technologies to the region, in alignment with Bahrain’s Vision 2030. With ZetaChain’s growing ecosystem — including over 4 million unique wallets, 154 million transactions, and 300+ dApp integrations — stc Bahrain is enabling developers and enterprises to deliver seamless cross-chain functionality, advancing the adoption of blockchain technologies across the Middle East and beyond.

About stc Bahrain

stc Bahrain, a subsidiary of stc Group, is the fastest-growing, most innovative telecommunication operator in Bahrain. Since its inception in 2010, stc Bahrain revolutionized the telecommunications industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain and quickly became a market leader, a position that it kept to this day through investing in next-generation technologies and introducing innovative solutions to the people of Bahrain. In 2018, stc Bahrain disrupted fintech with its stc pay ecosystem of services. stc Bahrain made many local, regional and global breakthroughs, earning it over 20 awards in just eleven years for being the best, widest and fastest network that connects people with an empowering host of products and services. Its persistent dedication to innovation has positioned it as a driving force in delivering telecommunication, digital and mobile financial services for everyday customers, homes and businesses. Together with a broad spectrum of benefits and customizable offerings that provide utmost control and flexibility in a world of evolving digital needs, stc Bahrain today has not only become the preferred Telecommunications network in Bahrain, but also the most forward-looking fearless disruptor in Telecommunication and Fintech.

To learn more, please visit stc Bahrain’s website.

About ZetaChain

ZetaChain is the first Universal Blockchain with native access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more, offering seamless user experience and unified liquidity to the next billions of users. With its Universal EVM, ZetaChain empowers developers to build Universal Apps that operate natively across any blockchain, creating a fluid crypto ecosystem from a single platform.

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