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| Country | Operator | Technology | Prepaid SIM | eSIM Support | Tourist SIM | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bahrain | Batelco | 5G | Available | Supported | Available | Read Guide |
Bahrain | Zain Bahrain | 4G | Available | No | No | Read Guide |
Bahrain | STC Bahrain | 4G | Available | No | No | Read Guide |
Kuwait | Zain Kuwait | 5G | Available | Supported | No | Read Guide |
Kuwait | Ooredoo Kuwait | 5G | Available | No | No | Read Guide |
Kuwait | STC Kuwait (VIVA) | 4G | Available | No | No | Read Guide |
Oman | Omantel | 5G | Available | Supported | Available | Read Guide |
Oman | Ooredoo Oman | 4G | Available | No | Available | Read Guide |
Qatar | Ooredoo Qatar | 5G | Available | Supported | Available | Read Guide |
Qatar | Vodafone Qatar | 4G | Available | No | Available | Read Guide |
Saudi Arabia | STC | 5G | Available | Supported | Available | Read Guide |
Saudi Arabia | Mobily | 5G | Available | No | Available | Read Guide |
Saudi Arabia | Zain KSA | 5G | Available | No | No | Read Guide |
UAE | Etisalat (e&) | 5G | Available | Supported | Available | Read Guide |
UAE | du | 5G | Available | Supported | Available | Read Guide |
Data reflects publicly available operator information as of Q2 2025. eSIM and tourist SIM availability may vary by plan.
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