Yalla Group Limited, the UAE-based online social networking and gaming company, has announced its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025, revealing consistent revenue growth and a significant increase in its user base. The NYSE-listed company reported revenues of AED 329.1 million, underscoring a period of stable financial performance and strategic expansion.
Consistent Growth and Profitability
Yalla’s revenues for Q3 2025 saw a 0.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024, contributing to a total revenue of AED 947.9 million for the first nine months of the year. The company’s net income rose by 3.9% year-over-year to AED 149.5 million, with a high net margin of 45.4%, highlighting strong operational efficiency and disciplined spending.
“We are pleased to report another quarter of consistent growth and solid financial performance. In the third quarter of 2025, Yalla delivered AED 329.1 million in revenues, exceeding the high end of our guidance,” said Yang Tao, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Yalla Group. “Our net income reached AED 149.5 million, representing a 3.9% rise from the same period last year, while our net margin expanded to 45.4%, underscoring our continued focus on efficiency, profitability, and sustainable value creation.”
Expanding Gaming Portfolio Drives Engagement
A key driver of this quarter’s performance was the expansion of Yalla’s gaming portfolio and a growing user base. The company’s average monthly active users (MAUs) increased by 8.1% to 43.4 million, up from 40.2 million in Q3 2024. This growth was supported by strategic product launches aimed at diversifying its entertainment offerings.
“Our expanding game portfolio has been a key driver of growth this quarter. We soft-launched our first match-3 title, Turbo Match, on Android during the quarter, and we were pleased to see its initial user acquisition and retention metrics meeting our expectations,” Tao added. He also noted that self-developed roguelike and strategy games are expected to launch in the coming weeks, strengthening Yalla’s position in the mid- and hard-core gaming segments across MENA.
A Milestone Anniversary and Regional Vision
The quarter also marked the fifth anniversary of Yalla Group’s IPO, which was celebrated with a bell-ringing ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange. The leadership team emphasized their commitment to aligning with the UAE’s vision for a thriving digital economy.
Saifi Ismail, Group President at Yalla Group, commented, “As we continue to diversify our portfolio, we are particularly excited about the momentum in our gaming segment and the opportunities it presents for long-term growth. By leveraging our deep understanding of regional user behavior and our expanding in-house capabilities, we are positioning Yalla as a bridge between global innovation and regional creativity.”
Ismail added that the company will continue to invest in AI, product development, and community building to play a larger role in the region’s digital transformation.
About Yalla Group Limited
Yalla Group Limited is the largest MENA-based online social networking and gaming company, in terms of revenue in 2022. The Company operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company continues to add engaging new content, creating a regionally focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users’ evolving online social networking and gaming needs.
Source: Zawya
