Dubai, UAE – Emirates-based Yalla Group Limited achieved revenues of AED 290.1 million, or $79 million, during the first quarter of 2026. Gaming services revenues rose to 111.3 million dirhams, or $30.3 million, representing 38.3% of total revenues.
According to financial statements announced by Yella Group Limited, owner of the largest social media and gaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa. The group’s net profits during the first quarter of the current fiscal year reached 104.3 million dirhams, or $28.4 million. While non-GAAP net income was approximately AED 122.3 million, with a net profit margin of 42.1%.
The average number of monthly active users increased by 7.7% to 48 million during the first quarter of this year, compared to 44.6 million during the first quarter of last year.
strong financial results
Yang Tao, founder, chairman and CEO of Yila Group, said the group achieved strong financial results during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The revenues were in line with the company’s expectations despite the rapid geopolitical developments witnessed in the region.
He added that the efficiency of operational processes and the market strategies adopted by the company contributed to achieving a remarkable growth of 7.7% in the average number of active users per month. This reflects the continued expansion of the user base and high levels of interaction. It confirms the pivotal role that its platforms play in the daily lives of users in the Middle East and North Africa region.
He pointed out that the company’s core product system maintained stable performance, while the gaming sector strengthened its position as a major driver of the company’s growth.
For his part, Saifi Ismail, Chairman of Yalla Group, said that this growth reflects the strength of cohesion within the group’s user community. It also confirms the growing role of Yalla as a digital platform that combines social interaction, digital culture, and human communication in the region.
