Yalla Group, based in the United Arab Emirates and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has announced its financial results for the second quarter. The owner of the largest social media and gaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa, Yalla, reported strong quarterly revenues exceeding AED 310.7 million (approximately $84.6 million), reflecting a growth rate of 4.1%. This demonstrates the company’s ongoing success in achieving its strategic goals and enhancing its operations.
The group’s net profit for the quarter rose to AED 134.06 million ($36.5 million), marking an impressive growth of over 16.4% compared to the second quarter of the previous year. This highlights the financial strength of the company, driven by sustained momentum in its business growth. Consequently, Yalla’s revenues in the first half of the year reached AED 619 million, with net income totaling AED 267.6 million.
Yang Tao, the founder and CEO of Yalla Group, praised the financial outcomes for the second quarter of 2025, stating, “We continued to achieve exceptional results in the second quarter of this year, with our total revenue reaching $84.6 million, once again surpassing the upper end of our expectations.”
“We also made significant strides in enhancing operational efficiency by advancing our user base expansion plans and refining our internal processes, which contributed to an annual net profit margin increase to 43.2%,” he added.
Tao clarified that since its inception, the group has committed to supporting and growing the digital entertainment and gaming sector in the region.
Over the past decade, the workforce has seen remarkable expansion, growing from just six employees to over 800, who now serve more than 40 million active users monthly throughout the region.
Saifi Ismail, Head of Yalla Group, affirmed that these results reflect the robustness of its business model and the strength of its user base.
He remarked, “These indicators demonstrate our ability to achieve sustainable growth while continuing to deliver exceptional value to our users across the region.”