Abu Dhabi: Yalla Group Limited, the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, ending on 31st March. The company reported quarterly revenue of AED308.2 million (US$83.9 million), a 6.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year.
According to Emirates News Agency, net income for the quarter rose to AED133.7 million (US$36.4 million), marking a 17 percent year-over-year increase. On a non-GAAP basis, net income reached AED143.6 million (US$39.1 million), up 10.9 percent from the same quarter in 2024, with a non-GAAP net margin of 46.6 percent. Average Monthly Active Users (MAUs) grew to 44.6 million, a 17.9 percent increase from 37.8 million in the corresponding period last year, underscoring the continued expansion and engagement of Yalla's user base across the region.
Speaking on the occasion, Yang Tao, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yalla, stated that the company began 2025 with a promising first quarter. Despite seasonal factors such as Ramadan, the company outperformed expectations, reflecting the resilience of its business model and the effectiveness of its long-term growth strategy. Tao emphasized the company's commitment to enhancing user experience, improving operational efficiency, and deepening engagement across platforms, contributing to positive momentum. He highlighted the expansion of artificial intelligence technologies to analyze user behavior and manage data, enhancing decision-making efficiency.
Saifi Ismail, Group President at Yalla Group, expressed satisfaction with the strong operational results achieved, especially considering the seasonal impact of Ramadan. He noted that the growth in monthly active users was driven organically, without additional marketing spend, highlighting the effectiveness of the product strategy. Ismail emphasized the company's focus on scalable, efficient growth and the strength of its brand across the region. He further discussed the MENA region's digital readiness and the company's progress in AI deployment, particularly in content moderation.
Looking ahead, Ismail affirmed Yalla Group's commitment to sustainable, high-quality growth through product innovation, operational excellence, and enhanced user experience. The continued investment in AI and data analytics is enabling smarter decision-making and greater agility in responding to market trends, positioning the company to deliver value to its users and shareholders.