Yalla Group (NYSE:YALA) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $79 million, down from $83.9 million a year earlier, as management said geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East weighed on user sentiment and paying users. The Dubai-based social networking and gaming company said results were in line with expectations, with average monthly active users rising 7.7% year-over-year to 48 million during a quarter that included Ramadan.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tao Yang said the company delivered “resilient” results despite a shifting geopolitical environment and the seasonal impact of Ramadan. He said Yalla’s core product ecosystem remained stable, while its gaming business continued to develop as a key growth engine.
