Yalla Group to Establish Regional Headquarters in Riyadh
RIYADH: Yalla Group Ltd., the owner of the largest social networking and gaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has announced a strategic expansion plan in Saudi Arabia through the establishment of its regional headquarters in Riyadh after obtaining all necessary commercial licenses. The move aligns with the Group’s vision to strengthen its regional presence and leverage Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing digital and entertainment ecosystem.
The announcement followed a meeting in Beijing between Yalla’s leadership and Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, Chairman of the Saudi Esports Federation and the Arab Esports Federation, attended by Abdulrahman bin Ahmed Al-Harbi, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to China. The new headquarters, set to open at Roshn Front in the first half of 2026, will serve as a central hub for managing Yalla’s operations and partnerships across the Kingdom and the wider region.
The facility will enhance Yalla’s engagement with local stakeholders, enable the development of gaming content that reflects Saudi culture, and foster collaboration within the Kingdom’s flourishing entertainment ecosystem.
Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Sultan affirmed that Saudi Arabia continues to solidify its position as a global hub for gaming and digital innovation, noting that Yalla Group’s decision to base its regional headquarters in Riyadh reflects growing international confidence in the Kingdom’s digital economy and its creative ecosystem. He added that the move would enrich the Kingdom’s gaming landscape, create new opportunities for Saudi talent, and support the objectives of Vision 2030 in advancing the digital entertainment sector.
Saifi Ismail, President of Yalla Group and CEO of the Riyadh Regional Headquarters, stated:
“The opening of our new headquarters in Riyadh marks a strategic milestone in Yalla Group’s expansion plans within the Saudi market. It demonstrates our commitment to contributing to the development of the Kingdom’s advanced digital landscape. The office will act as the nucleus for managing our operations across Saudi Arabia, enabling us to forge stronger partnerships and drive growth within an integrated technology ecosystem that fosters innovation.”
He added:
“We look forward to collaborating with Saudi talent to tailor our services to local user expectations and to play an active role in supporting Vision 2030 as Saudi Arabia continues building a thriving digital economy.”
Yalla Group operates the leading digital entertainment and social networking ecosystem in MENA, featuring flagship applications such as Yalla, Yalla Ludo, Yalla Chat, Ana Muslim, and casual games like Yalla Baloot and 101 Okey Yalla. The Group’s success is rooted in its deep understanding of local cultures and its ability to design platforms that resonate with Arab users, establishing it as a trusted digital partner in the region.
