# Yalla Group Concludes Landmark Participation in Saudi eLeague 2026

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- Published: 2026-06-08T17:00:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

DUBAI, UAE, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yalla Group Limited ("Yalla" or the "Company")(
NYSE: YALA), the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social
networking and gaming company, today announced the conclusion of its participation
in Saudi eLeague 2026 (SEL 2026). As the Official Event Partner of SEL 2026 and 
Presenting Partner of Yalla Saudi eLeague Women 2026, Yalla Group played an active
role throughout the season, reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting growth
and diversity in esports, gaming communities and digital entertainment ecosystems
across Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.

The Yalla Saudi eLeague Women 2026, which ran from February 23 to June 6, 2026, 
marked a milestone in the expansion of women’s esports participation in Saudi Arabia.
The competition’s online preliminary rounds and live finals hosted at the Saudi 
Esports Federation Arena (SEF Arena) in Riyadh brought female players into the spotlight,
highlighting the growing interest, competitiveness and talent depth among female
gamers in the Kingdom and across the region.

SEL’s live Championship Festival Finals, held from May 1 to June 6, 2026 at SEF 
Arena, represent one of the region’s largest esports gatherings, bringing together
players, fans, creators and industry stakeholders. Yalla Group operated an interactive
booth at SEF Arena during the event, showcasing three of its featured products, 
Yalla Ludo, Jalsat and Turbo Match, and engaging directly with visitors through 
on-site activities and community outreach initiatives. The booth received an enthusiastic
response from attendees, reflecting strong community interest in Yalla Group’s growing
portfolio of games and social entertainment experiences.

"The success of Saudi eLeague 2026 is a win for the entire regional esports ecosystem,"
said Mr. Saifi Ismail, President of Yalla Group. "Saudi Arabia is one of the region’s
most important gaming markets, and events like these attract global attention and
investment in MENA’s innovative game companies, creative developers and growing 
gamer talent pool. Yalla was proud to support this event and remains committed to
fostering inclusive gaming communities, empowering emerging talent and enhancing
user engagement through our expanding portfolio of social networking and gaming 
products. We will continue deepening our presence in Saudi Arabia and MENA through
strategic partnerships and investments that drive the long-term development of the
region’s esports ecosystem."

Established in 2020 by the Saudi Esports Federation, Saudi eLeague has become a 
key pillar of Saudi Arabia’s esports ecosystem, supporting the objectives of Vision
2030 and the Kingdom’s National Gaming and Esports Strategy. SEL 2026 featured multiple
competitive categories, including Elite eLeague, Challenger eLeague, Yalla Saudi
eLeague Women and the Fighting eLeague, each designed to support different segments
of the region’s gaming and esports landscape.

**About Yalla Group Limited**

Yalla Group Limited is the largest MENA-based online social networking and gaming
company, in terms of revenues in 2022. The Company operates two flagship mobile 
applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual
gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with
in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of
Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company continues to add engaging new content, creating
a regionally-focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users’ evolving
online social networking and gaming needs. Through its holding subsidiary, Yalla
Game Limited, the Company has expanded its capabilities in mid-core and hard-core
games in the MENA region, leveraging its local expertise to bring innovative gaming
content to its users. In addition, the growing Yalla ecosystem includes YallaChat,
an IM product tailored for Arabic users, and casual games such as Yalla Baloot and
101 Okey Yalla, developed to sustain vibrant local gaming communities in MENA. Yalla
is also actively exploring outside of MENA with Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game designed
for the South American markets. Yalla’s mobile applications deliver a seamless experience
that fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, establishing highly devoted and engaged
user communities through close attention to detail and localized appeal that profoundly
resonates with users. For more information, please visit: [https://ir.yalla.com](https://ir.yalla.com/).

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provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Yalla
Group Limited does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement,
except as required under applicable law.

**For investor and media inquiries, please contact:**

Yalla Group Limited
Investor RelationsKerry Gao – IR DirectorTel: +86-571-8980-7962Email:
[ir@yalla.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/ir@yalla.com)

Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny CaiTel: +86-10-6508-0677Email: [yalla@tpg-ir.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/yalla@tpg-ir.com)

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi PiacenteTel: +1-212-481-2050Email: [yalla@tpg-ir.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/yalla@tpg-ir.com)

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