Yalla Group to set up regional headquarters in Riyadh to deepen engagement with Saudi creators
Yalla
Group, the largest MENA-based online social networking and gaming company,
has announced plans to establish a new regional headquarters in Riyadh, marking
a major milestone in its regional growth strategy. The move aligns with Saudi Vision
2030 and supports the Kingdom’s ambitions to build a thriving digital and
entertainment economy.
Set to open in early 2026 at Roshn Front,
the new office will serve as a central hub for operations, partnerships, and
localized content development across Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding gaming
ecosystem.
The announcement followed a high-level
meeting in Beijing between Yalla Group executives, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin
Sultan, Chairman of the Saudi and Arab
Esports Federations, and senior Saudi officials.
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“Our Riyadh headquarters represents a
significant step toward deepening our engagement with Saudi gamers, creators,
and partners,” said Saifi Ismail, President of Yalla Group. “It will enable
closer collaboration with local stakeholders and further support Vision 2030’s
goals for a dynamic, diversified digital economy.”
Prince Faisal welcomed Yalla Group’s
expansion, describing it as a strong vote of confidence in Saudi Arabia’s
growing role as a global hub for gaming and interactive entertainment. He
emphasized that international partnerships like this will continue to drive
innovation, investment, and employment within the sector.
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With its new Riyadh headquarters, Yalla
Group aims to enhance user experiences, nurture local talent, and create new
opportunities across the Kingdom’s digital landscape—reinforcing its commitment
to the region’s next generation of interactive media and online communities.
Source: Cairo Scene
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