Yalla, the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced that its Director and President, Saifi Ismail, was recently invited to share Yalla’s unicorn story at Expand North Star 2023, the world’s largest technology and startup event, held in Dubai in association with GITEX GLOBAL. Ismail recounted Yalla’s inspiring journey from its inception and detailed its proven strategies for continued prosperity.
“We were honored to share Yalla’s development story, business experience and industry insights at this preeminent event, and proud to showcase the unique advantages our region offers for tech companies and startups,” Ismail commented. “As the first UAE-based tech unicorn to list on the NYSE, Yalla is deeply committed to driving progress across the tech startup community while propelling digital development throughout MENA. We will continue to pursue innovation such as AI technology and develop digital products that resonate with local users’ needs, capitalizing on growth opportunities in the region and facilitating the development of local digital economies.”
