Top 5 News Apps Performance in UAE: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the performance of the top news applications in the United Arab Emirates showed varied trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a look at the top five apps based on data from Sensor Tower.

X from X Corp. experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $52K at the end of April. Downloads saw a notable increase mid-quarter, reaching around 30K in early May, while active users remained above 1.5M throughout the quarter, peaking at 1.8M.

Reddit showed a gradual decline in weekly revenue, closing the quarter at $260. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly, maintaining a range around 4K to 5K, while active users decreased gradually from 138K to 120K by the end of June.

Substack had minimal revenue with slight variations, peaking briefly at $23 in mid-June. Downloads were relatively stable, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, while active users steadily increased from 7.5K to 9K.

Al Jazeera - الجزيرة had no revenue but saw a significant spike in downloads in June, reaching over 2K. Active users also increased, peaking at 5.3K in mid-June.

نبض Nabd - اخبار العالم ، عاجل reported an increase in weekly revenue, with a peak of $919 in mid-June. Downloads surged in June, reaching over 2K, and active users increased from 18K to nearly 20K by the end of the quarter.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic app landscape in the UAE. For more detailed data and trends, visit Sensor Tower.