Top News and Magazine Apps on Android in UAE Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top news and magazine applications on the Android platform in the United Arab Emirates demonstrated varied performance metrics, as reported by Sensor Tower.

X showed a significant fluctuation in revenue, peaking at approximately $6.6K in late July. Downloads reached their highest at 15.9K in the final week of September, while active users remained over 1M throughout the quarter.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News maintained a stable revenue pattern, with a slight increase to $1.7K by late September. Despite low download numbers, active users saw a modest rise to 253 by the end of the quarter.

Financial Times: Business News experienced a gradual increase in revenue, culminating in $1.3K at the quarter's close. Downloads were minimal but consistent, and active users showed a slight upward trend to 242.

The Economist - World News saw a decline in revenue, dropping to $306 by September's end. Downloads remained low, while active users fluctuated, peaking at 310 in late July before stabilizing around 275.

The Guardian - US & World News experienced a revenue increase to $416 in early September. Download numbers were steady, and active users reached a high of 123 in late September.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic trends within the UAE's news and magazine app market on Android, with more detailed analytics available through Sensor Tower.