Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in UAE Q4 2025: Unified Platform Insights

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top five news and magazine applications on a unified platform in the United Arab Emirates demonstrated varied performance trends. This analysis, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights key metrics such as weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

X from X Corp. showed a notable increase in weekly revenue throughout the quarter, peaking at approximately $49.1K in the last week of December. Downloads fluctuated, with a noticeable peak of 21.7K in mid-December. Active users remained robust, hovering around 1.6M to 1.7M throughout the period.

Bloomberg: Finance Market News experienced a steady revenue stream, with a high of $14.4K in early December. Its download numbers were modest, peaking at 389 in mid-October, while active users stayed around the 2K mark, showcasing consistent engagement.

Financial Times: Business News saw a decline in revenue early in the quarter but stabilized around $5K towards the end. Weekly downloads were relatively low, with a peak of 209 in late September. Active users remained steady, averaging about 1.4K.

The Economist - World News demonstrated a significant revenue increase, reaching $8.6K at the start of December. Downloads saw a peak of 432 in late October, while active users showed a slight increase, maintaining an average of 1.5K.

Lastly, Medium showcased stable revenue figures, concluding the quarter with $1.1K. Downloads peaked at 292 in late November, and active users showed a downward trend from 2.6K to about 1.9K by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, be sure to visit Sensor Tower.