Top 5 News Apps in UAE: Q4 2025 Performance on Unified Platform

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news applications in the United Arab Emirates showed varied performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, provides insights into these trends.

X showed a strong performance with weekly revenue climbing to approximately $49K by the end of December. The app's downloads fluctuated, peaking at 21.7K mid-December. Active users remained consistently over 1.6M throughout the quarter, demonstrating a stable user base.

Bloomberg: Business News Daily experienced a moderate revenue increase, hitting around $14.4K in early December. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight peak at 389 in mid-October. Active users hovered around 2K, maintaining a steady presence.

The Economist - News, Podcasts saw a notable revenue peak of $8.6K in the first week of December. Downloads were highest at 432 in late October, while active users showed a gradual increase, reaching 1.6K by the end of the quarter.

Financial Times: Business News experienced fluctuations in revenue, peaking at $6.2K in late October. Downloads were stable, with a high of 209 in late September. Active users remained around 1.4K, demonstrating consistent engagement.

The Wall Street Journal. News had modest revenue figures, with a peak of $1.5K at the start of the quarter. Weekly downloads were steady, reaching a high of 188 in late November. Active users showed a slight increase, ending the quarter at 821.

For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.