Conyers Dill & Pearman acted as special legal counsel in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands to Yalla Group Limited (“Company”) in connection with its US$139.5 million initial public offering of 18,600,000 American Depositary Shares (the “ADSs”) on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “YALA”.

The Company is the leading voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA). The Company’s flagship mobile application, Yalla, is specifically tailored for the people and local cultures of the region and primarily features Yalla rooms, a mirrored online version of the majlis or cafés where people spend their leisure time in casual chats. Voice chats are more suitable to the cultural norms in MENA compared to video chats. The Company strives to maintain users’ equal status on its platform, thereby encouraging all of them to freely communicate and interact with each other. The Company also operates Yalla Ludo, a mobile application featuring online versions of board games that are highly popular in MENA, such as Ludo and Domino. In-game real-time chats and Ludo chat room functions are popular social networking features among users. Through close attention to detail and localized appeal that deeply resonates with users, Yalla’s mobile applications deliver a seamless user experience that fosters a loyal sense of belonging, creating a highly devoted and engaged user community.

Partner Anna Chong and Associate Charissa Ball of Conyers’ Hong Kong office advised on the matter, working alongside Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.

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