UAE-based Yango Group published its inaugural Impact Report today, the company’s first comprehensive overview of its social, economic, and environmental contributions across more than 30 countries. The report establishes a long-term framework for how Yango measures, scales, and communicates its impact as a global technology company.
The inaugural report reflects Yango Group’s evolution from a single ride-hailing service in 2018 into a multi-service digital ecosystem supporting millions of people daily. The report highlights how Yango’s digital ecosystem empowers local businesses, expands earning opportunities for partners, and invests in the next generation of STEM talent, equipping countries with the skills and foundations needed for future digital cities and economies.
“This inaugural report marks an important milestone for Yango Group,” said Daniil Shuleyko, CEO of Yango Group. “We are committed to scaling not only our technology, but also our positive impact on communities, local economies, and future generations.”
“Our goal is to help build the digital cities and digital opportunities of tomorrow — together with the countries we serve.”
According to the report, partners across Yango Group’s platforms earned more than $4 billion globally, reflecting the company’s focus on building inclusive digital platforms that expand earning opportunities and support sustainable livelihoods across markets, including the Middle East and North Africa.
Yango’s partner network includes:
- 6,000 businesses partnered with Yango Group’s ride-hailing and delivery services
- 2.1 million registered partner drivers
- 600,000 registered partner couriers
Across Yango Delivery, 40% of users are small and medium-sized businesses, relying on Yango’s infrastructure to scale operations and reach new audiences. Additionally, Yango Group’ partner-first operating model was designed to support flexible income opportunities across global markets, including culturally-sensitive partner support initiatives across MENA such as Ramadan-focused features and community-based assistance programs.
Community Investment and Cultural Inclusion
Community investment and cultural inclusion sit at the heart of Yango Group’s ESG strategy. The Impact Report highlights how its platforms are built to reflect local culture, traditions, and everyday realities across diverse markets—from Arabic-first, culturally aware AI such as Yasmina, to Yango Maps’ “comfortable routes,” which factor in more than 800 air-conditioned public transport stops in Dubai to optimise journeys while reducing emissions. During Ramadan 2024, initiatives like Muslim Mode in the Yango Pro app supported prayer schedules and mosque access for partner drivers. Yango Play, the MENA region’s first AI-powered entertainment super app, advanced digital responsibility through the launch of the InstaBlock Lab in the UAE to combat piracy and by signing the UAE Children’s Digital Wellbeing Pact. Beyond the region, the group supported digital inclusion for visually impaired students in Angola and backed youth football academies in Côte d’Ivoire and Zambia.
Strengthening Local Economies Through Technology
Yango’s technology is helping cities operate more efficiently while strengthening local economies. Electric mobility pilots in Pakistan and Côte d’Ivoire support national sustainability goals by cutting emissions and modernising urban transport. Yango Food Delivery expands access to local restaurants and everyday essentials, boosting consumer activity, supporting urban food markets, and creating flexible earning opportunities for couriers. Meanwhile, Yango Buy & Sell and Yango Ads are enabling thousands of small merchants to increase visibility, build customer trust, and participate more effectively in the digital economy.
Investing in STEM
Investing in STEM education is a core focus of Yango’s Impact Report, reflecting its commitment to helping countries build talent pipelines for digital economies and AI-enabled cities. Through these initiatives, young people gain practical skills to actively shape their nations’ digital futures. The Yango Fellowship was launched in Zambia to support 30 high-potential STEM students—including partner drivers and couriers—with full financial assistance, mentorship, and workshops, and was expanded to Côte d’Ivoire in early 2025. In parallel, more than 800 participants joined mobility and smart-city hackathons across six African countries to develop applied data science and machine learning skills, while 2,200 learners in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Zambia completed a free SQL data analysis course under the Yango Education programme.
