At Messaging Me, we continue to track the most impactful messaging app trends across the MENA region. Our latest data from May 2026 highlights the top 10 WhatsApp Channels in the Middle East, measured by their follower count in millions (M).

WhatsApp Channels has solidified its role as a key broadcast tool for media companies, sports clubs, and cultural figures. Our new leaderboard shows significant follower engagement, led by regional sports giant, beIN.

Key Takeaways from the May 2026 Data

• Sports is King: With beIN Sports MENA and Al Ahly in the top three, sports content continues to drive massive engagement.
• Massive Footprint: The combined reach of these top 10 channels represents a huge, highly engaged digital audience across the Middle East.

Full Ranking: Top 10 Most Popular WhatsApp Channels (MENA)

1. beIN Sports MENA — 5.1M Followers (Green)
2. Holy Quran Radio — 4.9M Followers (Pink/Fuchsia)
3. Al Ahly — 3.4M Followers (Orange)
4. beIN — 3.3M Followers (Blue)
5. Youm7 — 2.1M Followers (Green)
6. FilGoal — 1.5M Followers (Pink/Fuchsia)
7. Al-Azhar-Al-Shareef — 1.4M Followers (Orange)
8. Prothom Alo Entertainment — 1.3M Followers (Blue)
9. Ramez Galal — 1.2M Followers (Green)
10. Elnas TV — 1.2M Followers (Pink/Fuchsia)

This ranking underscores how WhatsApp has transformed into a critical platform for one-to-many communication and audience building for leading regional entities.

Stay tuned to Messaging Me for more in-depth analyses on the evolving landscape of digital communication and messaging apps.