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Yalla Group Concludes Landmark Participation in Saudi eLeague 2026

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DUBAI, UAE, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yalla Group Limited (“Yalla” or the “Company”) (NYSE: YALA), the largest Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-based online social networking and gaming company, today announced the conclusion of its participation in Saudi eLeague 2026 (SEL 2026). As the Official Event Partner of SEL 2026 and Presenting Partner of Yalla Saudi eLeague Women 2026, Yalla Group played an active role throughout the season, reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting growth and diversity in esports, gaming communities and digital entertainment ecosystems across Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.

The Yalla Saudi eLeague Women 2026, which ran from February 23 to June 6, 2026, marked a milestone in the expansion of women’s esports participation in Saudi Arabia. The competition’s online preliminary rounds and live finals hosted at the Saudi Esports Federation Arena (SEF Arena) in Riyadh brought female players into the spotlight, highlighting the growing interest, competitiveness and talent depth among female gamers in the Kingdom and across the region.

SEL’s live Championship Festival Finals, held from May 1 to June 6, 2026 at SEF Arena, represent one of the region’s largest esports gatherings, bringing together players, fans, creators and industry stakeholders. Yalla Group operated an interactive booth at SEF Arena during the event, showcasing three of its featured products, Yalla Ludo, Jalsat and Turbo Match, and engaging directly with visitors through on-site activities and community outreach initiatives. The booth received an enthusiastic response from attendees, reflecting strong community interest in Yalla Group’s growing portfolio of games and social entertainment experiences.

“The success of Saudi eLeague 2026 is a win for the entire regional esports ecosystem,” said Mr. Saifi Ismail, President of Yalla Group. “Saudi Arabia is one of the region’s most important gaming markets, and events like these attract global attention and investment in MENA’s innovative game companies, creative developers and growing gamer talent pool. Yalla was proud to support this event and remains committed to fostering inclusive gaming communities, empowering emerging talent and enhancing user engagement through our expanding portfolio of social networking and gaming products. We will continue deepening our presence in Saudi Arabia and MENA through strategic partnerships and investments that drive the long-term development of the region’s esports ecosystem.”

Established in 2020 by the Saudi Esports Federation, Saudi eLeague has become a key pillar of Saudi Arabia’s esports ecosystem, supporting the objectives of Vision 2030 and the Kingdom’s National Gaming and Esports Strategy. SEL 2026 featured multiple competitive categories, including Elite eLeague, Challenger eLeague, Yalla Saudi eLeague Women and the Fighting eLeague, each designed to support different segments of the region’s gaming and esports landscape.

About Yalla Group Limited

Yalla Group Limited is the largest MENA-based online social networking and gaming company, in terms of revenues in 2022. The Company operates two flagship mobile applications, Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application featuring online versions of board games, popular in MENA, with in-game voice chat and localized Majlis functionality. Building on the success of Yalla and Yalla Ludo, the Company continues to add engaging new content, creating a regionally-focused, integrated ecosystem dedicated to fulfilling MENA users’ evolving online social networking and gaming needs. Through its holding subsidiary, Yalla Game Limited, the Company has expanded its capabilities in mid-core and hard-core games in the MENA region, leveraging its local expertise to bring innovative gaming content to its users. In addition, the growing Yalla ecosystem includes YallaChat, an IM product tailored for Arabic users, and casual games such as Yalla Baloot and 101 Okey Yalla, developed to sustain vibrant local gaming communities in MENA. Yalla is also actively exploring outside of MENA with Yalla Parchis, a Ludo game designed for the South American markets. Yalla’s mobile applications deliver a seamless experience that fosters a sense of loyalty and belonging, establishing highly devoted and engaged user communities through close attention to detail and localized appeal that profoundly resonates with users. For more information, please visit: https://ir.yalla.com.

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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Yalla Group Limited
Investor Relations
Kerry Gao – IR Director
Tel: +86-571-8980-7962
Email: ir@yalla.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Jenny Cai
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
Email: yalla@tpg-ir.com

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Embolization, Inc., Presents Novel Polymer-Based Coil at VAM26, Booth No. 915

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— FDA-cleared device minimizes CT/MRI artifacts, remains radiopaque under fluoroscopy —

BOULDER, Colo., June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Embolization, Inc., will present its novel embolization device, using proprietary shape-memory biocompatible polymers to treat peripheral vasculature, June 11-12 at VAM26, Booth No. 915.

The Vascular Annual Meeting, taking place in Boston, describes itself as the premier source of education for vascular health professionals. More than 1,300 professionals from the entire vascular team have registered, with the Society for Vascular Surgery, Society for Vascular Nursing, Vascular Quality Initiative and Complex Wound Care Masterclass Workshop co-locating at the conference.

Embolization will be on hand to discuss its NED coil. Intended for arterial and venous embolization in peripheral vasculature, the novel, polymer-based coil minimizes artifacts in CT and MRI imaging that occur with traditional metal devices, according to Jim Kasic, who serves as CEO of Embolization.

FDA clearance
The NED, which has obtained FDA 501(k) clearance, is the only polymer-based coil on the market; all other available coils are metal-based. The coils, Kasic says, remain radiopaque under fluoroscopy even though the CT/MRI imaging artifact is minimal.

Kasic says that initial results show shorter occlusion times and tighter coil packs, which can result in fewer devices per procedure, lower recanalization rates and lower manufacturing costs. “The NED coil does everything a traditional metal coil does, but with a novel, radiopaque polymer.”

Limited-market release
The novel embolic coil is demonstrating success in its limited-market release, with use cases topping 70 coils in 11 cases. In all cases, across four institutions and physicians, the NED has shown consistent performance  in venous and arterial applications.

“The opportunity to talk with experts at VAM, the premier source of education for vascular health professionals, is an opportunity to share what I believe represents the next generation in embolic coils,” says Kasic.

Meeting at VAM26
To schedule a meeting with Embolization’s representative at the conference, Melissa Brookshier, email melissa.brookshier@BoulderIQ.com or call 303-531-1238.

Embolization, Inc. (www.embolizationinc.com)
Embolization, Inc., is a medical device company based in Boulder, Colorado. With expertise in radiopaque shape-memory biocompatible polymers, the business specializes in the development of minimally invasive medical devices for peripheral vascular and neurovascular uses.

Media contact: Aimee Bennett, aimee@faganbusinesscommunications.com, 303-843-9840

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GlobalMed Logistix to Open Western U.S. Hub in Salt Lake City, Establishing Bi-Coastal Logistics Network Purpose-Built for Medtech

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New 75,000-square-foot facility to open in October 2026 near Salt Lake City International Airport, extending company’s national reach for medical device manufacturers

ATLANTA, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GlobalMed Logistix (GMLx), a specialized logistics partner to the medical device industry, today announced it will open a new facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, establishing a bi-coastal distribution and logistics network purpose-built for the medtech industry. The move marks GMLx’s first major expansion since becoming a standalone company earlier this year with the backing of strategic healthcare investor Water Street Healthcare Partners.

Our new Western U.S. hub extends our reach, deepens our customer support and opens the door for next-generation medtech

A burgeoning medtech hub anchored by a strong life sciences ecosystem, Salt Lake City adds a strategic location to GMLx’s network of facilities. Scheduled to open in October 2026, the 75,000-square-foot facility is located in Raceway Commerce Center near Salt Lake City International Airport. It will support medtech manufacturers with a full suite of specialized services, including inventory management, order fulfillment, surgical tray and kit assembly, warehousing, reverse logistics, quality control, and tissue storage and distribution.

“Our customers do some of the most demanding work in healthcare, and they count on us to deliver every product to the right place at the right time, every time,” said Scott Vane, president and COO of GMLx, who led the expansion initiative. “A bi-coastal network sharpens our speed, reliability and precision, which brings us closer to the healthcare customers and patients our partners ultimately serve.”

The Salt Lake City facility extends a national network that today supports leading global orthopedic, spine, cardiovascular and dental manufacturers across the United States. GMLx has signed a long-term lease on the new facility and is customizing the build-out to its operational specifications.

“As medtech innovation accelerates and surgical care becomes more complex, manufacturers want a logistics partner that can scale with them,” said Patrick Daly, CEO of GMLx. “Opening our new facility in Salt Lake City extends our national reach, deepens our support for existing customers and opens the door for the next generation of medtech manufacturers looking for a partner built specifically for surgical logistics.”

GMLx will be actively recruiting for roles at the Salt Lake City facility in the coming months.

About GlobalMed Logistix
GlobalMed Logistix (GMLx) is the logistics backbone for the medical technology industry. The company specializes in managing mission-critical operations for medical device manufacturers whose high-value products require specialized handling, regulatory rigor and precise delivery timing. GMLx serves global medtech leaders and emerging innovators with real-time inventory and surgical case management, kit and tray assembly, reverse logistics, quality and compliance services, tissue storage and distribution and proprietary technology solutions — all engineered to ensure critical medical devices reach the patient safely and on time. For more information, visit gmlx.us.com.

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Taylor Janney
Head of Marketing, GlobalMed Logistix
Taylor.Janney@gmlx.us.com
470-430-9021

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ENHANCED GAMES SUCCESS DRIVING SIGNIFICANT GROWTH FOR “LIVE ENHANCED” CONSUMER PLATFORM

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Athlete-Led Creative & Personal Best Messaging Validating Company’s Flywheel Strategy

NEW YORK, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Enhanced (NYSE: ENHA), the elite sports competition and personalized performance products company drew significant global attention and marked an important step in building the company’s sports, health and performance platform. Between January and May 2026, Enhanced was featured nearly 4,000 times by independent media outlets worldwide. These publications reached a combined 16.7 billion total unique monthly visitors (UVM). In addition, global broadcast coverage delivered an estimated reach of approximately 932 million people. Combined with extensive social media engagement, the Enhanced Games reached and engaged more than one billion people worldwide and increased Enhanced’s owned-media audience by 884% compared to the prior four-month period.

Importantly, the unprecedented awareness generated by the Games is translating into measurable business results for Live Enhanced, the company’s consumer health platform. The Company is seeing materially improved marketing efficiency, providing direct evidence of the flywheel between the sports and consumer businesses.

“On May 24th, the world tuned in to watch the Enhanced Games. Now we are beginning to see that attention convert into new customers, generating revenue growth across our consumer platform,” said Maximilian Martin, CEO of Enhanced.

“As a performance marketing agency, we run campaigns for many consumer brands. Enhanced’s athlete-led campaigns are among the most efficient we have seen, consistently outperforming traditional advertising while driving exceptional engagement,” said Dean Rojas, Co-Founder of Gassed, Enhanced’s marketing partner.

Athlete-Led Content Significantly Outperforming Traditional Advertising
The defining stories of the inaugural Enhanced Games were the extraordinary personal-best performances delivered by athletes. At an average age of 30, competing athletes achieved 21 personal bests, with many surpassing marks they had set a decade or more earlier.

For example, Megan Romano set her previous personal best in the 50m freestyle (24.98) on July 16, 2013. Nearly 13 years later, at the inaugural Enhanced Games, she broke it with a 24.55. She is now performing better than she did in her early twenties after only a few months of enhanced training. Her result shows what is possible with medical enhancement and has made her the blueprint for aging on her own terms.

“Not only am I in the best shape of my life, but I also feel better and happier than ever before,” said Romano. “I am incredibly grateful for the support I have received from Enhanced and my message to everyone is simple: strive every day to become the best version of yourself. Don’t let your twenties be the best years of your life. Make sure your thirties, forties, and beyond are even better. The products and services available through the Live Enhanced telehealth platform can be powerful tools to help you get there. I encourage everyone to try it for themselves.”

These stories of recovery, longevity, resilience, and renewed performance are resonating strongly with consumers and are emerging as a powerful driver of engagement for Live Enhanced. The company has found that athlete-led creative is materially outperforming traditional non-athlete advertising across key marketing metrics, including engagement and conversion.

Creating a New Category at the Intersection of Sports, Health, and Longevity
Enhanced believes it is establishing a unique position within the consumer health landscape. While much of the direct-to-consumer health industry focuses on helping customers recover from a problem, e.g. weight gain, hair loss, or other conditions and get them back to their baseline, Live Enhanced is designed for individuals seeking to optimize performance beyond their baseline in the areas of recovery, longevity, vitality, and overall health.

“Our customers are not simply looking to restore lost health. They are looking to maximize human potential and become the healthiest, strongest, and most resilient versions of themselves,” said Martin. “We believe this represents a distinct category within consumer health, and one we intend to lead.”

Sports Business Already Demonstrating Significant Commercial Potential
The company emphasizes that the Enhanced Games are not merely a marketing vehicle for Live Enhanced. The sports business is designed to become a substantial standalone business in its own right, generating revenue from sponsorships, media rights, events, and related commercial opportunities.

Even in its inaugural year, when many big brands held back because of the controversial concept, the company secured approximately $32 million of sponsorship contract value, with a growing pipeline of brands expressing interest following the inaugural Games. Management believes sponsorship demand will accelerate meaningfully as a result of the event’s unprecedented reach and engagement. The company intends to announce additional events and initiatives throughout the year as it continues building what it believes can become one of the world’s most valuable sports and performance brands.

“I believe the combination of our exciting and scaling sports franchise which engaged more than one billion people globally and drove meaningful sponsorship revenue in year one, with our Live Enhanced consumer platform that is showing strong customer demand and could potentially benefit from product expansion through regulatory tailwinds in the peptide space, creates a powerful foundation for long-term growth for Enhanced,” added Martin. “We are encouraged by the average order size of new customers in their first order, an early signal we believe demonstrates that the Enhanced brand is resonating and deemed trustworthy, a key consumer consideration when it comes to personal healthcare. Our inaugural Games were not the culmination of our vision, but merely the beginning of how we intend to scale both businesses.”

The Company expects to provide a more fulsome update on the Live Enhanced platform with its Q2 results, expected in mid-August.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the level and durability of consumer demand for the Live Enhanced platform; the relationship between Enhanced Games performances and consumer conversion; advertising and marketing performance metrics; order value and customer spending metrics; the Company’s flywheel model; and the Company’s plans for future segment disclosure.

Conversion, order value, and related operating metrics referenced herein are preliminary, unaudited, reflect a limited early operating period, and are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Such metrics are not measures defined under U.S. GAAP and should not be interpreted as revenue or as a substitute for GAAP measures.

These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (as amended) and any subsequent filings, available at www.sec.gov and on the Company’s investor relations website.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.

About Gassed
Gassed is a creative and performance marketing agency that builds and scales paid-media programs for high-growth consumer brands, including direct-to-consumer health, wellness, and telehealth. The agency combines in-house creative production with proprietary analytics across Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and other platforms to drive efficient customer acquisition. Gassed’s founders include early operators behind the rise of Dr. Squatch.

About Enhanced Group, Inc.
Enhanced (NYSE: ENHA) is an elite sports competition and performance products company committed to giving athletes and people alike access to products that optimize their health, performance and recovery. The Live Enhanced platform provides consumers access to products, and protocols that optimize health, longevity and vitality. As a premium brand, Enhanced aims to revolutionize and lead the Performance Medicine category. For more information about mission of Enhanced please visit www.enhanced.com

About The Enhanced Games
The Enhanced Games champion scientific innovation and integrity in elite sporting competition. Enhanced believes in an objective, evidence-based approach to competition, one that celebrates athletic excellence and unlocks athletes’ full potential. The Enhanced Games is a sporting event that is thrilling for spectators but also a beacon for scientific transparency and athlete welfare. By putting athletes first, gives them the opportunity to reach their full potential and be compensated accordingly, all while ensuring their safety through rigorous medical supervision and scientific oversight. The inaugural Enhanced Games occurred on May 24, 2026 at a purpose-built competition complex at Resorts World Las Vegas. The Games offered unprecedented financial incentives to athletes.

Investor Contact
Asia Gilbert, Head of Investor Relations
Enhanced Group, Inc. investors@enhanced.com 

Media Contact
Chris Jones, Chief Communications Officer
Enhanced Group, Inc. media@enhanced.com

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