Ant International Partners with ADIO and Wins Key UAE Approval

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Ant International, a global fintech leader, is strengthening its presence in the UAE with two big milestones.

The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to support the growth of Abu Dhabi’s fintech ecosystem. Through this partnership, Ant International aims to help local businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), adopt advanced digital payment solutions.

At the same time, Ant International received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the UAE for two important licenses—Stored Value Facilities (SVF) and Retail Payment Services & Card Schemes (RPSCS). These approvals are key steps before the company can fully launch its services in the country.

With this progress, Ant International is preparing to offer services like e-wallets, merchant payments, and cross-border transfers, all in line with the UAE’s vision for digital growth under We the UAE 2031.

This move highlights Abu Dhabi’s rising role as a global fintech hub, while opening new opportunities for businesses to connect with international markets.

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Mirza Ashraf Beg @ Dubai

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