The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ant International, a leading global provider of digital payment and financial technology solutions.
The agreement aims to harness Ant International’s technological expertise to accelerate the growth of Abu Dhabi’s financial technology sector, support local businesses with advanced digital tools, and enhance financial inclusion and global connectivity.
The strategic collaboration aligns with ADIO’s broader mission to enable high-impact companies to scale from Abu Dhabi while strengthening economic ties between Asia and the UAE capital.
It also highlights the emirate’s commitment to fostering innovation, expanding its digital economy, and promoting cross-border trade and investment.
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H.E. Badr Al-Olama, director general of ADIO, said: “With progressive regulation, robust digital infrastructure and a strategic location, Abu Dhabi is a key jurisdiction for fintech firms that operate globally and seek to partner for longevity. This agreement with Ant International reflects a broader inflection point in digital finance, where scale is no longer just about reach, but about resilience, trust and regulatory clarity.
“More than just welcoming global fintech players to join our thriving financial ecosystem, Abu Dhabi is actively shaping digital innovation for the future.”
Peng Yang, CEO of Ant International, said: “The support from ADIO has been instrumental in helping us to establish our presence in Abu Dhabi. This strategic collaborative relationship is foundational to our mission to empower local businesses, especially SMEs, and connect them to new global growth opportunities. We are excited to contribute to the UAE’s growing digital economy and look forward to a future of shared success.”
Earlier this year, ADIO hosted the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) in Beijing, Shanghai, and Tokyo, reinforcing its efforts to deepen cross-regional flows of capital, innovation, and commerce.
