Global: Ant International, ADIO Forge Partnership to Boost Fintech Innovation in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ant International, a global leader in digital payments and financial technology, to accelerate the growth of Abu Dhabi’s fintech sector.

Under the agreement, Ant International will leverage its technological expertise to empower local businesses—particularly SMEs—with advanced digital tools, enhance financial inclusion, and strengthen connectivity between Abu Dhabi and global markets.

H.E. Badr Al-Olama, Director General of ADIO, said the partnership reflects Abu Dhabi’s growing status as a hub for resilient, trusted, and well-regulated digital finance. “We are not just welcoming global fintech players; we are actively shaping digital innovation for the future,” he noted.

Peng Yang, CEO of Ant International, highlighted ADIO’s role in establishing the company’s presence in the emirate. “This collaboration will help us empower local businesses and connect them to new global growth opportunities,” he said.

The initiative supports ADIO’s strategy to attract high-impact companies to scale from Abu Dhabi and deepen economic ties between Asia and the UAE. It follows ADIO’s recent Abu Dhabi Investment Forum events in Beijing, Shanghai, and Tokyo aimed at boosting cross-regional investment, innovation, and trade.