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Ant International Obtains Key Licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE to Support Digital ...

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14 October 2026

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operational-macro

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Fintech

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UAE

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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Ant International has secured Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes and Stored Value Facilities licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE, enabling it to offer AI-powered digital payments and cross-border financial services in the UAE in line with the country’s digitalisation strategy.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new opportunity to integrate AI-powered global payment solutions under UAE’s recognised licenses. New regulatory approval opens the door to scale digital and cross-border payments with local and international merchants immediately.

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