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Ant International Obtains Key Licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE to Support Digital ...
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Fusion42 · 14 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ant International has obtained Retail Payment Services and Card Schemes (Category II) and Stored Value Facilities licenses from the Central Bank of the UAE, enabling it to offer AI-powered global payment solutions and digitalised cross-border financial services in the UAE.
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You can now enter the UAE fintech market with AI-driven payment services backed by local licenses, opening immediate opportunity to target cross-border merchants and consumers. The regulatory approval removes a key barrier for fintech expansion, accelerating your market entry plans.
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