DUBAI, UAE – 5 November, 2026 – Lianlian DigiTech (02598.HK), a leading global payment and FinTech platform, today announced the official opening of its Middle East regional office located in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. Building on the company’s earlier milestone of securing a Category 3D Payment Service Provider licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the opening marks the next phase of Lianlian DigiTech’s Middle East strategy, as it expands its cross-border payment and treasury capabilities from DIFC.
Established within DIFC, the company looks forward to fostering a collaborative partnership aimed at shared growth. This brings together DIFC’s world-class financial infrastructure with Lianlian DigiTech’s global network and localised expertise to deliver seamless cross-border payment and comprehensive treasury management solutions, supporting businesses operating between China, the Middle East and global markets.
His Excellency Arif Amiri, Chief Executive Officer, DIFC Authority, said: “Dubai’s position as a global gateway for trade and investment continues to create significant opportunities for financial services companies connecting businesses across key international markets. Lianlian DigiTech’s expansion from DIFC reflects the strength of our ecosystem as a platform for companies seeking to scale across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, while strengthening connectivity with Asia. Its growing capabilities in cross-border payments and treasury solutions will contribute to the financial infrastructure supporting businesses between China and the region, further reinforcing Dubai and DIFC’s role in enabling the future of global finance.”
Tim Shen, Co-President of Lianlian DigiTech, said: “Dubai serves as a natural bridge connecting East-West trade and finance. Lianlian DigiTech has always regarded ‘technological compliance’ and ‘customer trust’ as the cornerstone of its global presence. Moving forward, rooted in DIFC, Lianlian is committed to building a mutually beneficial ecosystem and providing secure, efficient, and smart digital financial services for enterprises in the Middle East and globally.”
Strengthening local capabilities through DIFC
Driven by the surging trade momentum across the China-UAE economic corridor, globalising enterprises increasingly demand agile localised collection, multi-currency cash management, and cross-border vendor payout capabilities. Navigating multi-jurisdictional compliance while enhancing capital liquidity has become a core priority for businesses expanding internationally.
Operating from DIFC’s dynamic financial ecosystem, Lianlian DigiTech will further deepen strategic synergies with regional banks, tier-one financial institutions, and commercial partners. Designed to address complex operational scenarios, the company’s localised offerings including cross-border collections, FX hedging/conversions, and global vendor disbursements will be delivered in strict accordance with relevant regulatory authorizations and licensing frameworks.
Supporting trade through treasury and capital efficiency
Addressing challenges including lengthy fund turnover cycles, multi-currency exchange costs and complex cross-border payment workflows, Lianlian DigiTech provides an integrated solution spanning local collections, FX conversions and global vendor disbursements. The company’s capabilities are designed to streamline payment and settlement processes, enhance treasury transparency and improve operational efficiency for businesses operating across international markets.
Furthermore, Lianlian DigiTech continues to consolidate its commercial ecosystem footprint in the Middle East. Building on its established partnership with regional e-commerce giant Noon, as well as supporting merchant settlements on major marketplaces like Amazon UAE and Amazon Saudi Arabia, Lianlian DigiTech provides cross-border sellers with reliable revenue repatriation and multi-currency capital liquidity. The company remains dedicated to expanding scenario-based solutions to support corporate growth across the Middle East and globally.
Advancing China-GCC connectivity and regional growth
Positioned at the crossroads of global trade, Dubai serves as a vital commercial gateway connecting the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and broader global markets. Under the ambitious Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) which aims to double the emirate’s economy and drive foreign trade to AED 25.6 trillion over the next decade the accelerating economic ties between China and the UAE present unprecedented opportunities for digital financial infrastructure.
Lianlian DigiTech will continue to anchor its localisation strategy in the Middle East, expanding strategic alliances across regional institutions and commercial platforms. By combining its proprietary global payment architecture with deep localised insights, the company is positioned to support regional trade development and the continued international expansion of enterprises.
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About Lianlian DigiTech
Founded in 2009, Lianlian DigiTech Co., Ltd. (“Lianlian DigiTech”) is a leading global payment and financial platform, listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2024 (Stock Code: 2598.HK). Holding 68 global payment licences and regulatory qualifications, Lianlian DigiTech delivers end-to-end digital payment solutions—including collections, payouts, acquiring, foreign exchange, virtual corporate cards, and aggregated payments—tailored to the global expansion needs of enterprises.
Pioneering future-ready financial technology, Lianlian DigiTech has deployed a proprietary full-stack Agentic AI architecture, deeply embedding intelligent agents across core operational pillars including payments, regulatory compliance, treasury management, and enterprise services. In strategic collaboration with global ecosystem leaders such as Visa and UnionPay International, the company is actively shaping a new paradigm for Agentic Payments. To date, Lianlian DigiTech has served over 13.3 million clients worldwide, with operations spanning more than 200 countries and regions, supporting settlement across 140+ currencies and integration with over 180 global e-commerce platforms.
About Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the world’s most advanced financial centre, shaping the global financial landscape and cementing Dubai’s reputation as a leading business destination across the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA).
As the region’s only financial centre operating at scale across all sectors, DIFC is home to 10,018 active firms. These include 1,134 regulated firms, among them are 327 banks and capital markets firms, 71 brokerage entities, 165 insurance and (re)insurance companies and 592 Wealth and Asset Management firms (including over 100 hedge fund managers). Home to 1,933 AI, FinTech and innovation firms, DIFC sets the benchmark for financial innovation and is a top five ranked FinTech hub across the world.
Underpinned by a trusted, world-class legal and regulatory framework, including the region’s most utilised commercial courts, DIFC ensures efficient governance and reinforces Dubai’s leadership in the digital economy. Connecting 50,200 professionals, it offers the region’s deepest pool of financial talent, serving as the gateway to MEASA for all financial players.
Beyond business, DIFC provides the complete urban experience with world-class lifestyle amenities, establishing it as a highly sought-after destination. The 17.7mn sq. ft. DIFC Zabeel District expansion which provides capacity for over 42,000 companies and a workforce of more than 125,000, DIFC is solidifying Dubai’s position as a top four global financial centre. The new District will also include premium Grade A commercial office space, over 1mn sq.ft. allocated to future technologies including the world’s largest Innovation Hub and world’s first purpose-built AI Campus, an expanded academy, residential buildings, hotels, a conference centre, and a range of retail, dining, and cultural offerings, including the Museum of Digital Art, the region’s first museum dedicated to digital art and new technologies.
Anchored in integrity, DIFC is the platform for success, driving the future of finance.
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