The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and YeePay, a China-based cross-border payments company, have announced a partnership to establish YeePay’s regional headquarters and technology hub in Abu Dhabi.
The new hub will serve the Middle East and Africa as part of YeePay’s global expansion.
The announcement was made during Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) 2025.
Under the partnership, ADIO and YeePay plan to promote initiatives aimed at strengthening cross-border digital payment links between the UAE, China and other international markets.
YeePay will also join Abu Dhabi’s Fintech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster, a strategic programme led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and ADIO, which seeks to develop the emirate as a centre for financial solutions.
YeePay provides digital payments, cross-border transaction services, and regulatory-compliant financial infrastructure.
The company operates across Asia and is expanding in Europe and the Middle East. It supports businesses, financial institutions and public-sector entities by facilitating secure and efficient payment flows.
From Abu Dhabi, YeePay intends to develop regulatory-compliant payment solutions. The company also plans to deepen engagement with local regulators, financial institutions and ecosystem partners.
The partnership will explore payment interoperability between domestic and international systems. It will support settlement infrastructure for trade and e-commerce and help businesses, including SMEs, access regional and global markets.
The partnership will promote knowledge exchange and develop talent in fintech, compliance and innovation. This may involve collaboration with local academic and research institutions.
Badr Al-Olama, Director General of ADIO, said:
“Our collaboration will strengthen cross-border payment connectivity, attract new technological capabilities to the emirate and create additional opportunities for businesses and investors.”
Chen Yu, Co-Founder of YeePay, added:
“From Abu Dhabi, we aim to develop a secure, transparent, and efficient cross-border payment infrastructure that facilitates trade, e-commerce, and investment flows between China, the UAE, and other key markets.”
The FIDA cluster is projected to add AED 56 billion to direct GDP and create around 8,000 direct jobs.
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