# Lianlian DigiTech Advances Middle East Strategy to Offer Regulated Payment Services from DIFC

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- Published: 2026-05-20T09:00:00+07:00
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DUBAI, UAE, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lianlian DigiTech Co., Ltd. ("Lianlian"),
a leading AI-driven digital payment service provider, today announced that it has
obtained a payment services licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (
DFSA), the independent regulator of financial services conducted in or from DIFC.
Operating from Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial
hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), the milestone marks an advancement
in Lianlian’s global compliance footprint and the transition of its Middle East 
strategy from market entry to licensed regional headquarters.

Lianlian joins DIFC’s renowned financial ecosystem to solidify its Middle East operations
and boost cross-border payment & settlement strengths. It partners closely with 
local banks to offer tailored, efficient payment solutions for smooth regional and
global capital flows. By refining transaction and settlement systems, it improves
efficient, stable cross-border financial links to support businesses expanding to
and from the Middle East.

"The Middle East serves as a critical trade and financial gateway connecting Asia,
Europe, and Africa. Securing a DFSA licence represents a key step in advancing Lianlian’s
global localisation strategy," said** Emily Zhou, General Manager, UAE, at Lianlian**."
Going forward, we will continue to deepen collaboration with local financial institutions
and ecosystem partners to build a more resilient regional payment network and further
enhance our ability to serve global cross-border payment needs."

**Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority**, said:"
We are pleased to welcome Lianlian to grow their presence in the region and connect
across global markets. Lianlian’s expertise in managing cross‑border transactions
will support businesses that rely on efficient and compliant settlement infrastructure.
The addition further strengthens DIFC’s position as the region’s leading platform
for Chinese firms, and underscores our standing as a top 5 global FinTech hub in
the GFCI rankings."  

Lianlian’s recent announcement that it is moving towards becoming an AI‑native global
financial infrastructure model aligns closely with DIFC’s ambition to be the world’s
first AI-native financial centre.

With the DFSA payment license obtained, Lianlian holds 68 payment licenses worldwide
and runs services across over 100 countries. Its DIFC presence extends regulated
business coverage, facilitates Middle East cross-border payments, and strengthens
compliant financial links connecting China, the Middle East and global markets.

 

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