{"id":87784,"date":"2026-06-29T12:07:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/?p=87784"},"modified":"2026-06-29T12:07:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:07:22","slug":"uae-central-bank-licenses-adyen-for-expanded-operational-capabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gulftech-news.com\/en\/2026\/06\/29\/uae-central-bank-licenses-adyen-for-expanded-operational-capabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE Central Bank licenses Adyen for expanded operational capabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Adyen obtains a Retail Payment Services Category II license with the CBUAE, enabling full control of its value chain<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adyen.com\/en_ae\">Adyen<\/a>, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, today announced that it has obtained its Retail Payment Services Category II license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The reaching of this regulatory milestone represents the strategic evolution of Adyen\u2019s established presence in the UAE, beginning in 2020, where it has powered payments for leading brands including Careem, Ellington Properties, Gargash Group, Noon and Ziina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The license strengthens Adyen\u2019s operational capabilities in the UAE by providing full control over local settlements without reliance on third parties. It ensures greater oversight across compliance and settlement processes, while supporting a more streamlined, secure and locally aligned payment experience for merchants. Beyond day-to-day operations, the license supports continued innovation in the UAE. It allows Adyen to further develop its local capabilities across fraud prevention, emerging payment methods and unified commerce, while laying the foundation for future technologies such as agentic AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cAdyen has always taken a long-term view toward responsible innovation. Technology alone isn\u2019t enough to serve large enterprises and platforms, it requires a solid, owned foundation that removes middlemen and protects customers from third-party risk. This owned infrastructure means fewer risks, more control and the ability to scale with speed and confidence\u201d<\/em>, said <strong>Mari\u00ebtte Swart, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Adyen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cSecuring our license in the UAE is a continuation of this commitment, underscoring our focus on compliant growth in the region. This license ensures that our expansion in the UAE will continue to advance in close alignment with regulatory frameworks, laying the groundwork for future advancements in financial technology.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daumantas Grigaravicius, Head of Middle East at Adyen, <\/strong>added: <em>\u201cThe UAE is a dynamic market for digital commerce, this license marks a major step forward in our growth journey. We can now offer even greater control, reliability and innovation through our local operations, while maintaining the same single platform approach. This complements the country\u2019s wider push to accelerate its digital economy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this milestone, Adyen is strengthening its ability to support both local and international businesses operating in the UAE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adyen obtains a Retail Payment Services Category II license with the CBUAE, enabling full control of its value chain Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, today announced that it has obtained its Retail Payment Services Category II license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). 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