{
  "id": 8203971,
  "title": "Hanwha deepens ties with Abu Dhabi in digital finance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/hanwha-deepens-ties-with-abu-dhabi-in-digital-finance",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T08:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260918/hanwha-deepens-ties-with-abu-dhabi-in-digital-finance"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hanwha Group is intensifying its collaboration with Abu Dhabi in the realms of digital finance, stablecoins, and cross-border payments as part of its strategy to establish a stronger presence in the Middle East's financial hub. Hanwha Life Insurance, Hanwha General Insurance, Hanwha Asset Management, and Hanwha Investment & Securities have all inked individual agreements with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), focusing on digital finance and financial infrastructure.\n\nHanwha Life Insurance has entered into a partnership with ADIO, aiming to jointly develop digital financial services. This move is designed to enhance cooperation between the Korean and Abu Dhabi financial markets, while simultaneously exploring opportunities in digital banking. On the other hand, Hanwha Asset Management has signed a tripartite agreement with ADGM and Hana Financial Group. This partnership is centered around stablecoins and financial infrastructure, with the primary objective of creating cross-border payment and remittance solutions that bridge the gap between Korea and Abu Dhabi.\n\nMoreover, all four financial affiliates of Hanwha Group have also signed an agreement with ADGM. This partnership is set to take place during Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2026. The agreement stems from previous discussions at last year's event, signaling Hanwha's commitment to further fortify its ties with Abu Dhabi in the financial sector.",
  "summary": "Hanwha Group’s financial affiliates are expanding ties with Abu Dhabi across digital finance, stablecoins and cross-border payments, as the group seeks to build a broader foothold in the Middle East’s financial center. Hanwha Life Insurance, Hanwha General Insurance, Hanwha Asset Management and Hanwha Investment & Securities signed separate agreements with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)…",
  "key_points": [
    "Hanwha Group strengthens ties with Abu Dhabi in digital finance.",
    "Hanwha Life Insurance partners with ADIO for digital financial services.",
    "All Hanwha Group affiliates sign agreement with ADGM for cross-border payments."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Hanwha deepens ties with Abu Dhabi in digital finance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/hanwha-deepens-ties-with-abu-dhabi-in-digital-finance-8208925",
        "published": "2026-09-18T08:47:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}