The Investor
26 Mar 2026, 21:26
Blackstone has invested $250 million in a new UAE-based payments and data platform, Advanced Digital Gaming Technology (ADGT), as part of a strategic partnership with Raya Holding, NRT Technology and Sightline Payments.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, ADGT aims to provide integrated payments, digital wallet and compliance solutions for regulated digital markets, initially focusing on the UAE, Middle East and Africa.
The platform is designed to support both physical and online transactions, offering real-time payment processing, identity management and regulatory compliance within a single infrastructure.
Blackstone said the investment reflects growing opportunities in the UAE’s technology and digital infrastructure sectors, with ADGT positioned to expand globally as demand for regulated digital payments continues to rise.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, ADGT aims to provide integrated payments, digital wallet and compliance solutions for regulated digital markets, initially focusing on the UAE, Middle East and Africa.
The platform is designed to support both physical and online transactions, offering real-time payment processing, identity management and regulatory compliance within a single infrastructure.
Blackstone said the investment reflects growing opportunities in the UAE’s technology and digital infrastructure sectors, with ADGT positioned to expand globally as demand for regulated digital payments continues to rise.
