The UAE’s Artificial intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office and Mastercard today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to increase Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and readiness in the region. An initial focus of the effort will be dedicated to battling financial crime, securing the digital ecosystem, and driving inclusive growth in the UAE and…
Mastercard and Saudi Esports Federation connect Kingdom’s gamers to their passions at Gamers8
Building on the success of the inaugural edition of the largest gaming and esports festival in the world, Gamers8, Mastercard has announced its return to the 2023 edition, which will be larger than ever. Mastercard’s role underlines the company’s commitment to delivering a diverse and exciting range of experiences for young people and passionate gamers…
IDFC FIRST Bank, Club Vistara and Mastercard launch new credit card to redefine travel experiences
Adding to its extensive customer-first portfolio of financial products, IDFC FIRST Bank announced its collaboration with Club Vistara and Mastercard to launch a travel credit card. Designed to provide exciting travel and lifestyle-related offers to cardholders, the new card will combine seamless banking services with numerous travel benefits. The collaboration between the three companies highlights…
Alipay and Mastercard offer international travellers ways to make cashless payments in China
With the resumption of travel and tourism to China in full swing, Mastercard and Alipay, China’s digital open platform under Ant Group, announced the launch of a new payments option that provides international arrivals to China with another simple and secure way to go cashless when visiting the country. Expanding on a partnership established in…
Mastercard partners with Bankiom to issue virtual prepaid cards across GCC region
Mastercard is partnering with Bankiom, a UAE-based lifestyle banking app, to introduce digital payment cards across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. This partnership marks a significant stride in Mastercard’s ongoing commitment to advancing digitalization in the payments landscape throughout the region. “As we move into a more digital world, building productive synergies…
Mastercard Economics Institute releases Travel Industry Trends 2023
New insights from the Mastercard Economics Institute reveal that consumers, including those from Middle East and Africa (MENA), are taking advantage of a more traditional travel ecosystem in 2023, prioritizing leisure travel and pioneering new corridors around the world. The Travel Industry Trends 2023 report delivers key insights about the global state of travel, punctuated by shifting economic landscapes,…
Mastercard partners with EazyPay
Mastercard, a technology leader in the global payments industry, has partnered with Bahrain’s leading fintech and payment service provider Eazy Financial Services (EazyPay) that will now be powered by Mastercard Payment Gateway Services (MPGS). MPGS is a trusted platform that provides financial institutions with a white-label technology for payment processing and fraud prevention. As one of…
Explore Qatar’s pearl diving and boat cruise through a Priceless experience with Mastercard
Mastercard unveils a series of local experiences set within the dynamic landscape of Qatar. From a traditional boat cruise to delving into the rich pearl diving history, Mastercard is inviting cardholders to explore the sights, sounds, and history of Qatar. Take in the coastline of Qatar from a multisensory lens, aboard a traditional dhow cruise,…
