Mastercard partners with Emirates NBD
Emirates NBD, a banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region and Mastercard have partnered to introduce the Emirates NBD Wholesale
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Mastercard hosts Women’s Leadership Network event to mark Emirati Women’s Day
Mastercard hosted a special Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) event under the theme ‘Ambitions & Inspiration for the Next 50 Years’ at its headquarters in Dubai
Travelex launches new redesigned app for the Travelex Money Card, powered by Mastercard
Travelex, a foreign exchange brand, has launched a new Travelex Money Card (TMC) app that offers a more simple, efficient and secure experience for customers worldwide.
Southeast Asian destinations take top ranks in Mastercard CrescentRating GMTI 2024
Southeast Asia has once again emerged as the world’s leading Muslim tourist destination in the latest edition of the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI), with…
Ant Group, Mastercard, e-wallets launch International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai to drive inbound tourism to China
Ant Group and Mastercard, along with 12 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and other major international card organizations, have launched the International Consumer Friendly Zones program…
Travel soars even as ‘leisure for longer’ gets popular: Mastercard “Travel Trends 2024” Report
The travel sector in 2024 is breaking boundaries. Through March 2024, consumer spending on travel is robust with significant increases in passenger traffic, according to the latest global…
Ant Group launches partnership on International Consumer Friendly Zones
Ant Group, along with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organizations, launched in Beijing a nation-wide Program to build International Consumer Friendly…
Mastercard report finds human connections and technological innovation are key for Cities of the Future
Three in four people would be happier living in a smart and connected city, according to a new report by Mastercard, which features insights related to human aspirations and technological…
Network International leverages Mastercard’s AI-powered Brighterion solution to protect over 60,000 merchants from fraud
Network International, the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, has extended the benefits of Mastercard’s Brighterion fraud prevention solution, powered by…
Sabre and Mastercard join the Travalyst coalition
Sabre Corporation and Mastercard join other leading travel and technology brands in the Travalyst coalition including Amadeus, Booking.com, Expedia Group, Google, Skyscanner, Travelport,…
Mastercard partners with CarbonSifr to advance climate action in MENA region
Mastercard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CarbonSifr, a UAE-based climate tech company, to explore opportunities to accelerate climate action in the MENA region.
Mastercard collaborates with 4thWave to drive B2B Payments Across EEMEA
Mastercard has partnered with 4thWave, an innovative finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) digital platform provider, to streamline business-to-business (B2B) payment flows.
Mastercard partners with tmam to help GCC SMEs digitize corporate expenses
Mastercard has entered a strategic partnership with tmam to launch its innovative payment proposition across the GCC region.
Aramex and Mastercard partner to launch ScaleUp Platform and Enable SME Growth
Aramex and Mastercard have announced a partnership to launch the inaugural edition of a new platform called ScaleUp, designed to support the UAE’s startup and small and medium enterprise…
The Saudi National Bank and Mastercard announce the launch of UEFA Champions League cards
The Saudi National Bank (SNB), and Mastercard, the official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, have partnered to launch the UEFA Champions League card portfolio, the first of its kind in…
Mastercard and Invest India redefine experiential travel
Mastercard and Invest India have announced the launch of an enhanced priceless.com to redefine experiential travel in India and provide an immersive cultural odyssey to international and…
Trip.com launches year-long “Explore with Mastercard” promotion
Trip.com has today announced its exclusive Explore with Mastercard promotion, which will run in 17 territories across the Asia Pacific region for one year from 1 September 2023.
The UAE government partners with Mastercard to accelerate adoption of Artificial Intelligence
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)…
Mastercard releases new research report “Navigating Global Business Travel”
Mastercard released a new research report “Navigating Global Business Travel,” unveiling the needs and challenges of business travelers, according to a study of over 500 travel-decision…
Mastercard partners with One Global to introduce ‘Click to Pay’ in Kuwait
Mastercard has launched Click to Pay (C2P) in Kuwait in collaboration with a leading digital transformation and innovation company, One Global™ under its Payment Service provider (PSP)…
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…
BCFC partners with Mastercard
Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company (BCFC) has renewed the partnership agreement with Mastercard which will support BCFC to further enrich its IMTIAZ card offering, an innovative credit…
Mastercard and Nirvana Travel and Tourism partner to provide innovative payment solutions
Mastercard and Nirvana Travel and Tourism – one of the UAE’s travel and tourism management company – have joined forces in an exclusive collaboration aimed at providing a unique payment…
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 today announced its collaboration with Club Vistara and Mastercard to launch a travel credit card.
Mastercard debuts the APAC dining experience with LUMA in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s economic revival is in full swing, with residents keeping their social calendars busy—and the city welcoming back global visitors. Against this backdrop, Mastercard and…
Alipay and Mastercard offer international travellers ways to make cashless payments in China
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…
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.
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…
ZainTech partners with Mastercard to provide unique AI and Machine Learning data solutions to businesses
ZainTech, the one-stop digital solutions powerhouse of Zain Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mastercard to create unique data-driven and innovative solutions.
Top destinations for Muslim travellers
Indonesia and Malaysia have emerged as the top two destinations globally for Muslim travellers in the newly released Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2023.…
Mastercard collaborates with Maldives Transport and Bank of Maldives
Mastercard has partnered with Maldives Transport & Contracting Company (MTCC) and Bank of Maldives (BML) to roll out the first multi-model, open loop transit payment and digital …
Mastercard Women SME Leaders Awards reveals 2023 winners
Mastercard has announced the winners of its second edition of the Women SME Leaders Awards at a virtual ceremony, celebrating the achievements of women-led businesses in 22 categories across…
Mastercard and DIFC partner with FinTech companies
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with…
Mastercard partners with Women Choice to help create 1 mn jobs for women in the Arab world
Mastercard and Women Choice have partnered to launch a program – ‘Social Innovation Incubator (SII) For Women’s Employment’ – that will help create one million jobs for women across the…
Mastercard partners with Illusions Online
Mastercard and Illusions Online, a global leader in enterprise solutions for hospitality industry, have partnered to launch a unique online platform to bring tailored travel offers to…
Etisalat by e& Egypt and Mastercard partnership to redefine digital experience
Last week e& group and Mastercard announced a region wide strategic partnership. Building on this strategic partnership, Etisalat by e& Egypt, a leading tech-telco operator, has…
Trip.com Group and Mastercard APAC Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Leading global travel service provider Trip.com Group and leading global technology company Mastercard Asia/Pacific Pte Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to enhance…
Mastercard launches legacy book celebrating 25 Inspiring Women
Bringing together the journeys of some of the world’s most inspiring female leaders in arts, sports, politics, hospitality, financial services and beyond, Mastercard has unveiled a…
Astra Tech forges agreement with Mastercard
Astra Tech's PayBy, a Central Bank-UAE licensed Fintech offering a variety of financial technology services, has achieved a significant milestone in the MENA region fintech space by…
e& and Mastercard partner in 16 markets across the Middle East, Asia and Africa
e& has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard that will see consumers and businesses in 16 markets across the Middle East, Asia and Africa benefit from a variety of new…
Mastercard and Network International launch new Artificial Intelligence fraud-prevention solution
Mastercard announced that it is partnering with Network International, the enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa, to address fraud, declines and chargebacks in order…
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…
Muslim Gen Z travellers seek culture, sustainability in travel
Two thirds of Muslim Gen Ztraveliers are looking for cultural immersion in their chosen destinations, while nature excursions are prioritized just as highly as more conventional “leisure…
Tradeling joins forces with Mastercard to help spur UAE’s economic growth
Tradeling, the Middle East and North Africa’s dominant e-marketplace that focuses on business-to-business (B2B) transactions, has announced a collaboration with Mastercard, a global pioneer…
Mastercard brings Apple Pay to customers in Kuwait
Mastercard brings Apple Pay to its cardholders in Kuwait. Apple Pay is providing a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone…
Mastercard partners with My Book Qatar
Mastercard has partnered with My Book Qatar to provide cardholders from across the world access to hundreds of local offers and discounts as part of its Priceless program when they visit…
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…
Enjoy exclusive after-hours tour of National Museum of Qatar
Discover the beauty of the National Museum of Qatar during an exclusive after-hours tour with renowned local artist, Ahmed Nooh, as part of a priceless experience offered by Mastercard.…
Mastercard and Vodafone keep people connected this travel season
Mastercard and Vodafone are offering 3GB of free data for guests and residents with Qatar Fan Pack.
Sabre, Conferma Pay and Mastercard partner for virtual cards for travel payments
Sabre Corporation and Conferma Pay announced a new partnership with Mastercard to accelerate the use of virtual cards for business-to-business (B2B) travel payments.
Mastercard introduces Samsung Wallet in Qatar
Mastercard has announced that cardholders in Qatar can now use Samsung Wallet, a digital wallet solution that allows mobile payment services and more, to complete secure contactless payments…
Sustainable destination strategies at TIS2022
TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2022 presented the success stories of national and international tourist destinations that are leading sustainable tourism with their initiatives and…
TIS2022 to define the future of global tourism
TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2022, the technology event for travel and tourism professionals, returns to Seville (Spain) from 2 to 4 November.
Mastercard partners with BitOasis across MENA to launch crypto-linked cards
BitOasis, the cryptocurrency platform for the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) and Mastercard, have partnered to launch a series of crypto card programs in the region that will…
Mastercard launches ‘Sri Lanka with Love’
Mastercard, in order to encourage Indian tourists to explore Sri Lanka has launched a campaign called ‘Sri Lanka with Love.’
Thomas Cook India joins hands with Mastercard and HDFC for South East Asia holidays
This campaign provides an instant discount to customers when they book their holidays to South East Asian destinations of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia
Mastercard and Musafir partner to drive Middle East’s travel bookings
Mastercard and Middle East’s travel website Musafir have partnered to digitise end-to-end payment flows and launch new innovative payment products with attractive travel benefits to both…
Mastercard and STB create tools to reimagine tourism in digital-first age
Mastercard and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced a partnership, with STB being the first national tourism organisation to join Mastercard’s City Possible programme
Amadeus hooks up with Mastercard: “Meaningful change will require a fundamental shift”
Amadeus and Mastercard announced a new collaboration today, which sees the travel tech firm Mastercard’s City Possible network to co-create, pilot, and scale solutions to the most pressing…
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays partner with WeSwap
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has partnered with WeSwap to offer customers a prepaid contactless global travel money card and help organise all their travel essentials when abroad. In…
Muslim women love to travel solo and it’s worth USD 80 billion
An estimated 63 million Muslim women travellers spent over USD 80 billion on their journeys last year, a number only expected to grow as this demographic increases in size and influence over…
New study tracks Muslim women travel
Mastercard and CrescentRating will release a new report Mastercard-CrescentRating Muslim Women in Travel Report during the Halal in Travel-Asia Summit on 17 October. The report takes an…
China and US continue to drive global travel
Mainland Chinese are travelling overseas for business and leisure in greater numbers than ever before according to Mastercard’s Global Destination Cities Index.The recently released…
Mastercard and ASEAN inspire passion for travel with “Feel the Warmth” campaign
Mastercard and ASEAN National Tourism Organisations (ASEAN NTOs) have joined forces to promote Southeast Asia through a campaign that celebrates the region’s beautiful geography, rich…
The rise of Asia’s second-tier cities as the new go-to place for tourists
Mastercard has released the Mastercard Asia Pacific Destinations Index (APDI) 2018 — revealing the most preferred travel destinations in Asia.
Southeast Asia drives growth of Muslim travel market
Southeast Asian countries including Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia are helping to drive the rapid growth of the Muslim travel market, a new report has revealed.
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