Mastercard has officially launched its first Cyber Resilience Center in the Middle East, located in Riyadh, as part of a partnership with Riyad Bank. This initiative aims to enhance Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity infrastructure by bringing together key players from the financial sector to collaborate on building a secure commerce and payment ecosystem in the Kingdom....
Mastercard has announced a new partnership with CredibleX that will integrate Mastercard’s Small Business Credit Analytics (“SBCA”) into CredibleX’s financing platform. This collaboration marks the first application of this innovative product in the region, aimed at providing enhanced data-driven insights based on anonymous and aggregated transaction data. The initiative is designed to empower small and...
New research from Mastercard reveals a strong interest in entrepreneurship among women in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with 84% considering starting their own business. This report, released ahead of International Women’s Day 2025, highlights the potential for women entrepreneurs to drive significant economic impact in the region. The survey indicates that women in the...