The startup engagement and acceleration programconnects budding AI and fintech companies with ecosystem partners and investors

Dubai, UAE; May 212026: As the financial services industry accelerates the adoption of artificial intelligence, resilience and trust have become essential to ensuring innovation delivers meaningful, secure outcomes at scale. Today, Mastercard announced the launch of its startup engagement and acceleration program, Mastercard Lighthouse 2026, in the UAE, in partnership with the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office.

Saqr Binghalib, Executive Director at Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office

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