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Mastercard Launches AI Fintech Program in UAE

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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Business & Investments

Liv and Union Coop enter strategic partnership to offer more value and rewards to UAE consumers in collaboration with Mastercard

Liv Tamayaz Mastercard Platinum credit card and Liv Tamayaz Mastercard World credit card delivers unmatched everyday value under the promise of ‘Your everyday, upgraded’, offering consumers up to 10% cashback on Union Coop purchases, along with enhanced lifestyle benefits.

Dubai, UAE: Liv, the UAE’s first and largest digital bank launched by Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has announced a strategic partnership with Union Coop, one of the largest consumer cooperatives in the UAE. In collaboration with Mastercard, the companies will launch two co-branded credit cards that aim to enhance the shopping experience and reward everyday spenders in the UAE. 

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Mastercard and the McLaren Formula 1 Team launch Team Priceless, offering McLaren fans unprecedented access to the team

A global initiative is redefining fan access and transforming race-day energy into unforgettable experiences.

Dubai, UAE December 12, 2025: Mastercard is accelerating excitement for the 2026 Formula 1 season with the launch of Team Priceless, an exclusive global fan initiative in partnership with the McLaren F1 Team. This marks the first time the McLaren F1 Team and a naming partner have offered unprecedented access to the team, giving McLaren’s most passionate supporters unseen insight and curated local experiences through the lens of Team Papaya.  

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Business & Investments

Mastercard joins forces with Kee Platforms to offer embedded financing solutions for SMEs

  • New value-added service to expand credit access via Mastercard Merchant Cloud
  • Precision credit scoring to deliver contextualized credit products within everyday digital journeys

Dubai, UAE; 11 December 2025: Mastercard is joining forces with Kee Platforms to provide embedded financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), micro retailers and solo entrepreneurs via Mastercard Merchant Cloud. With the opportunity to scale in the Middle East region, the collaboration will aim to create faster, fairer and more inclusive credit access for financially underserved businesses.

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Sports & Recreations

Mastercard and McLaren Formula 1 Team invite fans to be part of the action at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

  • Immersive Fan Garage will feature a McLaren F1 Team showcar, racing simulators, an AI-powered experience, music performances, on-the-spot giveaways, and more throughout the season’s finale race weekend
  • Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-nominated DJ and producer Jax Jones will make a special appearance on December 6th

Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 2025: Mastercard is bringing extra excitement to the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 with the launch of its first-ever Mastercard Fan Garage. Created as part of Mastercard’s partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Team, the interactive space is designed to bring fans closer to the sport they love.

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