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Mastercard and Enjaz Partner to Introduce New Card Products in Saudi Arabia
Mastercard and Enjaz have launched new card products and digital payment solutions in Saudi Arabia to support consumers, travelers, and businesses.
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Alshaya Group and Mashreq Launch Co-Branded Credit Cards on Mastercard Network
Alshaya Group, Mashreq, and Mastercard have launched three co-branded credit cards in the UAE, providing discounts and rewards linked to the Aura programme.

Mastercard and Trip.com Introduce Agentic Commerce for Travel Bookings
Mastercard and Trip.com have collaborated to launch agentic commerce tools for travel bookings, allowing automated searches and payments through TripGenie.

Mastercard and HyperPay Partner on HyperSpend Platform Launch for Saudi SMEs
Mastercard and HyperPay have launched HyperSpend, a digital corporate spend management platform designed for small and medium enterprises in Saudi Arabia.

Mastercard Expands SME Platform and Business Tools Across Saudi Arabia
Mastercard expands its Built Small Moving Strong platform with new business cards, commercial discounts, and SME research across Saudi Arabia.

Mastercard and QNB Process First International Card Transaction in Syria in 15 Years
Mastercard and QNB Group completed Syria’s first international card transaction in 15 years following system reconnection.

SNB Group Introduces World Legend Mastercard for Private Banking
SNB Group has partnered with Mastercard to launch the first World Legend Mastercard in the MENA region, offering private banking clients exclusive travel and lifestyle benefits.

Mastercard Appoints Yasemin Bedir as EEMEA President
Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir as the new President for its Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, effective September 1, 2026.

Saudi Tourism Authority and Mastercard Partner to Drive Tourism Growth
The Saudi Tourism Authority and Mastercard have signed an agreement to boost tourism using data analytics and curated cultural experiences.

SME Confidence Index Shows 75% of Saudi Small Businesses Confident in Growth
The latest SME Confidence Index reveals that 75% of Saudi small business leaders remain confident about their growth prospects over the next 12 months.

Mastercard and Jarir Launch Discount Campaign for Small Businesses in Saudi Arabia
Mastercard has partnered with Jarir to offer exclusive discounts for small business cardholders in Saudi Arabia, helping reduce operational costs.

Mastercard Launches Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to Secure Digital Economy
Mastercard has launched its Africa Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to strengthen digital security and support the continent’s growing digital economy.

Mashreq Partners with Mastercard to Expand Quick Remit Cross-Border Payments
Mashreq has partnered with Mastercard to expand its Quick Remit service globally, enabling direct local currency transfers across new international corridors.

Mastercard Launches Agent Pay for Machines for AI Commerce
Mastercard has launched a new service to enable secure, programmatic microtransactions between autonomous AI agents across its global network.

Mastercard Cyber Pulse Report Highlights Key Vulnerabilities in EEMEA Digital Economy
The Cyber Pulse Report by Mastercard reveals that 44% of cyberthreats in EEMEA target public, tech, and financial sectors, raising breach costs.

Mastercard Cyber Pulse Report Identifies Key Vulnerabilities Across EEMEA Region
The inaugural Mastercard Cyber Pulse Report highlights critical vulnerabilities in EEMEA, where public, tech, and financial sectors face 44% of cyberthreats.

Riyad Bank Launches Corporate Card Program With Mastercard
Riyad Bank and Mastercard launched a corporate card program featuring two card variants with integrated expense management tools, addressing growing business travel needs in Saudi Arabia.

Mastercard Launches SME Resilience Program Across Middle East
Mastercard launches Built Small. Moving Strong, a regional SME resilience program supporting small businesses across the Middle East with financial tools, policy alignment and digital enablement to navigate supply chain disruptions and financial challenges.

Ericsson and Mastercard Launch Collaboration for Global Money Movement
Ericsson and Mastercard collaborate to integrate fintech platforms for easier money movement. The deal targets unbanked populations starting in the Middle East.

Mastercard Enables Google Pay for Cardholders in Saudi Arabia
Mastercard and Google launched Google Pay for cardholders in Saudi Arabia, enabling contactless payments via Android smartphones with tokenization security technology.


