eNovate, formerly eCards, a subsidiary of eFinance Investment Group, has joined forces with Mastercard to bring Card-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution to the Egyptian market. The CaaS model will provide banks, non-financial institutions, universities and fintechs with a comprehensive suite of digital payments services. The collaboration will see eNovate leverage Mastercard expertise …
Read More »Mastercard partners with Women Choice to help create 1 million jobs for women in the Arab world
Mastercard partners with Women Choice to help create 1 million jobs for women in the Arab world The ‘Social Innovation Incubator (SII) For Women’s Employment’ program by Women Choice will support women entrepreneurs to create employment opportunities Partnership with Women Choice is aligned with Mastercard’s global commitment to connect …
Read More »Mastercard Launches Legacy Book Celebrating 25 Inspiring Women and Their Trailblazing Stories
Mastercard Launches Legacy Book Celebrating 25 Inspiring Women and Their Trailblazing Stories Book launch marks 25th anniversary of iconic Priceless platform Book features inspirational stories from artists, scientists, political figures, entrepreneurs and businesswomen across the globe including: Dr. Maya Morsy, President, Egypt’s National Council for Women Her Excellency Dr. Aisha Bint …
Read More »Ajman Bank to Launch World’s First Mastercard Touch Card, Driving Inclusion
Ajman Bank to Launch World’s First Mastercard Touch Card, Driving Inclusion Distinctive notches on the Touch Card allow blind and partially sighted people to easily distinguish card Mastercard and Ajman Bank have strengthened their commitment to inclusion through a new initiative designed to expand access to the digital …
Read More »Mastercard New Payment Index 2022: Consumers in Egypt embrace digital payments
Mastercard New Payment Index 2022: Consumers in Egypt embrace digital payments 88% of consumers in Egypt have used at least one emerging payment method in the last year, with usage expected to further increase Adoption of Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), open banking and account-to-account payments are anticipated to …
Read More »Mastercard Expands Consulting with Practices Dedicated to Crypto, Open Banking and ESG
Mastercard Expands Consulting with Practices Dedicated to Crypto, Open Banking and ESG The business world is facing an influx of innovation: changing consumer preferences, rapid digital transformation and geopolitical shifts. To help businesses evolve and supercharge their growth enterprise-wide, Mastercard today announced that it is expanding its preeminent payments-focused …
Read More »Mastercard and NBK Partner to Launch Action-Packed UEFA Champions League Mastercard Cards
As part of its efforts to reward customers and provide them with advanced and innovative card products and services, Mastercard and the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), are announcing the launch of the UEFA Champions League Mastercard Cards, which have been tailor-made for customers who have passions for football, sports …
Read More »Mastercard Enhances Security Capabilities as E-Commerce Accelerates in MENA
New tokenization technology, MDES for Merchants (M4M) designed to protect security of consumers and merchants as shopping goes increasingly digital As e-commerce continues to accelerate owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mastercard is leading the way in fostering cybersecurity and combatting fraud in the Middle East and North Africa. …
Read More »Mastercard Study Shows Consumers in Middle East & Africa Move to Contactless Payments for Everyday Purchases
Seeking Touch-Free Payment Experiences During March, as many countries in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) imposed necessary restrictions on social distancing, a significant majority of consumers turned to contactless card payments for necessary purchases. 70 percent of respondents in the MEA region say they are now …
Read More »Mastercard research finds Pay on Demand solutions are driving a new wave of digital and financial inclusion across Africa through connectivity
· Research shows far-reaching impact of Pay on Demand model, with users and their families living happier and healthier lives, feeling safer and more secure, and improving self-esteem · Survey users in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda highlight how Pay on Demand model provides new revenue opportunities for micro, small and …
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