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Commercial International Bank and Mastercard just renewed their partnership to bring secure digital banking to millions more Egyptians. The collaboration promises easier credit access and stronger financial tools across one of the Middle East's fastest-growing digital economies.
Six artificial intelligence companies in the UAE just won a golden ticket to scale their innovations globally. The Mastercard Lighthouse UAE program will give them four months of expert mentorship and direct access to investors and financial institutions.
A simple message is changing how development organizations measure success in Ethiopia. The country director of Mastercard Foundation told partners to "fall in love with impact, not your organization."
Six artificial intelligence companies just scored a golden ticket to transform their innovations into global businesses through an intensive mentorship program in Dubai. The UAE's new Mastercard Lighthouse program will connect them with expert mentors, investors, and international markets over the next four months.
A South African startup just made it dramatically easier for businesses across five African countries to launch payment cards. The partnership could bring millions more people into the digital economy.
A major financial company just proved that businesses don't have to choose between profits and the planet. Mastercard slashed its carbon footprint nearly in half while growing revenue, showing a blueprint for climate action that works.
Mastercard proved companies don't have to choose between profits and the planet, beating its 2025 climate goals while revenue jumped 16%. The payment giant is now three years into consecutive emissions cuts despite massive business growth.
Six early-stage AI startups will join a four-month accelerator program in the United Arab Emirates, gaining access to Mastercard's global network and potential partnerships with financial institutions. The program marks the company's first Lighthouse chapter in the region.
A billion people just got connected to digital banking, and the planet got a break too. Mastercard proved that growing revenue and shrinking carbon footprint can happen at the same time.
For the first time in years, Syrians can use international credit cards again as banks get approval to work with Visa and Mastercard. The change marks a major step toward reconnecting Syria with the global economy after years of isolation. ##
EdVentures has kicked off its third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Egypt, bringing 13 promising education startups into a program designed to transform learning across Africa. This partnership is creating real opportunities for entrepreneurs solving education challenges.
A new class of 130 mathematicians and scientists just graduated from Ghana's top STEM institute, and 91% of last year's graduates already found jobs or started businesses. The Mastercard Foundation is betting these young Africans will transform their communities through innovation and leadership.
Tourists visiting South Korea can now use their iPhones and Apple Watches to pay for buses, subways, and taxis without buying physical transit cards or exchanging cash. The new system works with international Mastercard cards and is available across major cities.
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Rwanda just graduated 43 students from 11 African countries, with women making up nearly half the class. These young scientists are heading out equipped to tackle everything from AI to climate challenges across the continent.
A new fellowship just handed 12 Nigerian education startups up to $100,000 each to solve some of the biggest barriers keeping kids and young people out of school. These founders are building technology specifically for learners with disabilities, displaced communities, and girls in underserved areas.
United Bank for Africa brought together 20+ fintech leaders, payment giants, and regulators in Lagos to forge a new era of collaboration over competition. The shift could unlock banking access for millions across the continent.
Over 1,000 unemployed young Ghanaians just started a free six-month program that teaches them job-ready skills and guarantees support finding work or starting businesses. The program has already helped thousands launch careers, with some receiving up to $10,000 to grow their own companies.
A Nigeria-based investment fund just secured major backing to help thousands of overlooked businesses finally access the growth capital they've been earning but can't get. The focus: women entrepreneurs in secondary cities where the revenue is real but traditional investors won't look.
A groundbreaking education fellowship in Egypt just welcomed 13 new tech startups focused on making learning more accessible for women, youth, and people with disabilities. Since 2024, the program has already reached over 410,000 learners across the country.
A Nigerian fintech company just helped thousands of small businesses grow by more than 36% by lending them over $2 billion in 2025. Moniepoint is proving that giving overlooked entrepreneurs access to credit can transform entire economies.
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