MasterCard

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. The initiative connects high-potential AI and fintech startups with leading financial institutions, ecosystem partners and investors through the technology company’s global network while fast-tracking their scaling process through an intensive mentorship program ...