Mastercard is a tech company in the global payments industry. It operates the world’s fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1966, what began as a small group of bankers is now a powerful driving force in the rapidly evolving payments industry. Since its inception more than 50 years ago, Mastercard has established itself as an industry leader, transforming the way the world pays and gets paid.
Today, Mastercard’s network spans more than 210 countries and territories. The company’s vision is clear: to create a world beyond cash. Its unique and innovative products and solutions make everyday activities – such as shopping, travelling, running a business and managing finances – easier, more secure and more efficient for everyone. Mastercard’s ethos of doing well by doing good is reflected across its business. Mastercard prides itself on its contribution to a sustainable and inclusive future, with a strong focus on inclusive growth and an inspired workforce and recognition of is responsibility towards environmental stewardship and ethical standards.
In the Middle East and Africa, these values have translated to several ground-breaking projects that have empowered and enabled entrepreneurs, small businesses, youth and individuals outside the formal economy to create better lives for themselves and their families.
Mastercard is closely working with governments across the region to improve people’s lives and is further driving innovation through its sponsorship of Expo 2020 Dubai. Mastercard and its executives are consistently recognised for its brand and achievements, including ranking among World’s Most Admired Companies, World’s Most Ethical Companies, World’s Most Innovative Companies and Top 100 Global Technology Leaders.
In the UAE, Mastercard was ranked the number 1 brand in financial services by the MBLM Brand Intimacy Study, and Mastercard has the highest brand index score in the UAE according to the Ipsos Brand Health Study.
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