The first Mastercard Lighthouse chapter in the United Arab Emirates will select six startups for a four-month program focused on AI -led fintech, commerce, risk, trust, resilience, and MSME solutions. Mastercard Lighthouse UAE is launching as part of the Mastercard UAE AI Center of Excellence, in collaboration with the UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office Mastercard Lighthouse and Hub71 have opened applications for Mastercard Lighthouse UAE 2026, a f