Mastercard (MA) Expands UAE Reach With Strategic Partnerships

Mastercard Incorporated (MA) recently undertook a series of partnerships aiming to further boost its footprint in the UAE. The first move entails strengthening MA’s ties with one of the largest alliances of independent hotel brands globally, Global Hotel Alliance (“GHA”). GHA represents a group of 40 brands with over 800 hotels in 100 countries.The partners have entered into a multimarket deal to unveil a co-branded card that promises to offer personalized travel benefits and lucrative rewards to affluent c ...