Mastercard and CrescentRating released the 11th edition of the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI), revealing how AI, digital trust, regional mobility and destination readiness are reshaping the next phase of Muslim-friendly travel. The report projects international Muslim arrivals to increase to 208 million this year, compared to 196 million in 2025, and reach 262 million by 2030, commanding an estimated annual expenditure of $310 billion. GMTI 2026 evaluates 150 destination

Mastercard announced that QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, was granted a Mastercard license to extend its issuing and acquiring activities in Syria, enabling it to provide Mastercard payment solutions - accepted locally and internationally- to individuals and businesses. The move, which follows the memorandum of understanding signed between Mastercard and the Central Bank of Syria in September to support the modernization of the coun

Soak in the stunning backdrop of Qatar, while enjoying a curated dinner on top of the helipad at JW Marriott Marquis City Center...