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We announced the launch of world-class technology infrastructure and the opening of new data centers in the Kingdom that will enable the processing of domestic transactions, providing a seamless and secure payments experience for our partners and consumers.

As digitization generates huge amount of data, this needs processing, contextualization, interpretation and insight generation – all in real time. This is where we at Mastercard are leveraging AI to simplify the complex, making commerce easier for consumers and merchants.

In a recent interview with CNBC Arabia, Dimitrios Dosis highlights the game-changing potential of new technologies and the accelerating shift toward digital payments, driven by rising consumer curiosity and the demand for greater convenience.

In line with our shared commitment to fostering innovation and financial inclusion within this evolving digital landscape, we have entered a partnership with Safaricom to accelerate the adoption of payment acceptance and cross-border remittance services in Kenya.

The startup aims to help defuse the continent's "demographic time bomb" with a platform that lets digitally-savvy youth connect with global brands and build businesses as influencers.

In order for its citizens to thrive in the global digital economy, Mauritius is building an ecosystem capable of fostering its people’s ambitions. Here are their stories.