Built Small. Moving Strong.
May 7, 2026
Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities.
Built on courage, sacrifice and dreams passed from one generation to the next, they don’t just power the economy across the Middle East, they define it.
In times of uncertainty, even the strongest foundations are tested. Across the region, small businesses are being challenged to adapt, rebuild and find new paths forward.
With Built Small. Moving Strong., Mastercard is launching a regional SME resilience platform to help them navigate today’s challenges and build long-term resilience. Delivered in collaboration with banks, governments and ecosystem partners, it brings together the collective strength of the region to help small businesses move forward.
Mastercard has a long-standing commitment to helping SMEs grow and thrive, from expanding access to digital payments to enabling millions of businesses to participate in the digital economy. With a global ambition to connect and support 500 million people and small businesses by 2030, we continue to invest in practical tools, data-driven insights and strong partnerships that help businesses stay operational today while preparing for what comes next.
At its core, Built Small. Moving Strong. reflects a simple belief: resilience is something you stand behind. By bringing together financial tools, real-time insights and protection solutions, the platform is helping create the conditions for small businesses to grow, adapt and thrive.
At a time when uncertainty is shaping the operating environment, it is about enabling small businesses to move forward with confidence, unlocking new opportunities for growth and strengthening the resilience and future of economies across the region.
About Mastercard
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
