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Press Release
Highlighting empowerment and prominence of Emirati women across economic
sectors in both local and global investment and business ecosystems
Etihad Credit Insurance showcases its efforts in promoting
sustainability and climate action at ‘TXF Global 2024’
June 19, 2024: Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company,
participated in TXF Global 2024 conference, organised by Exile Group in Athens, Greece.
During the conference, Her Excellency Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of ECI, highlighted the
company’s dedication to aligning its strategies with both national and international climate goals
as well as reinforcing the role of Emirati women in local, regional, and global trading,
investment and business communities.
H.E. Al Mazrouei participated in two major discussions titled ‘A Modern Delian League:
Reviewing the Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance (NZECA)’ and ‘Council of Athena:
The Woman in Export & Infrastructure Finance (WEXIF).’ During the first session, H.E. Al
Mazrouei highlighted the relevance of ECI’s membership in the Net-Zero Export Credit
Agencies Alliance (NZECA) and its pivotal role in supporting the company’s policies with the
UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. Furthermore, she said, “This move has provided
ECI with seamless access to a global network of expertise and resources, enabling the alignment
of our strategies with both national and international climate targets.”
H.E. Al Mazrouei added, “ECI has joined various initiatives and established partnerships that
support the adoption renewable energy and implementation of sustainability projects, including
the Africa Green Investment initiative (AGII) and our partnership with Masdar. These efforts
come in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those
focusing on Affordable and Clean Energy, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, and Climate
Action.” She further pointed out the positive impact of ECI’s membership in the alliance, while
shedding light on the ways it can reinforce cooperation with other export credit agencies and
increase its capacity to contribute to the efforts to attain climate targets.
Additionally, H.E. Al Mazrouei emphasised the company’s vital efforts and contributions
towards global climate goals, such as the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and the Paris
Agreement, even though it was established recently. Commenting on the Africa Green
Investment Initiative (AGII) and its results in improving sustainability of the continent, H.E. Al