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Press Release

In a joint workshop with The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and
Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of
Economy and Tourism (DET)

Etihad Credit Insurance showcases significance of partnerships
and "Xport Xponential" program impact on UAE-based
companies

02 October 2025: Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company,
participated in a joint workshop organized in collaboration with The Mohammed Bin Rashid
Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai

Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The workshop highlighted the importance of
accelerating the global expansion of SMEs originating from the UAE.

As part of the workshop, Hamad Al Omran, Head of Strategy & PMO at ECI, shared key insights on

how the company’s strategic partnerships contribute to strengthening the UAE’s export sector. He
also highlighted ‘Xport Xponential,’ a targeted program developed to help locally based SMEs expand
internationally. The initiative offers practical support — from credit and financing solutions to export

advisory and risk management tools — delivered through a network of public and private sector
partners. The program also provides access to a global database of over 400 million companies.

The workshop shed light on the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs),
of which 28 have been signed to date. These agreements serve as key frameworks for expanding

access to global markets, easing regulatory barriers, and reducing or eliminating tariffs. As a result,
they have significantly boosted the UAE’s export and re-export activity with partner countries,

reaching approximately USD 603 billion. The discussion emphasized how these agreements support
the country’s broader economic objectives by reinforcing its position as a central hub for global trade
and logistics, promoting fair competition, facilitating customs procedures, and establishing clear and

transparent rules that foster a more dynamic business environment.