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Etihad Credit Insurance showcases innovative
credit solutions for UAE-based SMEs and

startups

October 10, 2025

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, reinforced its
commitment to boosting the UAE’s global trade competitiveness and supporting the
expansion of SMEs and startups at the ‘EDB Connect’– Sharjah Edition.

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Held at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, the forum brought together
key public and private sector stakeholders under the theme ‘Empowering Sharjah’s
Economy Through SMEs and Entrepreneurship.’ Organized by Emirates Development Bank
(EDB), in collaboration with the “Make It in the Emirates” initiative led by the Ministry of
Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), the event focused on enabling sustainable
economic growth through industrial development, innovation, and strategic partnerships.

Mohammad Sulaiman, Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at ECI, represented
the company in a panel session, titled ‘Financing Growth and De-Risking Expansion: How
Founders Can Compete Globally from the UAE’, which addressed how UAE-based founders
and early-stage businesses can leverage financial tools to reduce risk, unlock new markets,
and scale operations internationally.

The discussion highlighted ECI’s tailored support for startups and SMEs across sectors such
as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and industrial services. The discussion centred
around the accessibility of credit insurance solutions, particularly for asset-light businesses
and first-time exporters.

Several flexible mechanisms designed to support early-stage exporters were outlined,
including invoice insurance, supply chain finance, and export factoring. ECI’s approach
prioritizes the creditworthiness of the buyer as a key factor, making credit protection more
accessible to smaller businesses and new market entrants. Simplified documentation, lower
premium thresholds, and digital onboarding solutions were also highlighted as part of ECI’s
SME-focused offering.

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