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Etihad Credit Insurance showcases significance
of partnerships and “Xport Xponential” program

impact on UAE-based companies

October 2, 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.

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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.

Four representatives from ECI’s SME clients—IPACK, UNIGULF Airconditioning Industries
LLC, UROOJ Middle East FZE, and Gulf Printing and Packaging Co. L.L.C—shared their
success stories with the audience. They spoke about how the partnership helped them

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