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DUBAI, 1st October, 2025 (WAM) - Raja Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI),
underscored the rising momentum of Emirati investors seeking opportunities across African markets,
highlighting how ECI is actively enabling this growth through export credit insurance, investment
guarantees, and project finance support.

Al Mazrouei spoke during a panel session titled "Capital with Purpose - Financing Africa's next chapter", held
as part of The Africa Debate 2025 in Dubai. The event was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Trade, in
collaboration with Invest Africa; a platform focused on promoting trade and investment across the African
continent. She underlined that the UAE and Africa are shaping a new era of globalisation driven by
sustainable, diversified, and impact-oriented investment.

The session also explored the 'Capital with Purpose' initiative as a strategic evolution in UAE-Africa relations
with traditional trade and capital flows giving way to a diversified, resilient, and impact-driven investment
model. This approach not only unlocks resilient growth but also enhances global competitiveness and

creates a virtuous cycle of investment, job creation, and technology transfer.

ECI's fundamental contribution to this drive was highlighted. As the UAE's federal export credit company, it

plays a vital role in de-risking and enabling higher-capital participation by providing credit guarantees, risk
mitigation, and related financial solutions. This support is crucial for large-scale projects that require
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