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10/2/25, 8:28 AM PRESSR: ECI highlights its role as catalyst in enhancing trade and investment opportunities between the UAE and Africa — Tradin…
PRESSR: ECI highlights its role as

catalyst in enhancing trade and

investment opportunities between the

UAE and Africa

Oct 1, 2025, 18:59 GMT+4Refinitiv3 min read

H.E. 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.

H.E. Raja 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 organized by the Ministry
of Foreign Trade, in collaboration with Invest Africa; a platform focused on promoting trade and

investment across the African continent. H.E. Raja 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 significant upfront capital and long-term commitments, particularly in

renewable energy, infrastructure, and digital transformation.

ECI currently operates in 30 African countries, supporting UAE small and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs) as they integrate into continental supply chains, while also backing sovereign-led
infrastructure projects. The company has already closed deals in key sectors such as healthcare,
hospital construction, medical fleets, emergency infrastructure, firefighting, technology and data,

and green energy- including solar and wind projects. These initiatives are carried out in close
partnership with Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and private
markets to co-create innovative solutions.

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