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ECI highlights its role as catalyst in enhancing
trade and investment opportunities between the

UAE and Africa

October 2, 2025

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.

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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,

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