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Press Release

In the presence of local and international entities

Etihad Credit Insurance hosts a workshop for companies

selected to join Xport Xponential initiative

January 27, 2025: Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company,
hosted a training workshop for the companies selected to join its strategic initiative, Xport
Xponential. Held at the iconic Museum of the Future, the event follows the recent announcement
of the selected companies participating in this initiative.

The workshop witnessed the participation and attendance of local and international entities,
including the initiative’s 19 federal and financial partners, as well as the selected companies that
have now become part of the program, with the aim of providing essential insights and tools to
support their export journey. The workshop was also attended by relevant government
representatives, a distinguished lineup of experts and stakeholders, and media representatives.

The workshop commenced with opening remarks from H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of ECI,
during which she underlined how the Xport Xponential initiative seeks to create new opportunities
for export, re-export, and foreign trade activities, positioning the UAE as a key player in global
markets, and empowering local manufacturers and exporters to strengthen their growth. H.E. Al
Mazrouei also highlighted the initiative’s key offerings, such as a comprehensive suite of credit
and financing solutions, in partnership with strategic partners from the public and private sectors,
along with advisory support and access to a vast database, facilitating partnerships with potential
buyers and importers worldwide.

In her remarks, Her Excellency noted that the directives of the wise leadership and the UAE’s
national development strategies serve as roadmap for the Xport Xponential initiative. The
initiative's goals, she noted, align with the economic objectives of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision,
which aims to raise the GDP to AED 3 trillion, increase non-oil exports to AED 800 billion, and
raise the value of the foreign trade to AED 4 trillion within the next decade. H.E. Al Mazrouei
concluded by reiterating ECI's steadfast commitment to raising the competitiveness of domestic
non-oil goods, which will help diversify the UAE economy and strengthen its competitive edge at
both regional and global levels.

As the workshop progressed, Dr. Yasar Jarrar, Managing Partner, Gov Campus, Author, and
Professor (Hult International Business School), spoke about the growth trajectory of small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE. Followed by a presentation from Mahesh Kumar,

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