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Press Release

Coinciding with International Women’s Day

H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei receives Woman of the Year
(Leadership) Gold Award at Citywealth Powerwomen

Awards International 2025

06, March 2025: Her Excellency Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance
(ECI), the UAE’s Federal export credit company, was honoured with the prestigious
Woman of the Year (Leadership) Gold Award at Citywealth Powerwomen Awards
International 2025, coinciding with International Women’s Day. The accolade,
presented by Citywealth magazine during a ceremony in London, celebrates inspiring
women for their outstanding contributions to business, technology, finance, trade and
leadership. The award underscores women’s pivotal role in shaping the global
economic landscape.

This esteemed recognition emphasizes H.E. Al Mazrouei’s remarkable achievements
and her influential role in reinforcing women’s participation in the financing and trade
sectors. It further acknowledges her dedication to creating pathways for women
professionals to excel and thrive in leadership roles while enhancing economic
resilience and driving innovation.

H.E. Al Mazrouei said: “I dedicate this award to all women who continue to make
their mark across various industries, particularly Emirati women, who embody
unwavering commitment and boundless ambition. In a continuously evolving business
landscape, this recognition underlines the significance of leadership, adaptability, and
innovation in shaping the future of global trade and finance. These three principles are
essential for confronting modern challenges and unlocking new opportunities for
growth and prosperity. This award comes with even greater responsibilities,
encouraging me to move forward with empowering women in entrepreneurship and
inspiring the next generation of female talents to actively contribute to economic
progress and leadership.”

Her Excellency continued: “The UAE stands as a distinguished model for women’s
empowerment. Guided by the vision of our wise leadership, the nation has always been
keen to implement initiatives that would strengthen women’s roles and enhance their
participation across all sectors. A key example is the National Policy for Empowerment
of Emirati Women 2023-2031, led by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak,
Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council
for Motherhood and Childhood (SCMC), Supreme Chairwoman of the Family
Development Foundation (FDF). The policy signifies the UAE’s relentless efforts in
advancing women empowerment to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs) in
line with the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision.”

“Furthermore, women’s empowerment contributes to reinforcing the UAE’s global
reputation. The UAE secured the 10th rank in the Global Soft Power Index, based on a
global report including 193 countries and over 173,000 respondents. In addition, the
country secured top global rankings, including fourth place in Future Growth Potential,