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ECI also remains committed to securing similar funding and capital for SMEs in collaboration with its other banking

partners.

The programme’s closing ceremony was held under the patronage of Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, the Minister of
Economy and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Etihad Credit Insurance.

The event aligns with the Ministry’s mission to develop a flexible future economy and robust entrepreneurial
ecosystem by facilitating investment and talent attraction.

Bin Touq stated, “The ‘Xport Xponential’ programme plays a pivotal role in advancing the UAE’s ongoing efforts to
increase the contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises to the country’s non-oil GDP. It also directly supports

the objectives of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ national strategy, which aims to increase non-oil exports to Dh800 billion and
expand foreign trade volume to Dh4 trillion by the next decade.

Moreover, with export and re-export activities between the UAE and countries with which we have Comprehensive
Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA), already exceeding Dh390.5 billion, the initiative leverages existing trade

momentum to help SMEs unlock the untapped potential of these markets, particularly as the UAE continues to

expand its economic and trade partnerships with key strategic markets worldwide.”

CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance, Raja Al Mazrouei, highlighted ECI’s role in empowering UAE-based businesses to

compete on a global level.

She stated that ‘Xport Xponential’ serves as a dynamic platform for local businesses and potential importers to

connect.

Al Mazrouei further stated that the programme identifies high-potential export markets for a wide range of products,

allowing small businesses to expand globally with greater ease and confidence.

She added, “ECI’s ‘Xport Xponential’ programme aligns with the UAE’s strategic vision to diversify its revenue
sources away from oil. It offers integrated financial and insurance solutions, particularly to SMEs, enabling them to

scale internationally, while mitigating major export-related risks.”

Group Head of Personal, Business, Wealth, and Privileged Client Banking Group at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB),

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