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6/26/25, 8:42 AM Etihad Credit Insurance Announces AED 174 Million Funding For SME Growth In Partnership With Four Leading Banks - UrduPoint
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.”

Futoon Hamdan AlMazrouei, Group Head of Personal, business, Wealth and

Privileged Client Banking Group at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), said: “First Abu

Dhabi Bank is pleased to be a banking partner of “ECI’s Xport Xponential

programme”, an initiative that reflects the UAE’s strategic vision for economic
diversification and sustainable growth. We are strongly aligned with the

Ministry of Economy’s mission to foster a flexible, future-ready economy and a

vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem by enabling investment and

attracting top talent. By empowering SMEs with access to working capital and

innovative trade finance solutions, we are unlocking new opportunities for
global growth. The programme strengthens the UAE’s competitiveness and

supports its ambition to expand trade across strategic international markets.”

On the collaboration, Dr. Bernd van Linder, CEO of Commercial Bank of Dubai,

stated: “Commercial Bank of Dubai is proud to be a foundational partner in

ECI’s Xport Xponential programme. With a legacy of over five decades in
backing the growth of the UAE, we continue to demonstrate our commitment

today by empowering the nation’s vibrant SME sector and creating tangible

impact that supports the economic diversification and global competitiveness of

the UAE. We look forward to continuing our work with ECI to unlock even

greater opportunities for businesses across the Emirates, building on the
significant momentum already achieved.”

Mustafa Al Khalfawi, CEO of Ajman Bank, said: “We are proud to be part of the

‘Xport Xponential’ programme in collaboration with Etihad Credit Insurance,

which represents a significant milestone in empowering SMEs to access new

growth frontiers.

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