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6/26/25, 8:42 AM Etihad Credit Insurance announces $47.38mln funding for SME growth — TradingView News
Moreover, with export and re-export activities between the UAE and countries

with which we have Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA),

already exceeding AED 390.5 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.”

On her part, Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance, 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.”

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.”

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