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collaboration with ECI to ensure that manufacturers and exporters are equipped

with the tools, knowledge, and capital they need to scale beyond borders.”

The ‘Xport Xponential’ programme was launched to fulfil the dual objectives of
catalysing SMEs’ global expansion and driving SME financing with the help of

partner banks. It was introduced during the third edition of ‘Make It in the

Emirates’ (MIITE), held in May 2024, with the aim of accelerating the global

expansion of UAE-based SMEs by offering financial support and ensuring their

export readiness through innovative trade finance and credit insurance

solutions.

As many as 42 companies applied for the programme, out of which 10 were
shortlisted based on rigorous evaluation criteria. These companies have

collectively generated AED 2.1 billion in turnover to date and are now targeting

expansion into four key markets—Indonesia, India, Saudi Arabia, and Oman—

with a combined export potential of AED 31.3 billion over the next four years

across ten vital sectors. Implemented in collaboration with 19 strategic
partners, the programme exemplifies ECI’s role in driving sustainable economic

growth by connecting businesses with international opportunities and tailored

trade finance solutions.

Since the programme’s inception, ECI’s partnerships with government entities

and banks have increased by 27 per cent, reflecting its role in nurturing a

robust export-enablement ecosystem that connects the public and private

sectors under a unified vision. Partnerships with leading financial institutions
have helped facilitate consistent, reliable support and access to growth-

oriented funding for UAE SMEs. ECI also hosted a workshop in January 2025 to

offer the selected companies’ essential tools and resources, further supporting

their export growth journey. In addition, these companies belong to diverse

economic sectors, showcasing the program’s wide-reaching impact across key
industries.

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