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11/10/25, 9:07 AM Etihad Credit Insurance Strengthens UAE–China Trade Partnership During High-Level Mission to Shanghai
The mission, led by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the
Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, saw the participation of senior UAE officials and
business leaders at several landmark events — including the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE),

the China-UAE Economic & Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference, and the AIM China Chapter 2025.

ECI’s participation underscored its commitment to facilitating cross-border trade, protecting exporters, and
fostering economic resilience in line with the UAE’s “We the UAE 2031” Vision, which targets AED 800 billion
in non-oil exports.

At the China International Import Expo, ECI showcased its suite of trade credit insurance solutions, market
intelligence services, and risk mitigation tools designed to empower UAE exporters to expand safely into global
markets. The ECI booth attracted wide interest from international delegates and companies exploring
partnerships with UAE firms.

During the China-UAE Economic & Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference, Raja Al Mazrouei, Chief

Executive Officer of Etihad Credit Insurance, participated in a panel titled “Logistics, Trade, and Advanced
Manufacturing”. She emphasized the UAE’s unique position as a global trade and logistics hub, connecting East
and West through world-class infrastructure and forward-looking trade policies.

Al Mazrouei highlighted that ECI acts as a catalyst for growth, offering financial protection and intelligence

tools that help UAE exporters access new markets and build resilience. “Through our global network connecting
over 400 million companies, ECI enables businesses — especially SMEs — to identify new buyers, suppliers,
and trade opportunities worldwide,” she noted.

She also pointed out the growing synergy between the UAE and China in co-manufacturing and industrial

collaboration, describing trade insurance and export credit as “powerful enablers” of this evolving partnership.

In another key session, “Capital Flow in a New Multipolar World”, held as part of AIM Congress China Chapter
2025, Al Mazrouei discussed the shifting global financial landscape and the pivotal role of innovation and
industrial diversification in shaping future trade patterns.

She reaffirmed ECI’s commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) — the backbone of

the UAE economy — by providing them with funding, risk coverage, and access to global markets. “SMEs
represent over 94 percent of UAE enterprises, forming a vital source of employment and innovation,” Al
Mazrouei said. “Initiatives like Xport Xponential, which has already mobilised AED 174 million in SME

funding, demonstrate our ongoing efforts to strengthen domestic value chains and attract foreign direct
investment.”

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