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redefining international trade. The discussion also underscored ECI’s commitment to empowering
SMEs, strengthening supply chain resilience, and advancing sustainable trade in alignment with the
UAE 2031 vision’ - which aims to grow the nation’s non-oil exports to AED 800 billion.

“SMEs represent over 94 per cent of UAE enterprises, forming the backbone of our economy, a vital
source of employment, and advancing economic diversity. Initiatives such as Xport Xponential have

already mobilised AED 174 million in SME funding. By empowering SMEs, we strengthen domestic
value chains and attract venture capital and foreign direct investment (FDI) into high-impact, productive
sectors,” H.E. Raja said.

China remains one of the UAE’s most significant trading partners, with bilateral cooperation

strengthened through strategic frameworks such as the UAE-China Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement (CEPA). ECI has played a significant role in facilitating UAE-China trade by
supporting companies entering or expanding into the Chinese market, enabling joint ventures, and

partnering with Chinese financial institutions and export credit agencies, including Sinosure. These
efforts ensure resilient, secure, and sustainable trade and investment flows between the two nations.

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