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Press Release

On the sidelines of 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE)

ECI signs MoU with Sinosure to strengthen economic cooperation

between UAE and China in key sectors

Shanghai, China - November 06, 2025: Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit
company, and its counterpart in China, Sinosure, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) to enhance bilateral economic cooperation and promote sustainable trade and investment
between the United Arab Emirates and the People’s Republic of China.

The agreement was signed during ECI’s participation at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE)
in Shanghai, on the sidelines of the China–UAE Economic & Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference,
as part of a high-level UAE economic delegation led by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin
Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’
Affairs, on behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The
signing ceremony took place in the presence of H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of
Foreign Trade, and was signed by H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Credit
Insurance, and Mr. Lu Dong, General Manager of Shanghai Branch, Sinosure.

The MoU aims to strengthen economic coopera�on between the UAE and China, par�cularly in the
areas of export credit, trade finance, and risk mi�ga�on. It represents a key milestone in advancing
bilateral support for exporters, investors, and infrastructure projects that align with both na�ons’
long-term strategic interests. The partnership reflects the deepening trade rela�ons between the UAE
and China and underscores their mutual commitment to economic diversifica�on, sustainable
development, and global compe��veness.

H.E. Al Zeyoudi said: “The UAE and China share strong economic ties, marked by robust trade,
significant investment, and extensive cooperation between both our public and private sectors. We
are China’s largest trading partner in the Arab world, with about 60% of Chinese trade being transited
through UAE ports to more than 400 cities across the Middle East and North Africa. This agreement
between Etihad Credit Insurance and Sinosure marks another milestone in deepening our bilateral ties
and opens new avenues for collaboration across priority sectors. As two na�ons commited to
advancing sustainable development and open, rules-based interna�onal trade, this agreement
reflects our shared vision to create new pathways for exporters, investors, and businesses to thrive.
Strengthening collabora�on in export credit and trade finance will facilitate mutual growth and
deepen our bilateral �es.”

Commen�ng on the agreement, H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei said, “The MoU reflects the mutual
commitment of ECI and Sinosure to deepen coopera�on in suppor�ng na�onal exporters and
investors. At ECI, we are dedicated to strengthening our strategic �es, fostering collabora�on, and
exchanging exper�se with leading interna�onal ins�tu�ons and agencies in the fields of insurance,
credit, and guarantees. This partnership with Sinosure represents a significant milestone in our
mission to empower UAE exporters and investors with the confidence and tools to expand globally.
By leveraging our combined exper�se in trade credit and risk management, we aim to unlock new
opportuni�es in high-growth markets, foster sustainable trade flows, and contribute to the long-term
economic resilience of both na�ons.”