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Ajman Bank’s unwavering commitment to supporting the

UAE’s national agenda, particularly Ajman Vision 2030

and We the UAE 2031, by providing Sharia-compliant
financing solutions that enable local businesses to scale

internationally. The AED 174 million in funding collectively

raised through this initiative is a powerful testament to the
strength of public-private sector collaboration. We will

continue to build on this momentum by enabling

innovative trade finance and expanding our role as a

catalyst for sustainable economic development.”

Mohammed Wassim Khayata, CEO of Al Maryah
Community Bank, commented: “We are proud to partner

with Etihad Credit Insurance on the ‘Xport Xponential’

programme, which represents a significant milestone in
empowering the UAE’s SMEs to access global markets

with confidence. At Al Maryah Community Bank, we are

committed to offering fully digital, fast, and innovative

financing solutions that simplify exporters’ daily operations
and enhance their global competitiveness.

This initiative not only aligns with the UAE’s vision to

diversify its economy and boost non-oil exports but also

opens new opportunities for local businesses in vital
sectors to thrive internationally. We look forward to

continuing our 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

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