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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.

Xport Xponential’s vast partner list features 19 key

strategic partners, including both federal and local entities,
which are: the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic

Development, Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development,

Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai Airport

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