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6/30/25, 9:06 AM Etihad Credit Insurance raises Dh174 million for SME growth | Khaleej Times
Etihad Credit Insurance raises Dh174 million for SME growth

As many as 42 companies applied for the programme, out of which 10 were shortlisted

Published: Wed 25 Jun 2025, 6:17 PM
Khaleej Times Staff
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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.. Photo: Supplied photo

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, announced that its ‘Xport Xponential’ programme has
helped raise Dh174 million in funding to support the growth of SMEs. The working capital was raised with the support of four of
ECI’s banking partners: First Abu Dhabi Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Ajman Bank, and Al Maryah Community Bank. ECI
also remains committed to securing similar funding and capital for SMEs in collaboration with its other banking partners.

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 offering financial support and ensuring
their export readiness through innovative trade finance and credit insurance solutions.

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