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6/30/25, 9:11 AM Etihad Credit Insurance Secures AED 174 Million For SME Growth - OneArabia
Etihad Credit Insurance Announces AED 174 Million Funding For SME

Growth Through Banking Partnerships

By OneArabia
Published: Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 18:46 [GST] The 'Xport Xponential' programme by Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) has successfully
raised AED 174 million to support the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE. This funding was secured with assistance

from four banking partners: First Abu Dhabi Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Ajman Bank, and Al Maryah Community Bank. ECI remains dedicated
to securing similar financial support for SMEs through collaboration with other banking partners.

Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of ECI's Board, highlighted the programme's alignment with the Ministry's mission to
develop a flexible economy and robust entrepreneurial ecosystem. He stated: "The ‘Xport Xponential’ programme plays a pivotal role in advancing
the UAE’s ongoing efforts to increase the contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises to the country’s non-oil GDP." The initiative supports the
'We the UAE 2031' strategy, aiming to boost non-oil exports to AED 800 billion and expand foreign trade volume to AED 4 trillion by the next decade.

Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of ECI, emphasised that 'Xport Xponential' empowers UAE businesses to compete globally. She explained that it serves as a
platform for local businesses and potential importers to connect. The programme identifies high-potential export markets, allowing small businesses
to expand internationally with ease. Al Mazrouei added: "ECI’s ‘Xport Xponential’ programme aligns with the UAE’s strategic vision to diversify its

revenue sources away from oil."

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