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6/26/25, 8:41 AM Etihad Credit Insurance announces AED 174 million funding raised for SME growth in partnership with four leading banks - Middle …
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
Free Zone, Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ajman Department of Economic

Development, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zones, as well as Fujairah Department of Industry and
Economy. Its financial and banking partners include Emirates Development Bank, Abu Dhabi

Commercial Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Ajman Bank, RAKBANK,
National Bank of Fujairah, International Development Bank, Wio Bank, Al Maryah Community

Bank and Reem Finance. It is also worth noting that since its inception, ECI has insured AED 21
billion in support of local exports and completed underwriting for premiums totalling AED 447
million.

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