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Press Release

During its participation at TXF MEA in Dubai

Etihad Credit Insurance promotes strategic solutions to enhance national

exports' access to global markets and strengthen the UAE's foreign trade
ecosystem

Dubai, April 16, 2025: Her Excellency Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance
(ECI), highlighted the innovative strategies and solutions adopted by ECI to facilitate the
access of the national exports into key regional and global markets. H.E. Al Mazrouei further
emphasised the impact of strategic initiatives in strengthening the country's position as a
leading global trade hub. and reiterated the significance of export, re-export and non-oil foreign
trade activities in driving this growth, especially through ECI’s role in attaining the economic
objectives of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision, which seeks to boost the UAE’s non-oil exports
to AED 800 billion by the next decade.

This took place during ECI’s participation in the recently concluded TXF MEA 2025
conference in Dubai. The event convened leading experts in trade finance and export credit,
along with representatives from financial institutions, government entities, and multinational
corporations. It served as a significant platform to explore ways for accelerating international
trade and facilitating financial flows across emerging markets.

H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei said: “We are grateful for the continued directives and unwavering
support of the UAE’s wise leadership under which the country continues to make remarkable
strides towards building a more resilient, sustainable and future-ready economic model. At
ECI, we remain steadfast in our dedication to accelerating these efforts by providing solutions
that seamlessly address risks associated with export and re-export activities. We aim to
empower businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, with credit tools that
allow them to venture into new markets and reinforce the appeal and competitiveness of locally
produced non-oil products in targeted regional and international markets.”

Furthermore, H.E. Al Mazrouei highlighted ECI’s continued efforts to identifying new
opportunities to improve the export capabilities of UAE-based businesses, allowing them to
expand their presence in global markets. Her Excellency also underscored the importance of
enhancing engagement in local, regional and international events that focus on promoting the
growth of the export and manufacturing industries, reinforcing trade exchange, and solidifying
economic and trade partnerships and agreements between countries.

During the event, ECI exhibited mechanisms designed to support exporters while addressing
the challenges they confront during global economic uncertainties. Yasmin Bahgat, Head of
Export Finance at ECI, participated in a panel discussion titled ‘Going Local - The Rise of