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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 Regional ECAs in Africa and the Middle East,’ alongside a group of renowned industry experts. The session explored the latest trends
and challenges impacting the sector while also underscoring significant growth prospects and expansion potential in both regional and
global markets.

The TXF MEA conference is a key platform that convenes leading experts from the export and project finance sectors, in addition to
representatives from export credit agencies and financial institutions across the region. It seeks to cultivate partnerships between export
credit agencies and key stakeholders, drive innovation, promote economic diversification, and reinforce trade exchanges to strengthen
the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)’s position as a thriving global investment and trade hub.

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