Exhibiting Strategic Export Solutions at TXF MEA 2025, ECI Aims to Enhance UAE's Global Trade Influence
In the heart of Dubai, the TXF MEA 2025 conference recently brought together global experts, government officials, and multinational stakeholders to discuss regional growth trends and the evolving role of Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) in expanding market access. One of the key participants was Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE's federal export credit company, whose strategic innovations were presented at the event.
Raja Al Mazrouei, the CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance, emphasized the UAE's commitment to becoming a leading global trade hub. Al Mazrouei, who also participated in a panel discussion titled 'Going Local - The Rise of Regional ECAs in Africa and the Middle East,' highlighted the UAE's dedication to enhancing participation in platforms that foster trade partnerships and manufacturing growth.
ECI's strategic innovations are directly aligned with the UAE's "We the UAE 2031" vision, which aims to significantly boost non-oil exports and diversify the economy. One such innovation is the Xport Xponential Programme, an initiative that has facilitated AED 174 million in funding to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE export sector. By collaborating with multiple banking partners such as First Abu Dhabi Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Ajman Bank, and Al Maryah Community Bank, the programme plays a pivotal role in advancing SME contributions to the non-oil GDP, thus supporting economic diversification and export expansion goals under the national strategy.
Another significant innovation by ECI is the execution of a first-of-its-kind strategic deal, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Exports Office, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Natixis. This deal, recognized internationally with the "Deal of the Year" award at TXF Global 2025, showcases ECI's capacity to develop innovative financing models that expand the UAE's exports of essential commodities and enhance its competitiveness globally.
ECI is also integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to reshape credit risk analysis and build smarter compliance frameworks. This innovation improves efficiency and governance in export credit insurance, enabling Emirati companies to confidently navigate international markets.
In addition, ECI is actively expanding its network with financial institutions, development banks, and export credit agencies through international collaborations and bilateral meetings at events like TXF Global 2025. This helps the UAE access new markets and enhance export credit facilities.
The "We the UAE 2031" strategy aims to increase non-oil exports to AED 800 billion and expand the total foreign trade volume to AED 4 trillion by 2031. ECI's financial empowerment of SMEs through the Xport Xponential programme directly supports the goal of increasing SME contributions to the non-oil GDP, a crucial pillar of economic diversification. By innovating export financing through strategic partnerships and technological integration, ECI enhances the competitiveness and resilience of Emirati exporters on the global stage, thereby supporting the vision's export growth targets.
Furthermore, ECI is working on initiatives to uncover new market opportunities for UAE businesses and presenting mechanisms to help UAE exporters manage global economic uncertainties. These efforts are crucial in developing a flexible, future-ready economy as envisaged in the national agenda.
In summary, ECI's strategic innovations in funding SMEs, pioneering export finance deals, technology adoption, and global collaboration are central to fulfilling the UAE's ambition to diversify its economy and substantially grow non-oil exports as set out in the "We the UAE 2031" vision. The purpose of TXF MEA 2025 was to strengthen collaboration, drive innovation, and promote economic diversification across the MENA region, making it an ideal platform for ECI to showcase its strategic initiatives.
- Raja Al Mazrouei, the CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), underscored the UAE's ambition to be a leading global trade hub.
- Al Mazrouei's statements were made in a panel discussion titled 'Going Local - The Rise of Regional ECAs in Africa and the Middle East.'
- ECI's strategic innovations are in line with the UAE's "We the UAE 2031" vision, aiming to significantly boost non-oil exports and diversify the economy.
- One such innovation is the Xport Xponential Programme, an initiative that has facilitated AED 174 million in funding for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE export sector.
- ECI is also integrating advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to improve credit risk analysis and compliance frameworks, enhancing efficiency and governance in export credit insurance.
- The UAE's future economic growth depends on ECI's strategic initiatives in funding SMEs, pioneering export finance deals, technology adoption, and global collaboration, as these efforts support the "We the UAE 2031" strategy's objectives of increasing non-oil exports and expanding the total foreign trade volume.
