Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, has strengthened trade and investment cooperation with China through active participation in a series of high-level economic events during a UAE Trade Mission led by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs.
The UAE delegation took part in landmark platforms including the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), the China–UAE Economic & Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference, and AIM China Chapter 2025, reflecting the deepening strategic and commercial partnership between the two countries.
At the CIIE, ECI showcased its portfolio of trade credit insurance, market intelligence, and risk mitigation solutions, offering delegates and businesses insights into how the organisation supports exporters and investors expanding into global markets.
During the China–UAE Economic & Trade Cooperation Promotion Conference, Raja Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of ECI, joined a panel titled “Logistics, Trade, and Advanced Manufacturing.” She highlighted the UAE’s role as a strategic gateway for international commerce and emphasised ECI’s commitment to enabling sustainable, secure trade growth.
“ECI serves as a catalyst for UAE exporters’ global success by providing protection, intelligence, and connectivity,” said Al Mazrouei. “Through our global network of over 400 million companies, we help UAE businesses identify buyers, suppliers, and emerging trade opportunities.”
She also noted that trade insurance and export credit mechanisms are evolving to deepen UAE–China cooperation, particularly in co-manufacturing and industrial investment projects.
At the AIM Congress China Chapter 2025, during a panel discussion titled “Capital Flow in a New Multipolar World,” Al Mazrouei highlighted how global capital dynamics and technological innovation are transforming international trade.
She reaffirmed ECI’s dedication to empowering SMEs, building resilient supply chains, and advancing sustainable trade in line with the UAE 2031 Vision, which targets AED 800 billion in non-oil exports.
“SMEs make up over 94 percent of UAE enterprises, driving employment, innovation, and diversification,” Al Mazrouei added. “Initiatives like Xport Xponential have already mobilised AED 174 million in SME funding. By empowering SMEs, we enhance domestic value chains and attract venture capital and foreign direct investment into high-impact sectors.”
