Etihad Credit Bureau announced new enhancements to its data ecosystem through strategic partnerships with government entities, strengthening the depth and reliability of its corporate credit reporting. Moreover, the expanded integrations aim to provide a more comprehensive view of corporate risk profiles and improve informed decision-making across the market.
New partnerships expand corporate risk indicators
The latest update introduces additional data points through cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and Abu Dhabi Pension Fund. Additionally, these inputs are designed to provide deeper insight into corporate behaviour related to non-banking payment obligations.
As a result, the Bureau said the company credit report will offer a more holistic assessment of payment risk, supporting trust and economic stability.
Officials highlight integration and digital transformation
Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that “establishing strategic and integrated partnerships with various government and private sector entities reflects the Ministry’s commitment to the objectives of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme, advancing digital transformation, and developing a comprehensive national government data ecosystem. This ecosystem enables the secure and reliable exchange of service-related data among relevant entities, enhances government efficiency and improves the quality of government services delivered to customers.”
Khalil Khoori, Under-Secretary of Labour Market and Emiratisation Operations at MoHRE, said, “This cooperation affirms the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing integration and coordination with its strategic partners, particularly through the exchange of data and reliable information that provide an objective view of the labour market, thereby supporting its efficiency and competitiveness and reinforcing the UAE’s leading global position as an ideal destination to live, work, and invest.”
Marwan Ahmad Lutfi, Director General of Etihad Credit Bureau, commented, “At Etihad Credit Bureau, we are actively working with government entities to integrate a wider array of data sources to include financial obligations from non-banking sectors which in turn will further cement the importance of the company credit report in assessing company payment risks.”
Data additions cover trade, labour, and pension obligations
From the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Bureau added indicators related to delayed invoice attestations and associated penalties. Additionally, this strengthens insight into trade-linked financial commitments.
Through its partnership with MoHRE, the Bureau introduced company-level behavioural indicators. These include delays in settling administrative fines, non-compliance with Emiratisation requirements, non-payment of WPS wages, and failure to meet pension contribution obligations with the General Pension and Social Security Authority. Furthermore, the dataset includes classification indicators such as fake establishments.
In collaboration with Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, the Bureau integrated data on outstanding pension contributions and the number of days past due. Therefore, the expanded reporting framework strengthens visibility into corporate compliance and payment discipline across key government-linked obligations.
