Etihad Credit Insurance Recognised as Leading Export Credit Agency in MENA Region
Etihad Credit Insurance has been honoured with a prestigious award at the GTR+ MEA Leaders in Trade Awards 2026, underscoring its instrumental role in supporting UAE exporters and strengthening the nation's non-oil trade sector.
Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI) has received recognition as the Leading Export Credit Agency in the Middle East and North Africa at the GTR+ MEA Leaders in Trade Awards 2026, reflecting the organisation’s pivotal contributions to the region’s trade and finance sector.
The accolade emerges from the inaugural GTR+ MEA Awards readers’ vote, which identifies institutions demonstrating exceptional visibility, influence and impact across the Middle East and Africa. The award underscores ECI’s distinguished standing amongst trade and finance professionals across the region.
As the UAE’s Federal export credit company, Etihad Credit Insurance plays a vital role in nurturing the nation’s export ecosystem and empowering businesses to seize international opportunities with enhanced confidence and security. The organisation provides a comprehensive suite of export credit and trade finance solutions tailored to the needs of UAE exporters and enterprises navigating the complexities of global commerce.
Through its offerings, ECI assists businesses in managing both commercial and political risks whilst safeguarding against non-payment scenarios. The organisation further supports companies in accessing the financing necessary to pursue expansion into markets worldwide, thereby strengthening their competitive position internationally.
Operating as a cornerstone institution within the UAE’s trade infrastructure, ECI collaborates with businesses, financial institutions and international partners to facilitate seamless trade transactions, enhance export competitiveness and catalyse sustainable growth of non-oil exports. This collaborative approach reinforces the UAE’s position as a diversified, export-oriented economy.
The GTR+ MEA Leaders in Trade Awards programme recognises institutions instrumental in shaping the trade finance landscape and fostering economic advancement across the Middle East and Africa region, celebrating those organisations advancing cross-border commerce and financial innovation.
Source: WAM