Etihad Credit Insurance Wins Top Global Export Finance Award at TXF Global 2025
Held from June 10 to 12, the event gathered over 1,500 global leaders in export credit and project finance. ECI participated as a strategic sponsor, aligning with its efforts to strengthen international partnerships and support the UAE's 'We the UAE 2031' vision to double national exports and broaden the country's trade reach.
ECI was awarded the 'TXF Commodity Trader Export Finance Deal of the Year 2024' for its role in facilitating the global export of UAE-originated commodities for Trafigura, one of the world's leading commodity trading companies. The deal was executed in partnership with Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), and Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB). 'This award reaffirms ECI's vital contribution to driving national economic growth through innovative financing,'
said Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of ECI. 'It reflects a strategic collaboration that not only supports the export of essential commodities but also showcases the competitiveness of the UAE's trade ecosystem.'
Beyond the award, ECI engaged in bilateral meetings with global financial institutions and export agencies, exploring new avenues for collaboration and expansion.
The TXF Global 2025 conference also featured in-depth discussions on sustainable trade finance and the evolving role of export credit agencies worldwide, providing ECI with a platform to share its vision and strengthen its presence in international markets.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
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