Etihad Credit Insurance
Etihad Credit Insurance is the official export credit agency of the United Arab Emirates. The agency "aims to support the economic diversification by guaranteeing commercial and non-commercial risks associated with export and re-export of goods and services".
The ECI's main objective is supporting the diversification of the UAE's economy by supporting non-oil export and imports. By 2020 major industries supported included the chemical industry, steel, construction, cables, food, packaging, electronics, healthcare and printing
History
Founded in February 2018, the ECI is a public joint stock company wholly owned by the UAE federal government and the governments of the emirates of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.In 2021, ECI was voted as a permanent member of the Berne Union.
In 2021, according to the ECI's annual report, the company extended non-oil support of $3.1 billion, to 92 counties, covering 18 sectors. Top destinations for UAE exports included Saudi Arabia, Iraq, India, Oman, Kuwait, and Jordan.