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Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), employed nine participants of its National Accelerator Programme, after successful completion of their intensive training through select leading industry professionals, academicians of reputed institutions.
The Accelerator Programme initiative by the UAE Federal export credit company is aligned with the UAE Vision 2021 and not only encourages skill development and talent involvement in the government export credit insurance sector, but also supports the government’s strategy to promote the participation of UAE nationals in strategic economic sectors.
The first of its kind in the UAE, the National Accelerator Programme provides specialised training to young Emirati nationals, focusing on the significance and functions of ECI in stimulating and sustaining the UAE’s non-oil exports, trade, and investments.
The 18-week training programme was specially designed to give young Emiratis a better understanding of export credit insurance.
Saed Al Awadi, CEO of Dubai Export Development Corporation, and Board Member and Chairman of the Executive Committee at ECI, said, “Etihad Credit Insurance has always been committed to the country’s goals of investing in the potential of UAE nationals and in improving their skill set.”
“Our latest initiative – the National Accelerator Programme – is highly significant as it is aligned with the country’s objective of unlocking the potential of its citizens and enabling them to be a driving force in the transformation of the UAE. On this occasion of the successful completion of the NAP, I would like to congratulate the trainees and likewise wish them all the best for their journey at ECI,” he concluded.