December 6, 2024

EDB And CBI Alliance Launches Joint Credit Guarantee Program

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Emirates Development Bank and Commercial Bank International empower SMEs through credit guarantee partnership. Image Courtesy: Emirates Development Bank
Emirates Development Bank and Commercial Bank International empower SMEs through credit guarantee partnership. Image Courtesy: Emirates Development Bank

In a move to significantly boost financial inclusion and empower SMEs, Emirates Development Bank (“EDB” or “the Bank”), the key financial engine of economic development and industrial advancement in the UAE, has partnered with Commercial Bank International (CBI), a leading UAE bank, for a joint credit guarantee program.

Commercial Bank International is the 13th bank to join EDB’s Credit Guarantee Scheme
Commercial Bank International is the 13th bank to join EDB’s Credit Guarantee Scheme

According to Industry sources, this strategic partnership marks CBI’s Inclusion as the 13th commercial bank to join EDB’s Credit Guarantee Scheme, further consolidating the Bank’s success in providing crucial access to finance for SMEs. The scheme has already provided significant financing exceeding AED 1.5 billion; thereby boosting financial inclusion and promotes entrepreneurship and economic opportunity.

Industry sources further confirmed that under this partnership, EDB will guarantee up to 50% of the loan amount provided by CBI to eligible SMEs, significantly reducing the risk for both parties. The scheme will enable CBI to confidently extend financing to a wider range of SMEs, including those in the priority sectors identified by EDB that may have previously struggled to access traditional financing options.

Emirates Development Bank and Commercial Bank International empower SMEs through credit guarantee partnership. Image Courtesy: Emirates Development Bank
Emirates Development Bank and Commercial Bank International empower SMEs through credit guarantee partnership. Image Courtesy: Emirates Development Bank

H.E. Ahmed Al Naqbi, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Development Bank, highlighted that the strategic collaboration between EDB and CBI is a powerful example of how public and private sector institutions can work together to create a more supportive environment for SMEs, ultimately driving economic growth and diversification in the UAE.

“At EDB, we believe that SMEs are the backbone of a diversified and resilient economy. Our Credit Guarantee Scheme is a testament to our commitment to providing these vital businesses with the financing they need to thrive. This partnership with CBI is a significant step forward in our mission to drive financial inclusion and empower SMEs across the UAE. By leveraging the strengths of both banks, we can create a more supportive and accessible financing landscape, enabling SMEs to unlock their full potential and contribute even more significantly to the nation’s economic growth”, stated His Excellency.

Commenting on the partnership, Ali Sultan Rakkad Al Amri, Chief Executive Officer of CBI, stated: “Our partnership with EDB reflects our dedication to further empowering SMEs and fostering innovation in line with the UAE’s long-term economic vision. By offering a carefully tailored suite of financial products and services, we can equip SMEs with the resources they need to expand their portfolios, innovate and meaningfully contribute to the ever-growing UAE economy. Through this collaboration, we look forward to working with EDB to make financing more accessible and to supporting the SME sector across the UAE to thrive.”

Industry sources further added that this partnership displays both EDB and CBI’s commitment to boost a thriving and more integrated financial ecosystem for SMEs in the UAE. The joining of CBI boosts the reach of the Credit Guarantee Scheme, which contributes significantly to the accomplishment of EDB’s goal to offer AED30 billion in financing for 13,500 companies by 2026.

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