The Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) underscored its commitment to strengthening the global trade ecosystem by sponsoring the GTR Asia 2025 conference, held in Singapore from 2–3 September. The event focused on trade finance, banking, fintech, supply chain strategies, lending, and the role of digitalization and AI in shaping the future.
On the sidelines of the conference, Saudi EXIM CEO H.E. Eng. Saad bin Abdulaziz Alkhalb, and his delegation held bilateral meetings with leaders of ECAs and global financial institutions to discuss future opportunities for strengthening trade relations and enhancing the global reach of Saudi exports.
Speaking at a GTR Asia panel discussion entitled “Better together: How are ECAs and DFIs collaborating?", Mr. Yahya Alharthi, Saudi EXIM Director of Strategy and Official Spokesperson, highlighted the Bank's pivotal role in enabling global trade as a key partner in export financing and credit insurance, mitigating risks linked to export and import activities, and addressing economic and geopolitical challenges
Mr. Alharthi underlined the strategy of Saudi EXIM to expand collaboration with local and international financial institutions and leading global trading houses, providing both financial and non-financial services to strengthen the competitiveness of Saudi non-oil exports in over 150 countries. He also noted the Bank's focus on supporting companies of all sizes, with SMEs representing more than 40% of its client base, and the integration of sustainability and ESG principles into its corporate identity.
Saudi EXIM participated in an exhibition held alongside the conference, with the aim of expanding its strategic partnerships and exploring trade opportunities through knowledge exchange and international cooperation.
