Speaking on the occasion, Ahmed Al Qassim, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Corporate Banking at Emirates NBD, said, "We are pleased to sign this partnership agreement with ECI which is aimed at providing financing solutions that will provide increased flexibility to UAE businesses as they pursue their expansion plans. Emirates NBD has always taken the lead in creating innovative financial solutions that benefit the local economy and our joint initiative will serve to reinforce and support the continued development of the nation's economy."