Atradius opens DIFC office to bolster Middle East presence

Atradius launches new DIFC hub
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By Shilpa Annie Joseph, Sr. Content Head
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Atradius, a global leader in trade credit insurance and risk management, has established operations in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial center in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region.

This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the company’s Middle East growth strategy, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its presence in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region.

This expansion strengthens Atradius’ ability to deliver comprehensive insurance management services, providing greater support to its insurance partners across the MENA region.

By joining DIFC’s globally recognized financial ecosystem and operating under the robust regulatory framework of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Atradius – through its local partners – is now better positioned to offer innovative trade credit solutions tailored to businesses navigating today’s complex global markets.

Atradius’ Expansion to DIFC

Roeland Punt, Senior Executive Officer at Atradius Trade Credit (Re)Insurance (DIFC) Ltd., said that, “DIFC offers the ideal platform for the company to deepen collaboration with our local partners and reinforce our regional presence, enabling companies to trade with confidence. Our priority is to help businesses in the MENA region mitigate payment risks and expand securely.”

Salmaan Jaffery, Chief Business Development Officer at DIFC Authority, stated that, “We are delighted to welcome Atradius, one of the world’s foremost credit insurers, to DIFC, continuing our track record of supporting leading global institutions expanding in the region.”

“By establishing its Middle East hub here, it can offer clients innovative trade credit solutions that help businesses manage risk, expand securely, and unlock new growth opportunities across the MENA region through its partner network,” Jaffery added.

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