Al Masraf and Finneva Partner to Empower UAE SMEs

Al Masraf (The Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade) has entered into a strategic partnership with Finneva Information Technologies LLC (Finneva) to launch cutting-edge Supply Chain Finance solutions tailored for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE. This initiative aims to strengthen financial access for businesses in vital sectors, enhancing cash flow management, optimizing working capital, and promoting sustainable growth.

Agreement Signing at Global Trade Review MENA 2025

The formal agreement was signed by Fuad Mohamed, CEO of Al Masraf, and Anthony Manning, General Manager and Executive Director of Finneva, during the prestigious Global Trade Review MENA 2025 event. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the advancement of trade finance solutions for SMEs across the region.

Comprehensive Supply Chain Finance Solutions

Under this partnership, Al Masraf and Finneva will introduce an innovative range of Supply Chain Finance products, utilizing the financial strength of anchor corporations to provide liquidity and mitigate risks for SMEs. Finneva, a DIFC-registered entity specializing in financial services, is committed to enhancing financial inclusion through structured and specialized financing solutions. These offerings include:

> Payables Finance: This solution allows buyers to optimize working capital while ensuring lower-cost payments.

> Receivables Finance: Suppliers benefit from faster payment cycles, leveraging the creditworthiness of buyers to access immediate funds.

On this occasion, Fuad Mohamed, CEO, Al Masraf said, “This collaboration with Finneva marks a pivotal moment in our ongoing efforts to redefine financial support for SMEs, offering them not just solutions, but strategic tools that drive efficiency, enhance liquidity, and empower sustainable growth. By leveraging innovative, digitized financial solutions, we aim to unlock new avenues of growth, ensuring that SMEs remain resilient, competitive, and equipped to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving business environment. Through this collaboration, we are reinforcing our commitment to the UAE’s vision of elevating SMEs as a cornerstone of the national economy.”

Anthony Manning, GM and Executive Director, Finneva, said, “Our collaboration with Al Masraf is a testament to our shared commitment to enhancing the financial infrastructure for SMEs in the UAE. By introducing tailored, digitized supply chain finance solutions, we aim to provide SMEs with the liquidity and flexibility they need to accelerate their business potential and improve their financial resilience.”

Empowering SMEs for Sustainable Growth

According to the UAE Ministry of Economy, SMEs are crucial to the country’s economic diversification, job creation, and development of national talent. Projections indicate that the UAE will host over 1 million SMEs by 2030, solidifying their role as a key driver of long-term economic growth.

This partnership between Al Masraf and Finneva represents a significant step toward equipping SMEs with the financial tools they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive market.