Dhaman Is The First Multilateral Investment Guarantee Provider In The World
The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) is a pioneer multinational organization that has provided guarantee services against commercial and non-commercial risks for the last four decades. Established in April 1974 in Kuwait as the first multilateral investment guarantee provider in the world, Dhaman is owned by the governments of Arab states and 4 Arab financial institutions. Dhaman is highly rated by S&P since 2008, reflecting both Dhaman’s very strong business and financial profiles.
In accordance with its establishment convention, Dhaman’s objectives are to:
- Promote the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Arab countries through providing political risk insurance to Arab & non-Arab investors and lenders.
- Enhance Arab exports through providing political and commercial risk insurance to Arab exporters.
Support Arab domestic trade through providing commercial risk insurance to B to B sales.
- Support economic growth in Arab countries through providing political & commercial risk insurance to non-Arab exporters and financial institutions involved in the sales of commodities, raw materials, equipment and other developmentally sound goods and services to Arab importers.
- Carry out research and knowledge sharing activities, technical assistance to Arab FDI promotion agencies and cooperation with Arab & International organizations involved in investment promotion.
With its outstanding expertise for more than 47 years, Dhaman is your partner to guarantee your investments in the Arab countries and your exports worldwide.