APID, Association of Professional Interior Designers, signs new partnership with ADNIC as Exclusive Insurance Partner

Fast Growing Interior Design Industry Gains Top Insurance Ally

Dubai, UAE, 16 July 2014

The Association of Professional Interior Designers (APID) today announced a strategic collaboration with Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), one of the region's leading providers of insurance solutions for individuals as their exclusive insurance partner.

As part of the agreement, ADNIC will provide advantageous insurance terms to APID's individual and corporate members, while allowing them to tap into ADNIC's wealth of experience and expertise in insurance. ADNIC will provide products highly relevant to the interior design industry, such as professional indemnity, public liability, employer's liability, project insurance, commercial property insurance and others. APID members will also enjoy ADNIC's nationwide branch and sales and service center network.

"Interior design is a creative endeavour but we must also focus on running a solid business. APID is delighted to partner with ADNIC, specialists at insuring potential liability, to offer our members comprehensive products at preferential rates so we can spend more time being creative knowing that our interests and those of our clients are well protected," explained Farida Kamber Al Awadhi, President, Association of Professional Interior Designers. She added, "As a professional body, the association encourages our members to adhere to the highest design standards and manage risk to protect their business. In broad terms, this fosters future economic development, helping to secure Dubai's recognition as design hub in the Middle East."

ADNIC's Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Walid Sidani said: "We are pleased to be collaborating with a prominent UAE association such as APID. The initiative will strengthen our company's presence within the UAE's interior design sector, while providing important benefits for APID members."

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About Association of Professional Interior Designers:
The Association of Professional Interior Designers (APID) is the only professional membership organization representing the interior design industry across the Gulf region. APID, as member of the International Federation of Interior Designers/Architects, is committed to the global advancement of the interiors community. Upholding the highest standards and best practice in Interior Design, APID attests to the qualifications of its professional members by issuing the certificate of membership. Individual interior designers, design consultancies and industry suppliers can become regular members of the association. APID serves its members by providing a platform between professionals and its partners in academia, government and the media to exchange ideas, improve standards, share best practice and raise awareness on issues of concern to the interior design profession. Since 2005, APID has been providing its members with learning opportunities through a Seminar Series and with occasions to interact and network during regular monthly gatherings that bring inspirational speakers and innovative ideas to the community. To learn more about APID, visit www.apid.ae

For more information or additional photos, please contact Maham Hanif, Communications & Marketing Manager, APID at maham@apid.ae Mobile: 056 674 8847