Dubai- November 25, 2007: EFT has awarded Arabian Aluminium Company a contract worth more than AED 70 million, for the installation of the exterior cladding and curtain wall on the Emirates Financial Towers development, situated in the Dubai Financial Center.

The agreement stipulates that Arabian Aluminium (one of Al Ghurair construction firms) are to install special high-performance exterior glazing with superior specifications for the EFT - to enhance its appearance and add luster and brightness to the landmark towers that feature an elite design and finishing. 

Commenting on the agreement, Mr. Hani Abu Auida, EFT Chief Executive Officer said: "Our deal with Arabian Aluminium Company represents one of the most significant phases in the overall project, as the glazing works will reflect the distinguished facade of the iconic Emirate Financial Towers".

The glazing panels were designed and fabricated in a way that ensures easy installation, integrity and harmony.

"We have been striving to select reliable partners to execute the towers to the highest standards. Therefore for this job, we have chosen Arabian Aluminium co, one of the most professional and trust worthy suppliers of designing and compacting Aluminium and glazing works for large projects. They have already achieved a milestone with the Burj Dubai project and are committed to reaching the highest artistic and professional standards - without compromising on the deadline", Abu Auida added.

Mr Bashar Kayali, Arabian Aluminium co General Manager, said: "Even though we have had a long experience and fruitful record that accompany large projects and the most beautiful exterior glazing, we are sure that our experience with EFT will add a new record to our achievements, due to the high characteristics and international standards the project has, in addition to its critical designs and accuracy of work".  

Emirates Financial Towers has awarded another contract worth AED 3 million to Pro-Bel Enterprises Limited to provide regular cleaning services for the exterior part of the towers, in a bid to maintain a shimmering façade of the landmark project.

"We have selected Pro-Bel Enterprises Limited as they developed a unique and revolutionary method to provide the best performance and safety in cleaning services", Abu Auida said.

Pro-Bel  will employ the latest technologies to auto wash and clean the windows on a regular basis, to help ensure the everlasting shine and splendor of the facade, while setting new benchmarks in safety, as the auto cleaning process will not need the use of scaffoldings nor manpower .  

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About EFT:
EFT was designed on the classiest standards ever to be a multi use project. It offers wide spaces of first class offices in outstanding modern designs. Coalescing premier commercial and residential space, the architects of the stylish Emirates Financial Towers have presented a unique design that features a distinctive elliptical profile with an embedded transparent Sky Bridge. EFT is a unique mix between residential and commercial spaces designed in a highly modern way to reveal the beauty of the towers.

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