ECC signs up Instinctif Partners as media partner

Engineering Contracting Company (ECC), one of the leading contracting companies in the region, has appointed Instinctif Partners as its new business communications agency for the Middle East region. The appointment will see Instinctif Partners roll-out an integrated communications strategy that encompasses corporate reputation, media relations, media training, digital support and events management, in addition to supporting ECC with all content development and strategic business communications consulting. As one of the UAE’s market leaders in providing engineering solutions, ECC is known for providing unique design and build solutions. Completed, managed, as well as ongoing projects include key sectors such as hospitality, residential, commercial, historical, educational, institutional, industrial, healthcare, leisure and retail. Its key clients include Emaar Properties, Dubai Investments Real Estate Company, Etisalat, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Union Properties, Dubai Festival City (DFC), Deyaar, Damac and the Roads Transportation Authority (RTA). Samantha Bartel Al Khalaf, the managing partner at Instinctif Partners Middle East, said: "We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with ECC at this exciting time in the company’s journey. As one of the UAE’s oldest companies operating in the construction sector, it is an honour to work together to ensure many more years of success to come." "Our objective is to build and maintain a leadership position for our client, strengthening their already excellent reputation, while adding value to their daily operations – ultimately showcasing ECC as thought leaders in their industry," she stated. Cian Farah, the managing director, ECC, said: "Our decision to appoint Instinctif Partners as our public relations agency is a reflection of their reputation and track-record servicing well-known clients in the region. We are therefore pleased to have partnered with an agency capable of serving our diverse and unique requirements.” Instinctif Partners’ areas of expertise include capital markets, corporate affairs, public policy, engagement, life sciences, content and creative, strategic insight and research. It operates from 23 offices across 13 countries, with its Middle East operations headquartered in Dubai, serving clients across the GCC and the Mena region