Dubai, UAE: Dubai-based Engineering Contracting Company (ECC), has announced that it is celebrating 42 years of business in the UAE.

Alongside the company’s anniversary milestone, ECC said that it recently delivered eight per cent growth for 2016, despite the slowdown in the market, and has grown in terms of manpower and machinery, currently employing more than 7,000 highly qualified team members.

The company said its positive annual growth figures are largely attributed to its delivery, reputation and strong financial position.

Key clients of company include: The Ruler’s Office, Emaar Properties, Dubai Properties, Dubai Islamic Bank, Dubai Investment, Deyaar, Damac, Union Properties, Emirates Telecommunications Corp. (Etisalat), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Dubai Festival City (DFC), Zayed University, the Roads Transportation Authority (RTA) and many more.

Commenting on the company’s growth, Hatem Farah, Founder and Chairman of ECC, said: “Throughout our 42-year history, we have successfully weathered both market challenges and periods of rapid development by pacing our own expansion. Our growth and current position can be credited to our strength as a company and long-standing reputation in the UAE.”