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Al Aqili Furnishings to participate in Qatar's INFDEX 2008

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 30 - 2008 at 11:13
  • PRESS RELEASE

Al Aqili Furnishings (AAF) - the region's leading flooring specialist and interior solutions giant - will be the main sponsor of Qatar's INFDEX Exhibition, running from 18th to 21st May 2008.

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Showcasing its Officeland division during INFDEX, AAF will be the largest exhibitor at the exhibition with an impressive 3000 sq ft stand.

This is the first time AAF has participated in INFDEX, underlining Qatar's growing importance to the company as it embarks on a dynamic plan for regional expansion throughout 2008 and beyond.

"Al Aqili Furnishings has achieved significant success and growth in the UAE over the last ten years, and we have built a $100m business on a solid foundation of infrastructure investment and a reputation for high quality products and high standards of service,"


said Shahriar Khodjasteh, AAF's Group Marketing Director.

"We are now focused on expanding our regional capabilities and retail footprint as part of our expected continued growth plans throughout 2008 and beyond. Qatar is currently undergoing its own enormous growth phase, indicated by the staggering expected 14.3% GDP growth rate for 2008 and the amount of construction and real estate development in progress.

"With the additional demand for flooring and interior solutions for the plethora of new project developments in the country, Qatar's INFDEX 2008 is an ideal platform for us to introduce the Al Aqili Furnishings brand to the industry's key players and decision makers."

A wide range of office and flooring solutions from AAF's Officeland will be on display, including executive lines in full saddle leather from i4Mariani - Italy; patented Glide-Tec chairs from Grammer Office - Germany; stylish and yet ergonomic chairs from Sitia - Italy; metal storage systems from Dieffebi - Italy; as well as system furniture and bench systems from Exbydo - Czech Republic.

"In addition to the diverse range of office interior solutions on display, we are also using the INFDEX Exhibition as a platform to showcase our corporate flooring products from the world's largest producers, Shaw Contract and Masland Contract," continued Khodjasteh.

Shaw Contract Group is the leading flooring provider to the commercial market. With a rich understanding of individual market segments, Shaw Contract Group designs and delivers innovative flooring solutions to meet the requirements of customers in the health care, education, corporate office, government and retail sectors. Shaw Industries is also the largest carpet manufacturer in the world, with a staggering $8bn turnover.

Masland Contract is recognised as the styling leader and producer of new original products to the marketplace, and is a highly respected leader in the industry. Guided by a design sense that has been refined by more than a century of experience, Masland not only recognises new trends as they emerge, but originates trends which others follow.

AAF's regional business expansion plan focuses on increasing its services, reach and product portfolio throughout the Middle East, and has commenced with establishing new partners in Kuwait - Marsco and Al Balad Al Amin. Further partnerships are planned for Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to solidify the copmany's position as a leader in the furnishings industry.
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AAF's office division's philosophy is to deliver exceptional quality and modern, contemporary or classical designs that meet the highest industry standards and customer requirements. Officeland provides a full range of products from high end Executive offices to modular desks units, meeting rooms, reception areas furniture, storage units and partitions, utilising an extensive team of international manufacturers and suppliers.

i4Mariani is one of the most prestigious Italian brands in the market and offers retro-contemporary products that are ideal for providing a high-end office environment, with a strong handicraft tradition, as seen with the use of luxury leather upholstery, result in a unique design combined with durability and quality

Sitia is a leader in quality office furniture, specializing in office seating solutions. The design process follows an office ergonomic study to ensure that the finished product supports the action and movements of working people, and its free flexible design encompasses the human dynamic.

Grammer Office's 'active comfort' philosophy focuses on the principles that make the most comfortable seating systems available. The company collaborates with spinal column and bio-mechanic specialists for the optimal implementation of medical requirements. Grammer Office specialise in the manufacturing of office, cinema, theatre, lecture hall and congress use seating solutions. It is known for its Glide Tech technology in producing office chairs that meet the highest standard of ergonomics, safety and functionality.

Dieffebi are an Italian based manufacturer of high quality metal storage units for office use. It combines design and functionality to deliver the best options for office needs.

About Aqili Furnishings
Al Aqili Furnishings has completed a fabulous journey since being established in 1997. Since its inception ten years ago, Al Aqili Furnishings has paid meticulous attention to align itself with the finest and biggest international suppliers, and now represents 50 of the world's biggest names in every particular area from flooring, fabrics, lighting to residential and office furnishing.

Al Aqili Furnishings flagship flooring and fabric divisions play a key role in the GCC market by supplying for every sector including contracts, retail and distribution (both commercial and residential) across the Gulf.
An increasing number of internal specialised divisions now provide an entire spectrum of interior solutions to match the region's growing demand, in line with the company's vision that 'iconic properties deserve interiors that truly encapsulate their beauty.'

The group has diversified its product offerings by implementing several new furnishing concepts such as Carpetland (the leading flooring specialists in the region), Curtainland, Belight (supplying intelligent lighting systems), Officeland and Quattro (offering a complete spectrum of competitively priced high-quality furniture).

With a reputation for uncompromising quality, AAF has successfully provided a host of intricate and complex solutions for numerous prestigious projects. From Madinat Jumeirah to Emirates Towers and Shangri-La Hotel to the Fairmont, to name a few, the company has the infrastructure to execute the most challenging assignments in a timely and consistent manner. To further compliment the division's achievements, the company continues to enjoy a leading position in the distribution of flooring products to retailers and wholesalers in the region.

In a land of flourishing opportunities, Al Aqili Furnishings believes their clients deserve the finest interior solutions available. In pursuit of this vision, the company continues to build mutually beneficial alliances with core principal brands, suppliers and corporate stakeholders. Setting higher business goals each year, AAF's aim is to go beyond customer expectations, further advance their products and services and continue to lead their core divisions to new levels of accomplishments across the Middle East.

For more information please contact:

Kelly Smith
MCS/Action
Mobile: 050 498 3085

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Bassem Demachkie
Al Aqili Furnishings
Tel: 04 3377717

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