Argaam, the Gulf-focused Financial news portal, took home 2 UAE Web Awards for Best website for Financial Institutions and Best website using Microsoft technology. Winning two prestigious awards since it launched in March 2008 shows that Argaam’s innovative approach to digital financial broadcasting has caught the attention of the Arab population. The event which took place at Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach Hotel on 15th November was attended by IT connoisseurs to appreciate and recognize digital excellence across the region.
The UAE web awards, now running in its 3rd year, was created to recognize excellence in web design and development skills in the UAE. “We are thrilled to be given the chance to participate in this prestigious event, everyone at Argaam staunchly believes in the freedom of information. We strive to provide the Arab world with real time, unbiased financial market news which is each one of ours right” says Tariq Al Asiri, General Manager, Argaam. The UAE Web Awards aim to reward creators for their skills and promote the innovative spirit of web designers to meet professional and international standards, as well as to develop an interactive proactive and reactive community that aims at providing recognition to this sector in the most superlative way. Furthermore, UAE Web Awards is an encouragement for all sectors to showcase their websites and applaud those who have achieved outstanding IT excellence.
There is a strenuous procedure to elect the winners at the UAE Web Awards. The nominees under-go a severe 5 jury scrutiny, these jury’s, which are made up of professionals and designers alike, guarantee that every criteria is judged fairly. When asked what criteria the nominees were judged on Pierre Moukarzel, President of the UAE Web Awards replies “20% creativity, 25% navigation, 25% content, 20% aesthetics and 10% interactivity”.
Argaam, which launched a mere 9 months ago, is proud to bring financial news covering the entire GCC region to native Arab speakers. Argaam managed to tap in to a market where demand had been grossly undermined- the Arab Business population. For more information please visit www.argaam.com
About Argaam: Argaam Company is specialized in providing financial information and economic news covering the stock markets in the Arab Gulf region. Through its financial portal, Argaam sticks to real-time follow-up of the news of all companies registered in GCC markets. Additionally, we provide news of underwritings, quarterly and annual reports of financial companies, researches, reports, key events, company files, financial lists, oil and petrochemical markets. For more information please visit www.argaam.com
