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Al Hassan Group wins Runner Up Award in Pan Arab Web Awards 2011 (8 June 2011)

The Al Hassan Group recently received a major award for its industry-leading website at the 7th Pan Arab Web Awards held at the Intercontinental Phoenicia Hotel in Beirut, Lebanon.

As the only Omani Company to receive such an award, Al Hassan added yet another feather to its cap when the company was announced as runner up in the Health, Safety and Environment Category.

This annual regional event is organised by the Pan Arab Web Awards Academy. The awards aim to raise the standards of web design and website functionality throughout the region whilst promoting the spirit of innovation and creativity. Winners of the annual competition are selected by a jury of industry professionals who vote according to guidelines that follow international best practice. Points are awarded across five key areas including concepts and creativity, technical and usability, content and information architecture, visual design and interactivity.

Commenting on the award, Mr. Maqbool Ali Salman, Managing Director, Al Hassan Group of Companies, said, "We are extremely proud to receive this prestigious award. It is an honour to be recognized by an international jury and this recognition, definitely, motivates us to continue setting the standard for a world-class website that delivers business results. The award is also a true accolade to the great efforts and capabilities of the in-house Web Development team."

He highlighted, "We are also extremely proud of our HSE performance; the Health and Safety of our people is our top most priority. Our HSE & Sustainable Development policies and philosophies are actively propagated throughout our whole organization at all levels. Our record and reputation in the market bears testimony to this. To achieve recognition in this area is something that we are delighted to receive, hopefully it sets a good example for others to follow and ultimately will improve the whole of the industry."

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