Muscat: European Motors, The official distributor of Peugeot in Oman, was presented with two prestigious awards at the 8th edition of The Oman Web Awards for their website www.peugeot.om. European Motors took home the 'Silver Award' in the 'Automotive' category and 'Bronze Award' in the '.om Extension' category. The competition was created to recognize excellence in web design and web development skills, while ultimately encouraging a greater awareness towards digital communication in all sectors of the economy.
The 8th edition of The Oman Web Awards (OWA) Ceremony 2014 took place at the Majan Ballroom in Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, under the auspicious of H.E. HamoodSangour Al Zadjali, the Executive President of the Central Bank of Oman (CBO). Both the awards were received by Mr. Taher Al Saif, theAssistant Manager at European Motors.
Commenting on the achievement, Gurdeep Singh Multani said, "We are very proud to have received both these awards. It is a testament to the hard work team have put in to make this website a true reflection of the brand's image and style while at the same time deliver smooth navigation and instant access all information on our models. However, this is only the start for our website; we have a number of improvements planned in the coming year and we look forward to coming back to awards next year in an even stronger position."
The contest witnessed over 300 entries spanning 26 categories, which includes the .OM domain; which is newly added to promote and encourage the local .om domain and held under the auspices of e-oman. The judging procedures passed through two-phases in order to reach a correct and transparent grading.The local Peugeot brand website scored consistently across all parameters to be placed amongst the top three in both, the Automotive and the new .om Extension category.
Launched in January of this year, the new website is a reflection of the style and beauty that Peugeot is known for. It provides visitors with an uncluttered homepage with a dedicated link for the Peugeot brand in addition to other useful tools for visitors to take advantage of. Special promotions, vehicle service plans, latest news, booking a test drive and customer service are just some of the links available on the website for customers.
In addition to the above, the website was also commended for its design and visual layout which allows easier usability with a more intuitive interface and embedded links to all key information directly from the home page. Other highlights that let to its recognition by the judging committee included its functionality, consistency, design harmony and overall balance and contrast.
The brand website along with the main homepage will be constantly monitored and updated with the latest news and information. To experience the award-winning website for yourself, please visit www.peugeot.om.
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About European Motors
Operating out of Athaiba area in Muscat is European Motors, the sole distributor in Oman for one of the finest and most progressive automotive brands to come out of Europe, the stylish and prestigious cars such as Citroen and Peugeot. European Motors is well known for combining internationally trained service personnel, professional sales staff and state-of-the-art technology to guarantee utmost customer satisfaction. They are focused on meeting customer needs in terms of quality, price, and performance and after sales service, while at the same time offer premium quality products and services, supported by a work culture that ensures high value through an open, transparent transaction process. Chosen by Peugeot as a financially strong partner with a proven track record, European Motors has a nationwide dealer network providing support, with a full-fledged infrastructure.
About Oman Web Awards
Organised by the SJS Group (Oman), under the patronage of the Information Technology Authority (e.oman) and in association with Microsoft and Business Software Alliance (BSA), the OWA has a distinguished panel of judges comprising groups of university professors and specialists in the field who voted in accordance to a special designated guideline following international standards.
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