Released on = June 17, 2007, 1:27 am

Press Release Author = Media One Group

Industry = Media

Press Release Summary = DUBAI, UAE-As part of its continued thrust in providing
current news and information in the logistics industry in the Middle East,
www.middleastlogistics.com received full honors as the Best Web Portal in the field
of Transportation during the recently held Pan Arab Web Awards (PAWA). The
prestigious award giving body cited middleastlogistics.com's strive to place the
logistics industry in the forefront of the global market. Receiving the awards were
(from left to right); Ramesh Nandi, Webmaster for middleastlogistics.com; Aleem
Aziz, CEO for E-log Worldwide; Rashid Al Jafla, Group Chairman and Ma Suheal, Deputy
Manager for Group Services

Press Release Body = DUBAI, UAE-In recognition of its' continued thrust in putting
the logistics industry in the forefront of the global market,
www.middleastlogistics.com recently bagged one of the top awards given by the Pan
Arab Web Awards (PAWA).

The news portal, Middleastlogistics.com, highlights essential data in the Logistics
industry in the Middle East. For this continuing service to the logistics industry,
middleastlogistics.com received full honors as the Best Web Portal in the field of
Transportation (PAWA).

Mddleastlogistics.com is the flagship news portal under the LNNnews.com group; the
first and only logistics focused news server providing comprehensive news and
information in the logistics industry which caters to more than 34 countries across
the globe.

PAWA cited middleastlogistics.com's strive to bring important news and events from
the logistics community in the middle east and the rest of the world, the website
acts as a comprehensive news portal catering to all businesses in the logistics
industry.

According to Aleem Aziz, CEO for E-log Worldwide, they are very pleased at the
recognition they have received.

"It's an honor to receive the awards. They are growing signs of confidence that our
efforts to provide the community with news and information on the logistics industry
are being valued," he said.

Lalit Sharma, Online Business Strategist for LNNnews, bared that more and more
businesses are attuned to the website and get the information they need from being
constantly logged on to the network.

"The Middle East is considered a central hub for Logistics related activities
connecting east and west. We at Middleastlogistics.com are a single point of
contact, providing competent information for every related logistics industry ,
which is utilized by top management of various firms to keep them ahead," he stated.


He explained that middleastlogistics.com acts as a gateway for the industry
showcasing the Arabian Gulf and the Middle East region, further pointing out that "
the portal aims to connect businesses with business opportunities and business
enhancements."

The PAWA awards, which is now on its third year, aims at nurturing an interactive,
proactive and reactive community that recognizes the innovations made in the
information superhighway.

The Awards are an encouragement for all sectors to showcase their websites and be
more involved with the IT industry.
Pierre Moukarzel, Chairman, Awards Committee (PAWA), shared that participants have
the opportunity to widen contacts and networks, foster co-operation, enhance
knowledge, build capabilities and exchange information.
He further took note of the advantages like creating a platform for creative people
to showcase their works and attain market recognition. This event has already been
considered by the industry as one of the top award programs.
"In the Digital Age where websites are used by many companies, aspects such as
layout and user-friendliness are crucial to projecting a positive image of the
owning company. By establishing the Awards, we are aiming to protect creativity and
showcase innovation in addition to promoting ICT adoption by raising the standards
of company websites and encouraging people to use online resources," said Moukarzel.


"Great minds build great projects and middleastlogisitics.com is a shining example.
The site and its purpose of bringing logistics information 24/7 establishes new
professional and international standards of excellence in news web sites and web
design," Moukarzel added. (30)


Web Site = http://www.mela.ae

Contact Details = Lalit Sharma
Online Business Strategist
LNNnews
Tel : +971 4 2976987
Fax : +971 4 2976988
Email : lalit@lnnnews.com

Anthony Deleon
PR / Communications
Destiny
Tel : +9714 2622752
Fax : +9714 2976988
Email : anthony@destiny.ae