WAM's website attracts over 2.1 million visitors in H1, 2014

The Emirates News Agency's (WAM) website has attracted some 2.156 million visitors in H1, 2014, in comparison to the same period last year, showing a growth of 5.81 percent in its viewership. WAM statistical data indicates that the website has seen a growing demand from January to the end of June in the current year, especially after the launch of its new website last month which is designed according to the latest designs and standardisations in the programming, design and management fields. The figures also showed a significant increase in new visitors to the website, which surpassed to over 490,000 at a growth rate of 54.39 percent in comparison to the same period last year. Jamal Nasser Al Suwaider, WAM's Executive Director said that WAM's new website is designed in implementation to the direct directives of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister and Chairman of National Media Council (NMC), and it has succeeded in attracting internet users in general and social networks in particular to get informed on the comprehensive renaissance witnessed by the U.A.E. in various areas. He added that the reason behind the increase in the followership is due to WAM's services and mechanisms of facilitations, which enable its clients to easily browse and get access to various sections, benefiting from its services and contents, follow daily news and other services, as well as smooth and constant access to the website around the clock. Mr. Al Suwaider also indicated that the agency' new website with its distinguished specifications is in accordance with the latest digital revolution in the programming, designing and websites management. "WAM is developing its website within its constant strive to achieve services excellence, performance leadership and persistent development in various administrative aspects in addition to ensuring multiple services for clients." He also said that the new website is characterised by its new specialised layout, including U.A.E., Arab, International, Economic and Sports sections, adding that WAM's website provides quick access to its news through social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and others. He pointed out that the number of its followers on the microblogging site "Twitter" has reached to 60,000, and on You Tube it has attracted 1.5 million viewers. – Emirates News Agency, WAM – Read more: http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395267907506.html