Amwaj Rotana Appoints Ahmed Hassan as Director of Finance

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Published July 14th, 2026 - 03:34 GMT

Amwaj Rotana Appoints Ahmed Hassan as Director of Finance

Amwaj Rotana has announced the appointment of Ahmed Hassan as Director of Finance, further strengthening its executive leadership team as the hotel continues to enhance operational excellence and drive sustainable growth.

With more than 25 years of hospitality finance experience across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, Hassan joins Amwaj Rotana from Rotana Hotels in Saudi Arabia, where he served as Cluster Director of Finance overseeing Dana Rayhaan by Rotana in Dammam and Centro Waha in Riyadh. He brings extensive expertise in financial planning, business performance, compliance, and operational excellence. Hassan holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and is currently pursuing the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) designation.

Welcoming Hassan to the team, Hossam Kamal, General Manager of Amwaj Rotana, said:
"Ahmed's extensive regional experience, strategic financial expertise, and proven leadership within Rotana make him an invaluable addition to our executive team. His strong track record in driving financial performance, strengthening governance, and supporting hotel operations will play an important role as we continue to build on Amwaj Rotana's success and deliver exceptional value to our guests and stakeholders."

Commenting on his appointment, Ahmed Hassan said:
"I am delighted to join Amwaj Rotana and be part of such a dynamic and well-established property. I look forward to working closely with the leadership team to further strengthen financial performance, support operational excellence, and contribute to the hotel's continued growth and long-term success."

Hassan's appointment reinforces Amwaj Rotana's commitment to attracting experienced hospitality leaders who will support the hotel's ongoing focus on operational excellence, financial sustainability, and delivering outstanding guest experiences in one of Dubai's most vibrant waterfront destinations.

Background Information

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation

Rotana was founded in 1992, by a partnership between two visionary thinkers, Nasser Al Nowais and Selim El Zyr, who were joined three years later by Nael Hashweh and Imad Elias.

Operating as Rotana, it opened its first property in Abu Dhabi in 1993 and is today one of the leading hotel management companies within the Middle East and North Africa.

Rotana is a company offering the best of both worlds. A unique understanding of the culture and communities of the Middle East combined with the collective expertise of an executive team contributing over 35 years of international experience in the service industry.

Rotana aggressive expansion plans have seen the company grow from 2 properties in 1993 to a total of 70 by 2014. With several further properties planned for opening and new projects in the pipeline confirming the company's intention to have a Rotana managed property in all the major cities throughout the Middle East and North Africa within the next five years.