Year of Community: Amwaj Rotana Dubai Brings Joy to Young Patients at Al Jalila Children's Hospital

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Published June 10th, 2026 - 04:23 GMT

Year of Community: Amwaj Rotana Dubai Brings Joy to Young Patients at Al Jalila Children's Hospital

In line with the UAE's Year of Community initiative, the team of Amwaj Rotana, Dubai, paid a meaningful visit to Al Jalila Children's Speciality Hospital in Dubai. The visit was led by General Manager Hossam Kamal, accompanied by members of the hotel's team.

The visit reflects the hotel's deep commitment to fostering compassion, human connection, and community support, standing by young patients and their families during challenging times, while also recognising the extraordinary dedication of the hospital's medical teams.

The team brought gifts for the children and spent quality time with them in warm, joyful moments embodying the spirit of giving and social solidarity that defines the Year of Community.

Speaking on the occasion, Hossam Kamal, General Manager of Amwaj Rotana Dubai, said: "Through this visit, we wanted to share moments of joy and encouragement with the children, while also expressing our heartfelt appreciation to the medical teams who inspire us every single day with their humanity and dedication. We believe that even the simplest gestures can leave a lasting impact, and that true social responsibility begins with caring for people and supporting our community."

Hossam further noted that initiatives of this nature reflect the deeply rooted human values that define the UAE — values of compassion, cooperation, and community — affirming the hotel's ongoing commitment to supporting activities and initiatives that spread positivity and strengthen the bonds within society.

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.