Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 21 July, 2015 3:33 pm |

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, Dubai and Al Manshar Rotana Kuwait in collaboration with WSP l Parsons Brinckerhoff in the Middle East organized a charity campaign for the labourers.
 

On the occasion of the Holy month of Ramadan, as part of the hotel’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, a flagship property of Rotana, previously certified as the world’s tallest hotel by Guinness Book of World Records along with Al Manshar Rotana Kuwait, the only five star Rotana property in Kuwait, and WSP l Parsons Brinckerhoff, a leading professional services firms with 31,000 employees based in more than 500 offices, across 39 countries on every continent organized the charity campaign for construction workers in Middle East.

Nearly 500 packages containing food and basic hygiene items were prepared and distributed in several employee accommodations of local construction companies in Al Quoz Industrial area and in Kuwait.

Commenting on the project, Karim Nahas, the General Manager of Rose Rayhaan by Rotana said: “As soon as the initiative has been announced internally, we have received a tremendous support from our colleagues who not only generously donated the items to compile the packages but also supported the whole process from this charity project, it has been a great team work that I would like to thank our team for this fantastic job they did together. This project would not have been so successful without the helping hands of our partners – WSP l Parsons Brinckerhoff.  I would like to express our gratitude to their efforts and support in this charity.”

Imad Zaboura, general manager of Al Manshar Rotana commented: “We at Al Manshar Rotana are involved in a variety of CSR activities with an aim to give back to the society, economy and to the environment. This initiative is one of our way focusing on the society, construction workers are the key people behind our beautiful houses and all the huge establishments where we work. They have been working 24/7 most of the time making sure to meet the target of the contractors and to deliver the project on time thus I believe that this is the time to compensate them. I am very proud with the level of commitment and enthusiasm my colleagues has extended during the preparation and distribution of the care packages to the labourers. Definitely, a big thanks to WSP l Parsons Brinckerhoff for making this campaign happen.”

Sarah Willis, Head of HR in WSP l Parsons Brinckerhoff said: “Our Taskforce | PGN team of early career professionals did an exceptional job in working with our wider business to collect as many donations as possible.  We were extremely happy to see that by working together, we brought smiles to those who received our donations. Thank you to everyone involved and it was great to work in partnership with Rotana again”

 

About Rose Rayhaan by Rotana

Since opening in December 2009, Rose Rayhaan by Rotana has been an integral part of UAE society and has been involved in numerous community customized projects such as clean-up campaigns, regular blood donations, organizing donations to the Philippines after severe natural disasters. The hotel was recently awarded for the ‘Most improved hotel in sustainability practices - 4 star hotel’ during the Dubai Green Tourism Award 2014 for its sustainability plan, as well as environmental performance and practices.

About Al Manshar Rotana Kuwait

Al Manshar Rotana, Kuwait is a 5 star hotel located at Fahaheel area offering 200 luxurious rooms and suites, a variety of Food and Beverage outlets, Bodylines Leisure and Fitness Club as well as extensive and flexible ballroom and meeting rooms.

About Rotana

Rotana currently manages a portfolio of over 100 properties throughout the throughout the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe with an aggressive expansion plan in place. Rotana has chosen to acknowledge how precious time is by making all time spent in their range of hotels ‘Treasured Time’. This means Rotana has pledged to understand and meet the individual needs of all guests. In so doing, Rotana has evolved its product brands to include, Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana and Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana. Treasured Time. The Rotana promise to you.

Further information on any Rotana property, its brands or reservations can be obtained by visiting rotana.com or by contacting one of the regional sales offices.